COGNITIVE GAMES AND DISCUSSION |
Activity Professionals often offer cognitive games and discussion activities to provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, and reminiscence. Such programs may include: word games, trivia, puzzles, technology activities/classes, educational programs, current events, reminiscence, discussion groups, remotivation, arm-chair travel, movies and videos, reading and writing, and much more.
Some of the many benefits of cognitive games and discussion activities, include the promotion of:
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 Communication and shared experiences
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Socialization and interpersonal skills
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Sensory and environmental awareness
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Ability to follow simple directions
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Ability to make needs known
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Decision making skills and opportunities
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Long and short-term memory skills
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Self-expression and self-esteem
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Attention span and meaningful engagement
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Reminiscence and creative thinking
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BRAINSTORM VOL 1: RECREATION AND LEISURE - 50% OFF
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 Brain Storm: Theme-Related Trivia, Word Games, and Discussion Materials (Volume One: Recreation and Leisure), is an eBook that includes 80 pages of trivia, discussion questions, quotes, fun facts, word games, word puzzles, and creative thinking activities, based on the theme recreation and leisure. The activities in this book can be adapted for individuals with a variety of cognitive abilities and are designed for older adults and seniors.
View the Brain Storm Table of Contents.
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Summer is Here!
The Summer Solstice occurs on the first day of Summer. This year it falls on Sunday, June 21st. It is the longest day of the year with more light than dark! Bring on the sun, barbecues, picnics, and those wonderful summer days!
There are many things you can do to welcome in Summer. For example:
- Get outside! It's a must. If you can't get outside, open the curtains, blinds and windows to let in those rays of sun.
- Enjoy summer foods such as ice cream, summer fruits, lemonade, etc.
- Watch a summer movie such as: Mamma Mia, Grease, Summertime, Little Miss Sunshine, A League of Their Own, etc.
- Summer crafts are always fun. Make sunflowers or suncatchers.
- Listen to some summer songs such Walking on Sunshine, Good Vibrations, Here Comes the Sun, etc.
- Shine bright and of course, let there be light! It's a great time to honor growth, abundance and light for it is a celebration of life and success. It feels so good to have the extra sunlight upon us!
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4th of July Free Download |
 In this free zipped folder, I share some fun 4th of July-themed activity worksheets. This bundle includes 8 activities: 2 word search puzzles, 2 word scrambles, 1 coloring page discussion sheet, quotes, sensory planning guide, and a kriss kross puzzle. Just download and print!
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Thank you for taking the time to view this newsletter. Happy Summer and Happy 4th of July!
Many blessings, Kim
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