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The Blue Quiz

This fun quiz is dedicated to all things blue!

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How to Discipline Your Activity Staff

Leading a team is hard work. It is your job to make sure staff are doing what they are supposed to, following policies, and providing exceptional care. Most of the time, your team does a great job. But what happens when they don’t?

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Quilting Activity - For those with limited abilities

Here is a simple quilting activity for those with limited abilities.

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7 Tips to Reverse a Bad Day at Work

Have you ever had one of those days at work when nothing seems to go your way? Or a day of sadness and grief after a resident passes away? Here are a few ways to turn things around s your bad day doesn’t ruin the rest of your week or dampen the mood of your team.

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Back to The Future Game

I would like to share this sctivity I call “Back to the Future”. This has proven to be a great multifunctional activity, enjoyed and well participated by all my clients.

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Coloring for Seniors - Steam Train

A color by number Steam Train activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.

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Coloring for Seniors - Seagull Sunset

A color by number Seagull Sunset activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.

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Backwards Geography

In this game we will be brainstorming places around the world using the last letter of the place we have chosen.

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DIY Dice Roller

This is how we roll!! Individual, self contained dice are doing the job where Covid restrictions abound. The lid is taped on. One dice for every participant. 

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Elvis Presley Scavenger Hunt and Trivia

Place pictures with trivia around the building. Participants each get a Trivia sheet to complete. The answers to the trivia is on one of the pictures that you placed around the building.

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Color By Numbers - Deer and Fawn

A color by number Deer and Fawn activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with US Presidents Quiz

Queen Elizabeth II has met most of the US Presidents elected during her reign. There have been 15 US Presidents and Her Majesty has met 13 of them. Can you identify which President she is pictured with in the following slides?

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Finish the Story Game

One person starts off with a sentence to a story. Have each resident continue to tell the sory with 1 sentence.

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Armchair Travel to Ireland

This comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to the IRELAND. Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the IRELAND travelog!

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Ireland Fact File

An attractive one-page fact file all about Ireland. Print, distribute and discuss!

Irish Quiz II

Here is another Irish quiz to enjoy!

Australia Word Search

I created this find a word for my residents as part of word game activities for celebrating Australia Day.

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Australia Day Crossword

Celebrate Australia Day by completing this crossword! How well do you know Australia?

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Ireland Travel Posters

Posters of famous tourist destinations in Ireland!

Ireland Landmark Posters

Posters of famous landmarks in the Ireland!

Ireland Bunting Templates

Ireland Bunting templates for a Irish party!

18 Snippets of Irish Trivia

Here are some fascinating facts about Ireland!

Colcannon - Irish Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage.

Color By Numbers - Village

A color by number Village activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.

2021 - Year of the Ox - Personality Traits

The Chinese New Year is also called Spring Festival and dates back 4,000 years. 2021 is a year of the Ox.

This Day in History for Seniors: February - 2nd Edition

A reminiscing magazine for every day in February! Filled with interesting facts, trivia, hit singles and famous movies from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Newsletter Template - February 2021

Here is a newsletter template for February 2021 in WORD format. So easy to edit and customize!

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International Flower Day Posters

9 x International Flower Day posters!

Read-Aloud: Audience Participation Story #3

An audience participation story engages the audience in the story. It is a fun activity that promotes focus and creativity. Clients may repeat a word or phrase throughout the story: sing, gesture, or act.

Short Story: The Hauntings of New Orleans

New Orleans is a city that has been around for a long time, as well as a city that was home to a variety of people and cultures. These factors, coupled with awful happenings like war and slavery, make for some pretty serious ghost stories.

Famous Movie Quotes Quiz

Reminisce about movies of yesteryear with this fun quiz!
In which movie would you hear the following phrases?

This Day in History - January - Spanish Version

¡Una revista que recuerda todos los días de enero! Disfrute de una página completa de información acerca de cada día del año, incluyendo eventos históricos importantes, breves biografías de famosos, chistes, frases célebres y adivinanzas divertidas.

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Felt Christmas Ornaments

Felt Christmas Ornaments

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3 Amazing News Stories

Here are 3 fascinating real-life news stories to share!

The Red Quiz

This fun quiz is dedicated to all things red!

Mardi Gras Sensory Kit Inspiration

Mardi Gras is a colorful and joyous celebration, making it perfect for a sensory experience for your small group or individual interaction. Remember, choose items from at least two sensory categories to use during your time.

13 Courtship Reminiscing Questions

Dating today is not what it used to be! Thanks in part to technology, singles today can jump on their smartphone to find other singles nearby.

Color By Numbers - Vintage Car

A color by number Vintage Car activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.

2021 Chinese New Year Posters - Year of the Ox

Here are some 2021 Chinese New Year Posters to help you celebrate!

Guess the Animal Crossword

Guess the animals described in this fun crossword!

How to Throw an Abe Lincoln Birthday Party

Honest Abe Lincoln was born February 12, 1809 and is still one of the country’s most interesting Presidents. Throw Abe a party this month when you need a little extra celebration in your activity calendar.

How to Talk like a New Orleanian

Here are some fun words and unique slang that have come out of Cajun, French, and African American language that have blended in New Orleans.

Birds of a Feather Word Search

A bird themed word search to enjoy!

Try A New Brew #2

We set up our activity room with china tea cups and saucers, a plate of biscuits and a scorecard with the names of 5 types of tea.

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Birthday Table Cards

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday This Month Posters

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Gift Tags

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Card Envelope Template

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Door Signs

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Door Hangers

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Card Template

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Cake Toppers

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

Birthday Bunting

This is from our seriers The Birthday Collection which contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations!

The Birthday Collection

The Birthday Collection contains a multitude of templates for you to print-off and use for birthday celebrations! Enjoy themed birthday cards & envelopes, bunting, door hangers & signs, cake toppers, gift tags, table cards & posters!

