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2019-03-26 06:08:22 PM wallingmisty Thats a great idea to include the local day care
2019-03-26 06:08:30 PM cassandrac yes
2019-03-26 06:08:31 PM kathyhughes https://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Dye-Easter-Eggs-With-Rice/
2019-03-26 06:08:38 PM clcroom My new admin doesn't want us to accept donations. How can we do anything without them? Our budget is almost nothing.
2019-03-26 06:08:39 PM virginiamooney yay!
2019-03-26 06:08:43 PM arthurashley thank you!!
2019-03-26 06:08:45 PM hmorris it is, we have a day care near by too
2019-03-26 06:08:45 PM ndindaspada We are recycling too - working with housekeeping - saving paper towel rolls to make music instruments/rain callers?
2019-03-26 06:08:47 PM liliana most of our activities are funded by our coworkers
2019-03-26 06:08:50 PM jonismith That is an awesome idea to include the local daycare
2019-03-26 06:08:58 PM hjrhiel enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:09:05 PM saraj6090 Thank You Bookmarked
2019-03-26 06:09:10 PM kimberlyedwards hello everyone
2019-03-26 06:09:11 PM christinag We can't accept monetary donations, but we are allowed to accept supplies. Maybe that will be an ok compromise?
2019-03-26 06:09:21 PM chesmcleggan that is a good idea
2019-03-26 06:09:26 PM arthurashley can we just win the lottery
2019-03-26 06:09:28 PM hmorris My admin said asking fo bingo prizes makes us look desperate
2019-03-26 06:09:44 PM liliana omg really
2019-03-26 06:09:48 PM virginiamooney ugh.
2019-03-26 06:09:56 PM clcroom She means of any kind. Makes no sense. Obviously, she's never been involved in my department.
2019-03-26 06:10:00 PM kathyhughes I would place a new list on the reception desk near the sign in sheet of supplies we needed
2019-03-26 06:10:03 PM kimranck Today we had a lancaster baseball teams mascot come visit and we had a baseball kick off party. We are attending their senior game in May and they offered to come out today. We had hot dogs, pretzles and crackerjacks. This was an inexpensive event and the residents loved getting their picture with the mascot.
2019-03-26 06:10:14 PM wallingmisty Great Idea Kathy!
2019-03-26 06:10:15 PM hjrhiel Dont forget to ask your hocpice for donation
2019-03-26 06:10:20 PM stefaniemaatta good idea
2019-03-26 06:10:26 PM chastitymurphy We depend on our donated funds alot. We have a local church who donates prizes for our Bingo, our residents love them.
2019-03-26 06:10:29 PM arthurashley i love that idea
2019-03-26 06:10:30 PM hmorris good advice thanks kathy
2019-03-26 06:10:31 PM faithburns89 enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:10:31 PM kathyhughes and we forget to ask
2019-03-26 06:10:32 PM briscoem try resching out to vendors that you guys use. maybe they will willing to sponsor a few things.
2019-03-26 06:10:34 PM saraj6090 We play for money.. I dont like it. but, it works for the residents
2019-03-26 06:10:41 PM clcroom We don't ask. People and some family members donate.
2019-03-26 06:10:48 PM yscott A few hospice places bring item for our residence store.
2019-03-26 06:10:53 PM daniellesitzer That is a good idea
2019-03-26 06:10:55 PM tyshuna86 enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:11:03 PM hjrhiel we have a church who makes lap blankets hats and shaws for residents
2019-03-26 06:11:06 PM virginiamooney Churches are a huge help to us. And the hospital auxillary as well.
2019-03-26 06:11:11 PM faithburns89 hello everyone
2019-03-26 06:11:18 PM daniellesitzer Hospice volunteer coordinators would be a good contact
2019-03-26 06:11:20 PM yscott thats cool
2019-03-26 06:11:26 PM rgierhart That's amazing Kim! how do you go about going to baseball games? Do you have aides go so that if residents need assistance with the restrooms? do you stay for all of the game?
2019-03-26 06:11:28 PM mokiyaron enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:11:35 PM tyshuna86 Hi!!
2019-03-26 06:11:37 PM steph18 enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:11:40 PM virginiamooney hi!
