Before and after care activities

This fall I posted on Instagram my "before" and "after" photos of my Book Boats. As I shared, I by no means came up with this idea! I saw this online years ago and tucked it away in my brain for when I had my own classroom, time and $$ to make these! I was blown away with the kind words and curiosity around the boats, and I finally got around to blog about them! These boats have changed our classroom when it came to our Daily 5 Read to Self and excitement about reading! They have also been…

Plan fun and amazing activities before and after school. Letting them join clubs can help them set their goals. Check out this list if great club ideas.

When I started my first Activity Director job, I was only a few years out of college. While I had worked with seniors in a skilled nursing community before, nothing quite prepared me for taking on an Activity Director role. Here are a few things I wish someone had told me in those first few weeks, months, and years.

As an occupational therapist working in mental health in Dumfries and Galloway I was given the opportunity to work with some of the residential care homes, exploring ways that dementia friendly de…

50 self-care activities that you can do with your kids

Therapeutic worksheets focused on helping kids and teens discuss hygiene. Tools focus on teaching kids about proper hygiene and healthy habits.

Do you recall the classic game show ‘The Price is Right’ that graced TV screens across the globe, especially during the 50s? Many of our cherished seniors in aged care surely have fond memories of that era. Now, let’s transport them back to those exciting times with a simple yet delightful format of this iconic show, carefully designed to spark engaging conversations and heartwarming reminiscences.

Doll therapy is so beneficial for those who are drawn to it. Having therapy dolls displayed in visible locations on memory care units, and particularly in a nursery life station setting, provides t…

Behavior management is so key to optimum classroom performance, but behaviors often slip before and after breaks from school. Click to read my top 7 strategies for promoting positive behavior and independence at school!

There are exceeding benefits to a structured, before and after school care program. Older age child care helps working parents and their kids in many ways.