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Puzzles & Trivia | Digital Downloads
While women can enjoy these too, men will certainly appreciate a variety of puzzles geared towards them. Each of the 30 puzzles is a full page and designed to be cognitively stimulating. The topics include cars, fishing, handiwork, and more. In a group setting, the themes in the puzzles also make good conversation starters. With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Puzzles & Trivia | Digital Downloads
Order now and receive a downloadable PDF containing 50 assorted word search puzzles. With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Puzzles & Trivia | Digital Downloads
What do Marilyn Monroe, Brad Pitt, James Dean, and Audrey Hepburn have in common? Yes, they all look really good in a pair of blue jeans. But, in this case, they are also four of the 50 stars featured in our word searches. Order now and receive a downloadable PDF containing 50 celebrity word search puzzles. With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Cooking | Digital Downloads
Take a mix of all the senses, whisk in a healthy scoop of purpose, add a dash of cognitive skill-building, and sprinkle generously with conversation and memories. Then, enjoy a delicious sweet or savory snack, such as hazelnut truffles or white bean dip. No oven required.
Games | Digital Downloads | Digital Bingo Cards
Replace the B-I-N-G-O letters across the top of these cards with another five-letter word to make your own customized cards. Simply delete the existing letters and type in other letters. Change the letters on one card and the new letters will appear on all the cards. The PDF file contains instructions and 40 different bingo cards. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Alzheimer's & Dementia | Digital Downloads
Does an artichoke belong at the produce market or the dentist’s office? Where are you likely to see a Bunsen burner? This 22-page booklet contains 72 printable cards that each have a bright, color photo of everything from a woman scrubbing a sink to a dental X-ray. Included are directions for categorizing games and activities. We expect you’ll discover even more ways to utilize this versatile and unique “deck” of cards. 9 Sets of Cards
Reading & Relating | Digital Downloads
Calling all Thespians! Dust off your acting chops and get the troupe back together! We're offering up 10 Drama Club skits from our archives. Included skits are:
- A Bicycle Built for Who?
- Bed-and-Breakfast
- The Sunny Side Call Center
- The College Students
- Clueless: A Murderless Murder Mystery
- No Service
- Bernice and Alan: A Tribute to Burns and Allen
- Be My Valentine
- Life-Changing Lottery
- Chef Wanted at Chez Herbert
Reading & Relating | Digital Downloads
Grab your cozy chairs and curl up with ten of our EZ short stories from the Activity Connection archives! Included for each story in this volume are the discussion activity, large-print handout, and an accompanying PDF slide presentation:
- If Hats Could Tell a Story
- Saving Lucille
- The Holiday Lesson
- (S)nowhere in Sight
- Pie in the Sky
- The Mighty Winds of March
- Flower Mart Adventure
- In the Good Old Summertime
- If Life Were a Cartoon
- The Way Things Were
Games | Digital Downloads | Digital Bingo Cards
Use these large bingo calling cards instead of the traditional bingo balls. It is a great way to include people in the game who are hard of hearing or who might have low vision. Print the set of 75 extra-large cards. Shuffle the cards, hold up one at a time, and call out the letter and number. The PDF file includes instructions, masterboards, and a full set of 75 extra-large calling cards. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Games | Digital Downloads
Bingo goes green with these 32-page download that features 25 playing cards, a set of calling cards, and tracking sheets. Instead of calling out numbers and letters, it’s leaves like poplar, maple, and willow players are trying to find and cover. This attractive game features realistic illustrations of 30 types of leaves from a variety of tree and shrub species. The images are so accurate, you can use the cards to identify trees on a walk or have a leaf scavenger hunt. 25 Cards With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. If a card gets ripped or ruined, simply reprint it! NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Digital Downloads | Puzzles & Trivia
This digital download has 25 challenging math puzzles. There are Math Count Up Puzzles, 100 in a Row Puzzles, Calculation Crisscrosses, Numbered Squares, What Comes Next?, and a Honeycomb Puzzle. This download will keep you busy for hours! Includes 25 Puzzles With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Puzzles & Trivia | Digital Downloads
This 25-page mix of all types of word puzzles is a must have for Spanish speakers. Bilingual folks enjoy the opportunity to do activities in their native language as well. Puzzles are also a great tool for learning a new language. There is plenty of evidence that learning a different language is very beneficial for the brain and is possible at any age. With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Alzheimer's & Dementia | Digital Downloads
Montessori-based activities are rapidly gaining popularity as more studies are published showing how beneficial they are for older adults. Sequencing is a key Montessori concept. Placing things in the correct sequence requires observation, recollection, recognizing purpose, and understanding relationships. Included with the 72 full-color sequencing cards are ideas for activities and discussions based on the cards. This 22-page booklet is a resource you will use repeatedly. 18 Sequencing Sets
Discussions & Reminiscence | Digital Downloads