2019-03-26 06:11:40 PM chastitymurphy we play for money to but not alot, a quarter a game unless we have a donation
2019-03-26 06:11:49 PM yscott yes hospice is my go to
2019-03-26 06:11:49 PM angelaawaters enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:12:01 PM hjrhiel our hospice provides our cake and ice cream for our monthly birthday party
2019-03-26 06:12:06 PM stefaniemaatta we do quarters as well and dollar for full card
2019-03-26 06:12:18 PM chastitymurphy same here.
2019-03-26 06:12:18 PM faithburns89 thats cool
2019-03-26 06:12:23 PM virginiamooney Neat.
2019-03-26 06:12:27 PM angelaawaters I do quarters and dollars as well
2019-03-26 06:12:33 PM hmorris hospice bailed on this months party. they have budgets too :/
2019-03-26 06:12:37 PM hjrhiel my residents love quarters they don't want prizes
2019-03-26 06:12:39 PM stefaniemaatta I use the pop can returnables for our bingo money which surpridingly we get quite a bit from\
2019-03-26 06:12:45 PM kimranck The team has a senior day and for 12.00 you get a ticket and lunch. Our WC bus only holds eight so we have two staff and the bus driver. It's a fun day and nice the mascot makes a visit to the facility for free.
2019-03-26 06:12:45 PM cassandrac Where do you get the money from?
2019-03-26 06:12:48 PM kathyhughes So for April...anyone do something for April Fools Day????
2019-03-26 06:12:48 PM mokiyaron hello everyone
2019-03-26 06:12:55 PM tyshuna86 our hospice is a very big help
2019-03-26 06:12:55 PM angelaawaters We have treats for bingp
2019-03-26 06:12:57 PM arthurashley no we arent
2019-03-26 06:12:59 PM angelaawaters bingo
2019-03-26 06:13:03 PM liliana we dont do money we play with candy lol we are broke
2019-03-26 06:13:03 PM yscott we do to but it was a big part of our budget
2019-03-26 06:13:04 PM mokiyaron hello everyone
2019-03-26 06:13:05 PM ndindaspada We do trivia
2019-03-26 06:13:06 PM virginiamooney Nope, we're not.
2019-03-26 06:13:11 PM sarahgremminger I have fact or fiction trivia and a 12 mile run lol
2019-03-26 06:13:14 PM sami just a trivia thing
2019-03-26 06:13:14 PM saraj6090 Im gonna make them think i canceled bingo for everrrrrrrrrrrrr
2019-03-26 06:13:16 PM hjrhiel we also sell hot dogs and do walking taco to raise money
2019-03-26 06:13:19 PM stefaniemaatta nothing planned as of now
2019-03-26 06:13:22 PM hmorris I want to put fake bugs on trays... but maybe thats too far
2019-03-26 06:13:24 PM wallingmisty April fools day with be fun but at a loss of ideas
2019-03-26 06:13:25 PM kathyhughes Hello All!!!!
2019-03-26 06:13:28 PM tyshuna86 no not yet
2019-03-26 06:13:38 PM faithburns89 what is walking taco?
2019-03-26 06:13:42 PM kimberlyedwards fact or fiction trivia is a great idea
2019-03-26 06:13:44 PM angelaawaters April 1 is mid term lol Not thought of April Fools. I will.
2019-03-26 06:13:45 PM kimranck We have April Fools jokes on the schedule.
2019-03-26 06:13:56 PM chastitymurphy Our w/c bus only holds 2, it is awful, but we have another bus that holds 12 they just have to be able to climb the stairs
2019-03-26 06:14:01 PM saraj6090 fact.. my residents love trivia kim
2019-03-26 06:14:05 PM christinag I saw a suggestion for helping residents prank staff with shaving cream on door handles. Sounds fun, but I think I'd have a lot of angry people lol
2019-03-26 06:14:08 PM jonismith We are doing Riddles Galore for an hour
2019-03-26 06:14:13 PM angelaawaters What type of jokes on shedule?
2019-03-26 06:14:16 PM hjrhiel we take frito and crush them then you fill with taco stuff grab a fork and go
2019-03-26 06:14:18 PM hmorris oh yes, about midterm...theres an exam due today????
