RECREATION AND ACTIVITY IN-SERVICE MATERIALS

 

Providing employee training is a crucial responsibility of a Recreation or Activity Director. The following are in-service packages that allow the Recreation/Activity Director or Supervisor to provide high quality in-services for Activity/Recreation staff as well as the facility staff. Each PDF in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. All you need to do is print and begin training!

 

 

  • These in-services are NOT pre-approved homestudy classes for NCCAP continuing education. They are intended to be used as staff in-services for in-facility training. NCCAP does, however, accept a certain percentage of in-facility training to go toward continuing education, so please reach out to NCCAP to learn more about that.

 

  • All materials are sent via e-mail for you to download and are typically emailed within 24 hours or less but please allow up to 72 hours. Some emails get blocked. If you do not get your order in three business days please contact Kim and leave your phone number. Please add www.recreativeresources.com and kimgrandal36@gmail.com and to your safe senders' list. To pay by check or money order email Kim.

 

 

 

Grab 12 STANDARD in-services for only $39.95 - 50% OFF (reg. $79). HUGE SAVINGS! That's less than $3.29 per in-service!
But if you'd like to spend more per in-service, you can purchase each one individually below.

This fantastic bundle comes with the 12

in-services listed below (standard PDF versions)!
Each in-service comes with...

*Handouts for participants
*Teacher's outline
*Certificate of attendance
*In-service sign-in sheet
*Flyer to announce the in-service
*Interactive exercise
*Evaluation form


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$39.95 50% OFF (reg $79)
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Meaningful 1 x 1 Quality of Life Activities In-Service 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of One-to-One meaningful activities as it pertains to older adults and elders. Many one to one programs are presented. This is a wonderful in-service for all staff and volunteers. FOR ENTIRE STAFF! Participants will be able to:

*define one-to-one activities
*state at least 5 benefits of one-to-one activities
*discuss at least 6 one-to-one activity ideas

 

Standard In-Service - comes with handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, interactive exercises, and in-service evaluation form. This item is sent via e-mail (pdf) for you to download.
50% price cut - ONLY $8 (reg $16) sent via email

Deluxe In-Service - comes with the standard materials in addition to the accompanying PowerPoint document. This item is sent via e-mail (pdf and PowerPoint) for you to download.

50% price cut - ONLY $14 (reg $28) sent via email

 

Talking Shop: Activity Ideas for Men In-Service 50% OFF

This 60-90 minute introductory in-service is designed to provide information that will assist activity and recreation professionals in the development and provision of meaningful activities for the male population in long-term care homes and other health facilities. The in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer, two interactive group exercises and in-service evaluation form. The educator may wish to split this into two sessions. Participants will be able to:

*identify 3 reasons why men should have specialized programming options
*name at least 3 male-oriented community organizations
*identify at least 2 types of male-oriented activities for the following categories: technology, physical games, sports, hobbies, education, arts and crafts, cognitive games, table games, fundraising, clubs, environment, programs for those with cognitive impairment, work-related activities, and more.

50% price cut ONLY $9 (reg $18) sent via email (PDF) for you to download


Adapting Activities Techniques and Tips In-Service 50% OFF

This 60-90 minute introductory in-service is designed to provide information that will assist Activity and Recreation professionals on the provision of various adaptation techniques to enhance the quality of life of those with special needs or disabilities with a focus on older adults and elders. The in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer, interactive exercise, and in-service evaluation form. There is an interactive group exercise and optional brainstorming sessions therefore the educator may wish to split this into 2 sessions. Participants will be able to:

*understand the purpose and benefits of adapting activities.
*gain knowledge on facilitating participation by adapting activities to meet the needs of persons with disabilities and special needs.
*identify at least 10 adaptive techniques and interventions for working with individuals with disabilities and special needs.
* identify at least 5 adaptive equipment devices.

