April Activities for Seniors

April themed activity ideas for Activity Coordinators working with the elderly. Suitable for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and day centres.
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6 Ways to Celebrate World Book Day
6 Ways to Celebrate World Book Day: World Book Day on April 23rd is a wonderful occasion to celebrate the joys of reading and storytelling. Make this day special and memorable, fostering a love for literature and promoting an engaging, supportive community spirit.
Laughing Circle Game
Laughing Circle Game: Gather residents in a circle for a laughter-filled game that's perfect for building memory and concentration skills while spreading joy!
April Fools Trivia Quiz
April Fools Trivia Quiz: Test your knowledge with a twist of April Foolery: a trivia journey through historical pranks, notable events, and famous jests on April 1st!
April Fools' Day Bingo
April Fools' Day Bingo: Here is an April Fools' Day bingo game to enjoy!
World Book Day Poster 1
# World Book Day - April 23 # World Book Day Poster 1: World Book Day Poster for printing.
Match Characters with Authors
# World Book Day - April 23 # Match Characters with Authors: Match these famous characters with the authors that created them. A fabulous reminiscing quiz for the elderly!
Name the Book from the Character Quiz
# World Book Day - April 23 # Name the Book from the Character Quiz: A printable quiz or powerpoint presentation
How to Celebrate St. George’s Day
# St. George's Day - April 23 # How to Celebrate St. George’s Day: St. George is one of Christianity’s most popular saints, honoured by Western and Eastern Churches. St. George’s life is bedazzled with folklore, and according to legend, he slayed a dragon and saved a princess.
Shakespeare: The Tempest - Short Summary
# Shakespeare's Birthday - April 23 # Shakespeare: The Tempest - Short Summary: 'The Tempest' is considered to be Shakespeare’s final play. Summaries of Shakespeare’s plays do not do justice to the beautiful and poetic language he uses, however they help to understand his stories.
Shakespeare's Sonnets
# Shakespeare's Birthday - April 23 # Here are 3 beautiful sonnets written by Shakespeare, including the well known:Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
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Easter Quiz: A printable quiz or powerpoint presentation for Easter!
Line Drawing for Seniors
# World Creativity and Innovation Day - April 21 # Line Drawing for Seniors: This activity can enhance participants observation skills, and strengthen hand-eye coordination. Pablo Picasso was considered a master at this medium among others. His animal line drawings are breathtaking in their simplicity.