2019-03-26 06:14:19 PM daniellesitzer No April fools activity for us
2019-03-26 06:14:30 PM chesmcleggan I am setting up a card game activity for the guys and giving them the option bet
2019-03-26 06:14:36 PM chastitymurphy My residents love trivia to, i think they would play everyday
2019-03-26 06:14:40 PM briscoem no april fools activity as of yet
2019-03-26 06:14:42 PM yscott OMG they gone take you out if you take BINGO away
2019-03-26 06:14:43 PM steph18 im not sure what we are doing yet my supervisior is still making the calendar i know i will be doing grandering with my residents in april
2019-03-26 06:15:09 PM kathyhughes Heather I would guess that you are on week 8 and the mid term exam opens today and closes on Monday
2019-03-26 06:15:11 PM angelaawaters Resiidents would leave, if not bingo! LOL
2019-03-26 06:15:12 PM clcroom We're doing trivia and funny April Fools's Fact or Crap?
2019-03-26 06:15:17 PM ndindaspada Very confusing for Dementia residents
2019-03-26 06:15:23 PM kimberlyedwards yes the residents are serious about bingo
2019-03-26 06:15:24 PM hjrhiel mine love trivia to we have some great vidio on trivia
2019-03-26 06:15:24 PM mokiyaron trivia sounds like a go to
2019-03-26 06:15:26 PM hmorris thank you kathy
2019-03-26 06:15:28 PM arthurashley oh boy exam?
2019-03-26 06:15:39 PM angelaawaters We can google on April fools facts and fun?
2019-03-26 06:15:41 PM faithburns89 yes they love triva
2019-03-26 06:15:42 PM mokiyaron exams what exams
2019-03-26 06:15:44 PM kathyhughes for those in Heathers class
2019-03-26 06:15:55 PM yscott we doing a arts and craft on April fool
2019-03-26 06:15:58 PM hmorris WEEK 8 is the Best!!!!!
2019-03-26 06:16:01 PM mokiyaron i feel behind
2019-03-26 06:16:05 PM hmorris love ya'll
2019-03-26 06:16:05 PM cassandrac I'm not ready for exam. lol
2019-03-26 06:16:10 PM clcroom Activity Connection has all sorts of ideas for April Fool's, Earth Day and Arbor Day.
2019-03-26 06:16:10 PM chastitymurphy I had to change Bingo days twice a month and they were not happy about it
2019-03-26 06:16:12 PM hjrhiel week a 8 was fun
2019-03-26 06:16:21 PM kathyhughes On week 8 there is the mid term exam and on week 15 there is a final exam
2019-03-26 06:16:27 PM ndindaspada kathyhughes: Heather I would guess that you are on week 8 and the mid term exam opens today and closes on Monday - So can I take the mid-term this weekend?
2019-03-26 06:16:31 PM virginiamooney oh, ok.
2019-03-26 06:16:43 PM angelaawaters Google is a great tool for trivia
2019-03-26 06:16:47 PM hjrhiel yes exam going well enjoyed doing it
2019-03-26 06:16:48 PM kathyhughes Ndinda which class are you in???
2019-03-26 06:16:52 PM kimranck We have an intouch computer systems that are wonderful. They have trivia and fun facts about all the holidays. We use the intouch many times a day.
2019-03-26 06:16:58 PM juarezamber enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:17:09 PM hjrhiel Thank you kathy
2019-03-26 06:17:11 PM ndindaspada kathyhughes: Heather I would guess that you are on week 8 and the mid term exam opens today and closes on Monday - So can I take the mid-term this weekend?
2019-03-26 06:17:15 PM angelaawaters I would love computers, dont have them. Donations?
2019-03-26 06:17:37 PM yscott fact or fiction trivia sound pretty good i might try that
2019-03-26 06:17:45 PM stefaniemaatta we have one resident computer in our activity room and an iPad
2019-03-26 06:17:47 PM juarezamber hi everyone! what are we talking about
2019-03-26 06:17:49 PM kathyhughes NIDINDA which class are you in?????
2019-03-26 06:17:52 PM chastitymurphy We have a I-Pad, we use it alot.
2019-03-26 06:17:53 PM kimranck No I guess we are lucky our facility purchased five for our facility.
2019-03-26 06:17:58 PM clcroom My husband refurbished a computer for my use in Activties. I take it with me when I go home.
2019-03-26 06:17:59 PM chesmcleggan what arts and crafts set up in Hustonfor April Fools Day
2019-03-26 06:18:00 PM hjrhiel yes midterm this weekend hiding from the world
2019-03-26 06:18:01 PM ndindaspada ME1-OwnPace
2019-03-26 06:18:03 PM angelaawaters I use my computer to google for evertything.