For a long time, programming emphasis has been on the 1940s, but today your audience is likely to have a stronger interest in the 1950s, the decade that likely had a great influence on shaping their thinking and way of life. The Fabulous 1950s Part 1 is an introduction to the economy, social, and political issues of the fifties. Besides learning your history, this guide offers a range of practical activity ideas. Think Chuck Berry, Leave it to Beaver and Marilyn Monroe. A working knowledge of the 1950s will be a huge asset for activity professionals in the coming years. 25 Pages NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Discussions & Reminiscence | Digital Downloads
Break out the poodle skirts and Spam. The Fabulous 1950s Part 2 is a great adjunct to Part 1 or can be used as a stand-alone guide. This unique resource begins with an overview of the mindset, lifestyle, and some historic events of the ‘50s. The many activities focus on fun: fashion, fads, foods, and fast cars. This extensive guide provides song lists, trivia, word puzzles, discussion questions, and games. You’ll also get a list of resources to use and ideas for parties and special events. As baby boomers retire, it’s time to increase your overall knowledge of the decade that influenced them. 23 Pages NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Discussions & Reminiscence | Digital Downloads
They say, “If you remember the sixties, you weren’t really there.” In fact, most people over the age of 60 probably do remember the sixties quite well. It’s a decade that may be viewed as controversial and divisive, but this guide to television and movies from the ’60s focuses on the pop culture of the decade, not the politics. It’s literally stuffed with games, quizzes, and discussion questions. Which is not to say this guide is “light.” There are plenty of funny quotes and stories, but also in-depth analyses of how television and films reflect the ideologies of their time. You will get tons of activity mileage out of this 29-page guide, and lots of resources for even more programming ideas. 29 Pages NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Discussions & Reminiscence | Digital Downloads
This 22-page guide can be used on its own or as an adjunct to the Sensational Sixties Part 1. The Sensational Sixties Part 2 focuses on the positive in music and books. From Maya Angelou and the Beatles to J.D. Salinger and Malcolm X, this guide is an enlightening overview of some of the major performers and writers that influenced older people today. It’s a treasure trove of songs, literary quotes, and ideas for games, discussions, and even craft projects. The guide is like a quickie college course on the 1960s for people who didn’t live through the decade, and a wonderful reminder of the decade for those who did. It offers hours of activity programming ideas and plenty of ready-to-go games and discussion topics. 22 Pages NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Digital Downloads | Discussions & Reminiscence
What do mini-skirts, the New York Mets, and muscle cars have in common? They were all big in the 1960s. If you want to know more about the cars, fashions, sports, fads, and technologies of the '60s, this guide does all the research for you, including instructions on how to turn these topics into fab activities for your participants. You'll also find discussion starters, word games, and tons of additional resources in this 27-page guide. 27 Pages NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Reading & Relating | Digital Downloads
Rain Dance in Brazil This learning reminiscence discussion with six senior citizens from Eudora, Missouri, explores a travel destination with things to learn, questions to answer, and a whole lot of fun along the way. For this trip, they are traveling to Brazil to explore the Amazon Rain Forest. Included in your purchase is the complete activity, large-print handout, sign, and accompanying slideshow. NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Reading & Relating | Digital Downloads
Kenyan Safari This learning reminiscence discussion with six senior citizens from Eudora, Missouri, explores a travel destination with things to learn, questions to answer, and a whole lot of fun along the way. For this trip, they are traveling to Kenya, Africa, for a photographic safari. Find your pith helmet, pack your bags, and let's get going—the animals await us! Included in your purchase is the complete activity, large-print handout, sign, and accompanying slideshow. NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Reading & Relating | Digital Downloads
Sojourn to South Korea This learning reminiscence discussion with six senior citizens from Eudora, Missouri, explores a travel destination with things to learn, questions to answer, and a whole lot of fun along the way. For this trip, they are visiting the beautiful and intriguing country of South Korea, which was the home of the 2018 Winter Olympics. Included in your purchase is the complete activity, large-print handout, sign, and accompanying slideshow. NOTE: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.
Puzzles & Trivia | Digital Downloads
Want a change from traditional word games? Looking for a new challenge? These 25 word puzzles will flex your brain in new ways. There are three types of puzzles. In Common Endings, three words are listed, and you have to figure out a fourth word that can be added to the end of all three. Double Trouble consists of lists of two words with a space between them. You add a word to the middle that makes sense both as an ending for the first word and a beginning for the second word. Word Pyramids offers clues to help you make a pyramid of letters that, if done correctly, spell out words. The 45-page digital download offers hours of puzzle-doing. All the puzzles require looking at words in new ways, utilizing logic, language, and creativity. Contains 4 Common Ending, 8 Double Trouble, and 13 Word Pyramid puzzles. With your purchase comes the ease and convenience of accessing the materials whenever you need them. Note: Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to provide refunds on digital downloads.