School Days Reminiscing Cards

I tried this with my residents today and they loved it. I didn't have time to make a craft activiity out of it as well. So I just printed the page of questions out, gave them all a number and asked the residents to choose a number. I then asked them the question that corresponded to that number and if they could answer it they did and if not I just opened it up to the others. It was fantastic. Everybody interacted, even those who probably wouldn't in a normal quiz situation. We learnt a lot about each other and before we knew it an hour had gone. They thought that was great as we didn't have time to do any exercises. Ha ha. Thanks so much. I will certainly be downloading a lot more of the reminiscing type activities from now on.

We had a very positive turnout, everyone was engaging and it became a fun activity with customers really enjoying the interaction.

Great! used this for a whole day's themed session. As always we decorate the whole centre on these days and the staff dress up. We provided school ties and school hats to our clients for the day and had typical School diner lunch, reminiscing in the morning and physical school games in the afternoon; marbles, hula hoop, french skipping, floor noughts and crosses the list goes on. A FUN day had by all.

this was a huge hit, which surprised me as the residents did and still love any reminiscence activities so i figured it would be just the same level of enthusiasm, BUT no! they came alive so i am running with their love of chatting about school days and incorporating it into the sept bulletin board

I have recently made these for care staff/nurses to do with the residents over the night shifts so they have a chance to bond and I made them on large postcards with big pictures on one side and the question on the other side. I love this list of questions!

The played School Days at my mom's assisted living center and the residents just loved it. They didn't need much help, they just set around the big table and talked for hours. It was so much fun to hear their stories.

Tried this with our residents and they really enjoyed it.

Just tries this as a last minute things. Was asked to do reminiscing for the activity director and don't wanna just look through the newspaper or magazine trying to come up with something. So I googled up and this was my first stop. Used what I had on hand to so the cards. Just cut the manilla folders and used a color marker for the letters. In 25mins. I was done and I have to say that the residents loved it. One resident who doesn't normally come to activities heard all the fun and questions that were going on and had to come see and joined us. The stories that came with those questions where hilarious. They really enjoyed it. Can't wait til next week. Were trying another theme. Thanks again.

we did this activity couple month back.I was a bit busy so I only printed those questions on a paper,cut them and put it into a box.Then each resident just closed eyes and pull their question and had to answer.Then other residents would join and answer the same question,some nurses joined too.The day was full of laughter.Brilliant activity

I did this activity with my residents on Monday. Three ladies helped me cut the card and questions and happily stuck down with the glue whilst having humerous chat. We then went into the lounge and everyone took part in answering the questions about their school days and I let my residents know about my stories too. The activity was popular with us all.

We had a wonderful time with this activity.

It turned into a times table quiz and I was amazed how good they were.

Thanks

Thanks for making easier to prepare and conduct for "School Days" reminiscing activity. As I wasn't educated in Australia, I was a bit uncertain what kind of questions were appropriate. Now, I can use the cards. At reminiscing time, I usually listen 95% and talk 5%. With this 5% talking, I may be able to explain the difference between Australia and Japan (as I came from Japan). Satomi

This is something i do every week and residents love it. Putting it on the cards is a great idea. Thanks

Me again we made and played the school days, everyone loved it even the staff joined in, we then made "Jobs for Us" and also have now made "Our Lives", it is a great reminiscing tool and creates lots of interaction.

You could do similar with "going to work"

Our clients enjoyed this today, it was so funny & truly a morning we will not forget for a long time! Certainly was making memories!

What a lovely morning we had reminiscing about the old school days - it took us on such a wonderful journey.

Would this be suitable for dementia residents, as I find too many questions confuse them. If someone has tried this out with success, please reply.

I tried this with my Men Group and usually they just sit there. This idea got them chatting immensely.

Thanks For This :)

Hi Shirley, I hope your clients have as much fun as mine.

Our residents enjoyed helping me make these cards today and we look forward to using them next week, many thanks - Shirley NSW