50% price cut ONLY $9 (reg $18) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

Positive Affirmations and Activities Staff In-Service 50% OFF

This in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director or Staff Educator in providing an overview of positive affirmations as it pertains to older adults and elders and may also be used for team building as well as increasing staff morale. It comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. FOR ENTIRE STAFF! Participants will be able to:

 

*define positive affirmations
*state at least 5 benefits of incorporating positive affirmation into the Recreation program and into one’s life
*name at least 5 positive affirmation activities or ideas for use
*state at least 5 affirmations for self or others

 

50% price cut ONLY $7 (reg $14) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

Sensory Stimulation: Tips and Techniques Staff In-Service 50% OFF

This 60-90 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation, Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview, as well as tips and techniques of sensory stimulation as it pertains to older adults and elders. The in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer, interactive exercise, and in-service evaluation form. The educator may wish to split this into 2 sessions. Participants will be able to:

*identify residents who would benefit from sensory stimulation.
*identify the A.P.I.E. process and how it relates to sensory stimulation.
*discuss and utilize at least one facilitation technique for each sense.
*recognize resident responses to various forms of stimuli.
*complete a theme-related sensory planning guide.

50% price cut ONLY $9 (reg $18) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

 

Introduction to Leisure Education In-Service 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Leisure Education as utilized with older adults and elders. This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. Participants will be able to:

*define Leisure Education.
*state at least 4 benefits of Leisure Education.
*describe at least 4 Leisure Education activities

 

50% price cut ONLY $7 (reg $14) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

Never Too Old to Learn In-Service 50% OFF

This 60-90 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation, Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of educational activities as it pertains to older adults and elders. This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. The educator may wish to split this into 2 sessions. Participants will be able to:

*identify 3 or more benefits of educational activities for the elderly.
*discuss 3 or more characteristics of the older learner.
*identify various physical, cognitive and social barriers to learning
*identify at least 10 educational activities for the elderly in the long term care or other geriatric setting.

50% price cut ONLY $9 (reg $18) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

Introduction to Religion and Spirituality In-Service 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Religion and Spirituality as utilized with older adults and elders. This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. Participants will be able to:

*define religion and spirituality and state the difference.
*state at least 5 benefits of religion and spirituality  programs.
*name at least 5 religious activities and 5 spiritual activities.

 

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Introduction to Humor Therapy In-Service 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Humor Therapy as utilized with older adults and elders.

This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. Participants will be able to:

*define Humor Therapy.
*state at least 5 benefits/effects of Humor Therapy.
*name at least 5 Humor Therapy activities.


50% price cut ONLY $7 (reg $14) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

Introduction to Remotivation In-Service 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Remotivation as utilized with older adults and elders. This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. Participants will be able to:

*define Remotivation.
*state at least 4 benefits of Remotivation.
*describe the 5 stages of Remotivation.

 

 

50% price cut ONLY $7 (reg $14) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

 

Introduction to Reminiscence In-Service 50% OFF

This 60 minute introductory in-service is designed to assist the Recreation/Activity Director, or Staff Educator in providing an overview of Reminiscence as utilized with older adults and elders. This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, an interactive exercise, and an in-service evaluation form. Participants will be able to:
       
*define Reminiscence.
*state at least 5 benefits of Reminiscence.
*name at least 5 Reminiscence activities.

 

50% price cut ONLY $7 (reg $14) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 

Getting Good Healthcare Players to Play Together: Creative Team Building & Motivation Techniques In-Service NEW & 50% OFF

This 30-60 minute introductory in-service is designed to provide healthcare personnel with a variety of team building concepts, activities, and leadership skills. Participants will be involved in fun, enlightening, interactive exercises that can be used to motivate healthcare personnel, volunteers, and with some adaptation, may also be utilized as activities for the residents.

This in-service comes with a handout, teacher's outline, certificate of attendance, in-service sign in sheet, flyer to announce the in-service, interactive exercises, and an in-service evaluation form. Participants will be able to:

*identify at least 6 ways to motivate healthcare personnel.
*identify various leadership styles and lessons.
*discuss the importance of teambuilding.
*prepare and facilitate a group team-building activity.

 

50% price cut ONLY $8 (reg $16) sent via email (PDF) for you to download

 


 

Makes more sense to grab all 12 STANDARD in-services for only $39.95 - 50% OFF (reg. $79). HUGE SAVINGS!
That's less than $3.29 per inservice!

This fantastic bundle comes with the 12
in-services listed above (standard PDF versions)! Each inservice comes with...

*Handouts for participants
*Teacher's outline
*Certificate of attendance
*In-service sign-in sheet
*Flyer to announce the in-service
*Interactive exercise
*Evaluation form



Click here to learn more about this special offer
if you still aren't quite sure.

 

$39.95 50% OFF (reg $79)
These items are sent via e-mail (pdf) for you to download

 

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