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Read-Aloud: Audience Participation Story #2

An audience participation story engages the audience in the story. It is a fun activity that promotes focus and creativity. Clients may repeat a word or phrase throughout the story: sing, gesture, or act.

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End of Year Message 2020

This year has been like no other in our lifetime. It began with catastrophic bushfires in Australia and was followed by the Covid-19 outbreak which quickly swept across the world.

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7 Ageist Habits You May Be Guilty Of (and How to Break Them)

As Activity Professionals, we work closely with residents during their daily routines. However, along the way we sometimes pick up bad habits that can affect their self-esteem, independence, or quality of life. Here’s a quick list of some common (and not-so-common) ageist habits that you may need to break.

A Taste of the Holidays

For the three Wednesday afternoons leading up to Christmas, the wellness staff will be  going  up & down the halls playing holiday music to each room and offer a treat associatd with the holidays to our residents. The three that we will be offering are sugar plums, roasted chestnuts  and a slice of fruitcake. 

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Christmas Carols Booklet for Senior Care - 22 Carols 8 Hymns

Carol singing is an essential part of Christmas, gather the residents, their families and friends to enjoy the wonderful songs associated with it. This book contains lyrics to 30 of the most loved Christmas Carols and Hymns.

The Green Quiz

This fun quiz is dedicated to all things green!

Armchair Travel to Netherlands

This comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to the NETHERLANDS. Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the NETHERLANDS travelog!

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15 Snippets of Dutch Trivia

Here are some fascinating facts about the Netherlands!

Netherlands Quiz

A quiz all the Netherlands!

Thingamijigs

Guess the correct name of these everyday items.

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The Netherlands Fact File

An attractive one-page fact file all about the Netherlands. Print, distribute and discuss!

Ho Ho and Ho

Here is a fun Christmas crossword to enjoy!

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Christmas Carols Quiz II

Here's a fun quiz all about well-known Christmas carols!

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My Grandma's House Poems

Two poems to warm your heart!

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Words in Words Game 8

Find as many words as you can from the words provided.

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Strawberry Fristi Recipe

Fristi is a healthy and delicious yoghurt drink popular in the Netherlands. It can be made with any fruit in season.

Netherlands Travel Posters

Posters of famous tourist destinations in Netherlands!

Netherlands Bunting Templates

The Netherlands Bunting templates for a Dutch party!

The Netherlands Landmark Posters

Posters of famous landmarks in the Netherlands!

This Day in History for Seniors: January - 2nd Edition

A reminiscing magazine for every day in January! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short bios, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.

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Newsletter Template - January 2021

Here is a newsletter template for January 2021 in WORD format. So easy to edit and customize!

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Who Am I? January Birthdays

Guess who these famous people are - all born in January! A fun reminiscing activity.

Short Story: I Will Always Love You, Dolly Parton

The song I Will Always Love You is one of Dolly Parton’s most loved from her iconic career. This is the story of how the song came to be.

America's First Ladies Trivia

America’s First Ladies are public figures, but how much do you know about them? Here are some fun facts to share with one another as you brush up on your First Lady Facts prior to Inauguration Day.

Famous Redheads Reminiscing

How much do you know about redheads in past and present pop culture or history? Find out with a few of these trivia questions and conversation starters.

Snowy Day Poetry Appreciation

Even if you don’t live in a part of the world that sees snow very often in the winter, you can still cozy up with some snowy day poetry. Use a few poems to read aloud to the group, discussing each one.

Artist Impression - Jackson Pollock - Abstract 1

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Jackson Pollock - Abstract 1

Artist Impression - Édouard Manet - The Fifer

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Édouard Manet - The Fifer

Artist Impression - Clementine Hunter - 2

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Clementine Hunter

Artist Impression - Clementine Hunter - 1

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Clementine Hunter

Artist Impression - Paul Cézanne - The Bay

Famous Artist Coloring Pages: Here is an impression of a work of art by Paul Cézanne - The Bay

Three Kings Day Sensory Kit Inspiration

In most Christian cultures, Epiphany marks when the three wisemen arrived to visit Jesus after his birth. You can celebrate Epiphany with a sensory stimulation group or individual activity.

Art Templates - Artists born in January

Celebrate the January birthdays of these famous artists with colouring-in templates inspired from their work.

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How to Plan for the Festive Season in the Midst of the Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has made senior living activity planning extra difficult. Between visitor limits, social distancing, and other precautions, the holidays are sure to look different this year.

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Reveal the Animal Word Game

Change one letter to reveal a type of animal!

Same First & Last Letter Quiz

All the answers to this quiz start and finish with the same letter!

The Letter J Quiz #3

All the answers to this quiz start with the letter J!

What Do You See? Close Up Views of Every Day Items

This activity is an activity to help stimulate the brain. The photos included are every day items magnified in appearance.

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Santa's Beard Countdown To Christmas

Santa's Beard is a great starter for December! Each day you add a cotton wool ball and Santa's beard will grow.

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12 Habits That Make You Look Professional

As a leader in your senior community, it is imperative to be professional in all your interactions with residents, family, and colleagues. Here’s how to put your best foot forward

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Elvis Presley Quiz

Here is an Elvis themed quiz to enjoy!

The Marriage of Figaro Opera Event

This beautiful opera of almost 3 hours duration by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is a splendid way to celebrate the birthday of one of the world’s most beloved classical composers.

Christmas Poems to Share

Here are some cute Christmas poems to share

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DIY Light Bottles

Beautiful diy light bottles that residents can decorate!

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Pantomime Quiz

Test your knowledge of well-known pantomimes!

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Reminiscing with Paul's Jukebox

Reminisce with Paul's Jukebox

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