Intergenerational projects that work well

[tdfuru 0]

tdfuru=Susan

I have had good success with including many levels of capability with youth groups by using easy to make "stuffable" items. From pillows that are square and rectangle or seasonal shaped (hearts , clovers, stockings, etc.) to teddy bears and scare crow figures. Materials can often be donated for such projects...many residents have fabric and stuff their families happily donate. Cutting and sewing can be done with youth group assistance creating community service for the youth and help for the elderly. We also got an electric scissors so people with one hand can cut safely. Before Christmas we made 150 pillows from fabric samples that were donated. We bought $100.00 worth of stuffing and sold most of the pillows for $5.00. All the residents that helped got a free pillow and we made $550.00 profit for our activity program. All the visiting relatives purchased several around Christmas for themselves or gifts. We are now making teddy bears to donate to local police and fire units for them to give to children as needed...giving back to your community has many rewards. I'd like to hear of others ideas for real projects like this.

[luvs2bake 0]

A project that has worked well in my facility is making dog bones for the humane society. It works great for an intergenerational activity and gives back to the community at the same time.

[heavenstar 0]

Here is my list:

1. American Idol

2. Computer Classes

3. People Bingo

4. Bingo

5. Dances

6. Carnival

7. Tea Parties

8. Cooking together

9. Purim

10. Scrapbooking

11.Bubbles

12. Photography Clubs

13. Dear Abby

14. Quilt making

15. Pictionary

16. Dying Easter Eggs

17. Planting / Maintaining the Garden

18-- Our all time favorite: Grand Talent Show using Grandparents and grandchildren