Apr 08 2009
Easter activities explored
Have you tried Easter bingo yet?
I as always try to make every activity fun, entertaining and multilevel.
So why not combine two favorite activities. Most residents love bingo. Most people enjoy the fun part of Easter and just about everyone likes to win a little cash. So what do we have, Easter bingo!
What is Easter bingo?, you ask
Well here is what I do.I buy some of those plastic Easter eggs and I load each one with lots of change. Then when we play bingo around Easter time, I give the first winner of each game, a plastic egg full of change.
See the smiles all around for yourself
We have kind of a unique way of playing bingo. We play progressive bingo. That is we do not clear the cards until we have at least three winners. Ordinarily each person who wins gets a quarter per game. I like to have lots of winners. I have many kinds of cards and chips for ease of use. I also have lots of helpers because sometimes folks with dementia need help and a gentle reminder to stay on task.
If money is not appropriate for a prize, I may give them a stuffed animal.
If they just enjoy playing with the chips with no regard for what is being called, that is fine too.
The main thing is to have fun no matter what time of year it is or what holiday we are celebrating.
Happy Easter to everyone!
Sounds like fun.