2019-03-26 06:18:10 PM kathyhughes We were talking about April activities
2019-03-26 06:18:23 PM angelaawaters Great ideas. Use pintrist
2019-03-26 06:18:24 PM clcroom It's great to hook up to the TV and YouTube or Activity Connect with. The residents enjoy it as well.
2019-03-26 06:18:36 PM mokiyaron we are doing a baseball day
2019-03-26 06:18:40 PM stefaniemaatta any ideas for an easter party?
2019-03-26 06:18:40 PM hjrhiel April has all kinds of great idea and fun but May will be busy
2019-03-26 06:18:43 PM donna61 enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:18:54 PM kimranck We are making bunny butts with pompoms and clay pots, so cute.
2019-03-26 06:18:59 PM virginiamooney We have 3 outings planned for April. Taking them out to breakfast, lunch and on a picnic at the park.
2019-03-26 06:19:00 PM donna61 Hello everyone!
2019-03-26 06:19:00 PM kathyhughes then NINDINDA you need to email me and I will have the office open the mid term for you...Heather is in the MEPAP1-1 class
2019-03-26 06:19:01 PM stefaniemaatta awe cute
2019-03-26 06:19:04 PM angelaawaters I don't use Youtobe. What kind of ideas can I get?
2019-03-26 06:19:05 PM kimberlyedwards we are doing our calendar tommorrow along with the monthly news letter i plan to include the April Fools Trivia.
2019-03-26 06:19:10 PM sarahgremminger we also have live entertainment coming in for our easter party
2019-03-26 06:19:16 PM juarezamber im so excited for everything going on in April!
2019-03-26 06:19:18 PM chastitymurphy May is always busy, we have mothers day and nursing home week
2019-03-26 06:19:29 PM ndindaspada Thank you Kathy - I will
2019-03-26 06:19:40 PM saraj6090 OMG!!! April is a busy busy month. chinese take out day. shriners circus, spring fling, easter egg hunt, easter dessert buffet for families and residents, and staff. Red Sox opening Day!!!!
2019-03-26 06:19:44 PM hjrhiel we are making easter bunny and wreaths for the office doors
2019-03-26 06:19:45 PM angelaawaters Mothers's day tea is always fun
2019-03-26 06:19:45 PM mokiyaron bunny butt please give details
2019-03-26 06:19:47 PM tyshuna86 Silly Jokes crossword puzzle
2019-03-26 06:19:48 PM wallingmisty I do alot of National days for the residents. Whether it has to do with food or cooking. Today we wore Purple for Diabetic Awareness
2019-03-26 06:19:53 PM kathyhughes Oh goodness YouTube is full of resources for yoru activities
2019-03-26 06:20:04 PM chesmcleggan Ok but is this something suggested for all Houston Classmates
2019-03-26 06:20:06 PM arthurashley what should we research with youtube?
2019-03-26 06:20:07 PM donna61 Kathy Im ready for the final for MEPAP 1 Ill be faxing over everything Friday
2019-03-26 06:20:16 PM hmorris anyone try acrylic paint pouring?
2019-03-26 06:20:17 PM clcroom Movies, Shows, Black and White Films, Sinatra Concerts, all sorts of things my residents love.
2019-03-26 06:20:19 PM kathyhughes OK just email me Donna
2019-03-26 06:20:23 PM tyshuna86 love youTube
2019-03-26 06:20:32 PM angelaawaters Don't use youtube, google everthing? Gotta do that!
2019-03-26 06:20:36 PM juarezamber We have Fiesta this month here in SA
2019-03-26 06:20:41 PM kathyhughes Watch the Michaels Bargain Bags....
2019-03-26 06:20:41 PM steph18 i actually found a free website from youtube that i cant wait to try with my low funct. residents
2019-03-26 06:20:43 PM wallingmisty I love Pinterest for ideas.
2019-03-26 06:20:44 PM tessa1 acrylic paint pouring is AWESOME! my residents loved it
2019-03-26 06:20:47 PM hjrhiel Instead of calling it Mothers day tea its called sisters day so no feeling get hurt
2019-03-26 06:20:52 PM donna61 Ok will do cross your fingers its been a long haul
2019-03-26 06:20:54 PM clcroom Tutorials on how to do......
