USA | Activity Ideas for Seniors & the Elderly
Celebrate special days in USA with themed activity ideas, history, quizzes, trivia and more! Multicultural Activities for Seniors!The 2020 United States presidential election is scheduled for November 3. The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown many aspects of the race into uncertainty, making it one of the most unconventional election races in history. Why not mark the occasion with some fun election themed decorations and activities!
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A presidential election themed word search!
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Save DownloadTest your knowledge of Presidents of American presidents!
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November in America culminates with Thanksgiving, a day full of delicious foods, family traditions, football, and the Macy’s parade. Speaking of food, see how many of these traditional Thanksgiving items you can find.
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Enjoy the attached PowerPoint: History of Cowboys including a Quiz and Cowboy Code. Have fun with the Cowboy Wordsearch & Jokes!
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SaveTailgating season typically starts with the first football game, though baseball fans are known to tailgate before games as well.
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It’s America’s pastime and can bring together the country in the midst of war, chaos, or even the coronavirus pandemic. While baseball season sure looked different this year, it’s always okay to celebrate with a bit of trivia and reminiscing.
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Take everyone out to the ballgame with a delightful family event centered around baseball. Get inspiration for everything from the menu to activities and entertainment!
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Save DownloadThe Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a Thanksgiving tradition throughout America. You may even remember watching it as a child while family cooked and prepared for the big feast later in the day. Or, you may still watch it now while sipping your coffee and putting the turkey in the oven.
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Save DownloadGather residents to try their hand at a few word games with a football spin, designed to get their brains working. These are great to do all together or to use one or two before other activities begin.
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Save DownloadDid you know most areas across the globe use the word “football” to describe what Americans call “soccer”? Decide if these words and phrases are used in football or in soccer... or both!
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Save DownloadTest your team knowledge by filling-in the blanks of popular teams!
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Save DownloadA candy-themed Word Finder for Halloween!
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All About Summer in America Quiz!
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Save DownloadA D-Day themed word finder to commemorate the Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II.
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Save DownloadA general knowledge quiz about the United States of America.
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Here's a fun movie quiz featuring well known movies and movie stars from the past. A wonderful reminiscing quiz for seniors!
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Save DownloadA fun and delicious dessert to make with residents!
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Save DownloadTest your knowledge of the history and culture of United States of America!
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Save DownloadFamous inventions and innovations to learn about during Black History Month.
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Here's a word search to share during Black History Month!
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Reminisce about the Prohibition era and ask clients to add to theses words. If the words are unknown to clients, read them their meanings (provided).
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Gloria Marie Steinem is an American feminist, journalist and social activist.
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jn Day (on the third Monday of January) with a crossword!
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Save DownloadA word search featuring the names of famous Broadway Musicals.
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January 8 marks the birthday of Elvis Presley, the King of Rock. Celebrate the King's birthday with an 'Elvis Presley Day'!
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Save DownloadA Hawaiian themed day can be as simple or as elaborate as you want it to be. It depends on your resources and enthusiasm. If you are doing it for the first time keep it simple and add new elements year by year.
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SaveTest your knowledge of the United States of Amercia! A fun quiz for the elderly.
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This word finder features 20 States of Amercica
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Here's a Word Finder to help you celebrate the 4th of July - Independence day!
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Promote religious tolerance and identify with a worthy cause.
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Celebrate Independence Day as a theme day, focusing on food, desserts, music, movies, and more!
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Save DownloadPrint and Enjoy!
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Save DownloadBlack History Month is observed on different months around the world. This article is suitable for North Americans celebrations.
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Save DownloadThis quiz focuses on the history of African-Americans.
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The short biographies are sure to inspire! Learn about Sarah Rector - "The Richest Colored Girl in the World" and Bill Powell - pioneering golf course owner who designed the first integrated golf course.
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"Hate is too great a burden to bear. It injures the hater more than it injures the hated."
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A poignant poem for Black History month by Langston Huges
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An American themed general knowledge quiz for elderly residents.
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Memorial Day activities should focus on family time, relaxation and reflection. Here are a few ideas for the day.
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13 colonies of the United States of America activity + trivia. Enlarge the supplied coloring template to A3 and color the 13 colonies. Then see if you can guess any of their names.
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Match the Slogans of Yesteryear on the left with the Brands on the right. Suitable for people who grew up in North America. Quiz 2!
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Save DownloadMatch the Slogans of Yesteryear on the left with the Brands on the right. Suitable for people who grew up in North America. Quiz 1!
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Save DownloadAn interesting story on why Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States decided to grow a beard.
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The famous tale of the goggled dog.
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Do you have any Elvis aficionados at your facility? Challenge them to sing another line of these songs.
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Save DownloadThis short story provides a reminiscing and nostalgia activity for seniors. On February 3, 1959 three young rock & roll musicians died in a plane crash in Iowa, USA. The date is often dubbed as 'The day the music died'
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Save DownloadCreate these lovely felt scarecrows in an arts & crafts session!
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Save DownloadFood brings people together and hot dogs are among America's favourite foods.
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Charles Lindbergh II was an American aviator and writer who crossed the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, non-stop in 1927.
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Save DownloadThis desert is a thanksgiving tradition and comfort food at its best!
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A dream catcher is a handmade object made by American Indians believed to give its owner good dreams.
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Save DownloadLearn all about Native American Dream Catchers and how to use them to trap bad dreams.
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These turkeys can be used as table decorations, or placed on window sills or furniture.
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Stunning hanging decorations for Thanksgiving and other celebrations!
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Save DownloadTest your knowledge of the history of Thanksgiving!
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A fun game you can play with an unfinished coconut tree from your craft session!
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Save DownloadMake your own coconut trees that stand over 1.3m tall in this fun craft activity!
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Save DownloadSo simple and so beautiful! These flower leis are sure to be admired and appreciated.
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Another way of celebrating the 4th of July!
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Stimulate physical activity. Promote appropriate social responses
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Celebrate Emancipation Day with this Word Finder!
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Promote the Thanksgiving spirit and consolidate friendships!
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Brighten up your space with some lovely thanksgiving decorations you can make during craft sessions!
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Have fun and increase bonding with staff.
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Save DownloadHere is a series of word searches for thanksgiving with 3 different levels of difficulty. Choose the most appropriate for your residents!
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