2019-03-26 06:21:07 PM faithburns89 serious question do you guys think a easter egg hunt would be to much honestly?
2019-03-26 06:21:11 PM angelaawaters I thought some thing you had to pay on YouTube?
2019-03-26 06:21:11 PM saraj6090 lovelove love MICHAELS!!!!!
2019-03-26 06:21:20 PM donna61 left the chat room
2019-03-26 06:21:29 PM angelaawaters I love easter egg hunts!!!
2019-03-26 06:21:31 PM juarezamber Pinterest is my favorit also
2019-03-26 06:21:32 PM chastitymurphy we use you tube for our daily meditations
2019-03-26 06:21:35 PM kimranck You can look up the directions on pinterest. You lneed arge pompoms and small, pink felt and small clay pot. Put the big pompom on the jar and make feet. It looks like the bunny is trying to get in the pot.
2019-03-26 06:21:40 PM hjrhiel No we are doing easter egg hunt
2019-03-26 06:21:41 PM clcroom I've never had to pay for YouTube.
2019-03-26 06:21:42 PM juarezamber i think it would be fun also!
2019-03-26 06:21:46 PM yscott we have casino night on Thursday
2019-03-26 06:21:46 PM kathyhughes They are mostly FREE on YouTube
2019-03-26 06:21:47 PM stefaniemaatta me neither
2019-03-26 06:21:58 PM kathyhughes there are some movies that you might have to pay for
2019-03-26 06:22:14 PM angelaawaters Daily Meditiations! Love that! YouTube - I will be checking out!
2019-03-26 06:22:23 PM wallingmisty We are planning to take our residents to the casino but that is in May
2019-03-26 06:22:27 PM kathyhughes You have to watch the Michaels Bargain Bag video
2019-03-26 06:22:32 PM faithburns89 thanks u guys!!!
2019-03-26 06:22:35 PM kimranck We are hiding one gold egg a day for easter week. We will have seven winners.
2019-03-26 06:22:36 PM kimberlyedwards i dont think it is to much to have a Easter egg hunt , i just hope that the aides would be able to participate
2019-03-26 06:22:36 PM stefaniemaatta im gonna check it out
2019-03-26 06:22:37 PM arthurashley ill watch it
2019-03-26 06:22:40 PM chastitymurphy our residents love it, it helps them alot
2019-03-26 06:22:43 PM virginiamooney Sounds great!
2019-03-26 06:22:45 PM kathyhughes You will end up going to Michaels every week
2019-03-26 06:22:53 PM steph18 lool
2019-03-26 06:22:55 PM angelaawaters I love the golden egg idea
2019-03-26 06:23:04 PM hmorris Michaels is great
2019-03-26 06:23:06 PM hjrhiel Love Michaels and hobby lobby
2019-03-26 06:23:10 PM kathyhughes Anyone do something for April Showers
2019-03-26 06:23:15 PM liliana we are planning on taking some of our residents to the movies out of town next month
2019-03-26 06:23:18 PM juarezamber i think i like michaels better than hobby lobby... their prices at least lol
2019-03-26 06:23:22 PM stefaniemaatta crafts usually
2019-03-26 06:23:24 PM saraj6090 Michaels is litteraly right across the street from the facility...
2019-03-26 06:23:25 PM angelaawaters not Micheals. too expensive
2019-03-26 06:23:30 PM kimranck Activity Connection always has great ideas.
2019-03-26 06:23:42 PM virginiamooney Nothing for April showers, yet anyway.
2019-03-26 06:23:48 PM hjrhiel love activity connection
2019-03-26 06:23:54 PM christinag I want to do an april showers painting. I don't really have it formulated in my mind yet
2019-03-26 06:23:54 PM hmorris I think activity connection was kinda lame for easter crafts...
2019-03-26 06:23:56 PM macariar enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:24:07 PM chesmcleggan we have casino night on Thursday
2019-03-26 06:24:08 PM kathyhughes Does anyone take their residents to the craft store for craft lessons???
2019-03-26 06:24:08 PM stefaniemaatta i agree
2019-03-26 06:24:10 PM kimranck We used umbrellas upside down for decorations and filled with tulips.
2019-03-26 06:24:20 PM macariar hi
2019-03-26 06:24:20 PM jonismith left the chat room
2019-03-26 06:24:21 PM sami Activity Connection didn't have anything for spring ideas
2019-03-26 06:24:24 PM stefaniemaatta we dont have any craft stores :(
2019-03-26 06:24:26 PM tyshuna86 left the chat room
2019-03-26 06:24:26 PM tyshuna86 enter the chat room
2019-03-26 06:24:28 PM hjrhiel Cermic classes
2019-03-26 06:24:35 PM christinag our ed wants us to do fewer "preschool crafts" so i'm struggling to find things within their skill level that looks like she wants it to
2019-03-26 06:24:36 PM juarezamber no i wish! we dont do outtings unfortunatly
2019-03-26 06:24:39 PM angelaawaters Try volunteers, or yard sales!
2019-03-26 06:24:40 PM faithburns89 kimranck thats what i was worried bout lol
2019-03-26 06:24:41 PM virginiamooney We don't have any craft stores near by sadly.
2019-03-26 06:24:44 PM saraj6090 i havent. but, great idea.. (H)
2019-03-26 06:24:46 PM liliana we dont have a craft store in town so no
2019-03-26 06:24:47 PM ndindaspada Activity connection had a great craft for Easter - 2 years ago. Funny Bunny centerpieces - we are doing that again this year
2019-03-26 06:24:51 PM tyshuna86 we do a easter egg hunt with the local daycare
2019-03-26 06:24:52 PM rgierhart no i like that idea!we had an art teacher do in and do a painting class with us
2019-03-26 06:25:20 PM steph18 no we arnt doing outtings right now due to no money coming in since the roof .leak summer time well be able tpo
2019-03-26 06:25:21 PM kimberlyedwards we get alot of our crafts materials from the local dollar tree
2019-03-26 06:25:28 PM kathyhughes I would guess then that there is someone in your town who could teach crafts
2019-03-26 06:25:33 PM angelaawaters Ask for other employees to contribute! Some are very crafty
2019-03-26 06:25:35 PM cassandrac I would try 2nd hand store or yard sales for supplys.
2019-03-26 06:25:40 PM chesmcleggan explain the golden egg idea further please
2019-03-26 06:25:41 PM daniellesitzer Not sure if we have any craft stores that off craft lessons
2019-03-26 06:25:45 PM kimranck We have a art teacher come to our facility. He only charges me 30.00 per hour no mater how many residents attend. He just had them sponge paint cherry blossoms on paper and then turn them into paper lanterns that we hung from the ceiling. Just needed to purchase the paper and paint. They turned out great.
2019-03-26 06:25:47 PM hmorris I have an art teacher who volunteers
2019-03-26 06:25:49 PM yscott I dont have many residents that can move around very well, I need some good ideas for them
2019-03-26 06:25:51 PM stefaniemaatta we are looking into painting classes
2019-03-26 06:25:57 PM hmorris I need to have her teach something...lolo
2019-03-26 06:25:57 PM hjrhiel our bus needs fixed so we are down for 3 weeks
2019-03-26 06:25:59 PM stefaniemaatta with a volunteer
2019-03-26 06:26:12 PM clcroom We can't hang anything from the ceiling.
2019-03-26 06:26:18 PM kathyhughes There are lots of easy crafts out there...
2019-03-26 06:26:20 PM clcroom Or on Doors.
2019-03-26 06:26:21 PM angelaawaters Look at Pintrist for ideas
2019-03-26 06:26:25 PM stefaniemaatta yeah tons
2019-03-26 06:26:31 PM stefaniemaatta we love our crafts
2019-03-26 06:26:43 PM juarezamber yes there are sooo many ideas
2019-03-26 06:26:45 PM kathyhughes OH! MY...so many people tonight "Who Can't"
2019-03-26 06:26:51 PM virginiamooney We're doing Easter memories. Putting topics in plastic eggs. Everyone reaches in the easter basket and takes one out. Then one by one we open them and talk about the topic.
2019-03-26 06:26:57 PM kathyhughes Lets look at what we can do
2019-03-26 06:26:57 PM kimberlyedwards you would be surprise that some of your coworkers are very creative one of our aides taught a painting class and the residents really enjoyed it
2019-03-26 06:26:57 PM hmorris I usually find a kid craft ie something easy... then make it useful or more adult friendly...
2019-03-26 06:26:58 PM steph18 my residents love ballons stamping and they cant move aropund lot
2019-03-26 06:27:07 PM kimranck I always hit the craft stores right after a holiday and pick up craft items for 75-90 percent off and put them away for next yeasr.
2019-03-26 06:27:07 PM arthurashley wow! I love all the new people@
2019-03-26 06:27:23 PM angelaawaters Find someone who works with you with kids, great ideas for cheap crafts.
2019-03-26 06:27:23 PM chastitymurphy That is a great idea Virginia
2019-03-26 06:27:32 PM juarezamber balloon stamping?
2019-03-26 06:27:33 PM chesmcleggan My guys love doing crafts to
2019-03-26 06:27:33 PM hjrhiel everybody has great ideas
2019-03-26 06:27:34 PM kathyhughes we also did art programs that the residents could do....like bubble art
2019-03-26 06:27:47 PM stefaniemaatta thats really neat too
2019-03-26 06:27:48 PM kathyhughes mix pain in bubble mix and blow it on the papers
2019-03-26 06:27:51 PM virginiamooney My co-worker is very artistic, so she does painting classes with them. We are getting ready to start acting skits with them and put together a choir!
2019-03-26 06:27:55 PM wallingmisty Our VFW helps alot. Men and women
2019-03-26 06:27:58 PM macariar for easter i was thinking of doing like a mini fair or something here
2019-03-26 06:28:06 PM daniellesitzer I use pinterest to do crafts with residents
2019-03-26 06:28:07 PM juarezamber ooo that sounds soo pretty!
2019-03-26 06:28:08 PM kathyhughes we also had paint in sprayers....
2019-03-26 06:28:11 PM saraj6090 Im actually planning a summertime outdoor paint day! No wine!!! LOL
2019-03-26 06:28:18 PM kimberlyedwards thats a cool idea Kathy!!!!
2019-03-26 06:28:31 PM juarezamber no wine lol
2019-03-26 06:28:32 PM chesmcleggan what is bubble art
2019-03-26 06:28:33 PM virginiamooney love the bubble paint idea!
2019-03-26 06:28:34 PM rgierhart any suggestions for those with limited mobility? I have two ladies who use one arm. I've done multiple arts and crafts with them - painting and taping items to the table so they don't move on them, beaded jewelry, etc. Any hints would be helpful!
2019-03-26 06:28:36 PM kathyhughes We also could all tye dye t shirts
2019-03-26 06:28:38 PM hjrhiel Another great idea that is working for us is homeschooled moms and there kid they love to learn and help and we get alot out of it
2019-03-26 06:28:38 PM daniellesitzer Cool idea Kathy!!
2019-03-26 06:28:41 PM hmorris pain bubbles... :D
2019-03-26 06:28:42 PM tessa1 bubble painting is fun, you can make your painting look like hydrenga flowers
2019-03-26 06:28:43 PM macariar its going to be staff residents and their families
2019-03-26 06:28:47 PM stefaniemaatta we tye dye shirts its so fun
2019-03-26 06:28:54 PM angelaawaters I went to a conference at my work and had great ideas with ballons
2019-03-26 06:29:01 PM stefaniemaatta the residents love them and wear them often
2019-03-26 06:29:07 PM kathyhughes I would ask the ladies what would they like to do and then adapt it
2019-03-26 06:29:13 PM virginiamooney That sounds like a perfect thing!
2019-03-26 06:29:22 PM angelaawaters Put things in there, and make them guess what it is???
2019-03-26 06:29:24 PM steph18 the best part of balloon stamping is there is no wrong way to do it. you just dip the balloon in the paint and stamp it on the paper or move it around and make whatever designs
2019-03-26 06:29:43 PM hmorris cool
2019-03-26 06:29:46 PM hjrhiel love that idea will look that up
2019-03-26 06:29:47 PM kathyhughes there are Carol Duval videos on YouTube ...have the ladies watch some of her videos and pick a couple that they would like to do
2019-03-26 06:29:50 PM virginiamooney (y)
2019-03-26 06:29:55 PM faithburns89 cool
2019-03-26 06:29:57 PM kathyhughes we did a LOT of rubber stamping
2019-03-26 06:30:05 PM wallingmisty You can do egg cartons the same way
2019-03-26 06:30:13 PM angelaawaters Love stamping as a kid!

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