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April is āRaining Cats & Dogs,ā and weāre celebrating all things furry, fluffy, and fun! From pawsome crafts to pet-inspired discussions, themed trivia, memory care programming and interactive games, thereās something for everyone to enjoy. Whether your residents are lifelong pet lovers or just enjoy a little animal-themed fun, this monthās activities will have tails wagging in your community.
Of course, thereās plenty more beyond the theme! We offer 35+ categories of fresh programming each month, plus 5 months of content always available to help you plan ahead. Stay tuned for upcoming newsletters highlighting non-thematic content, and later, a holiday primer to make monthly celebrations easy to plan, joyful, and memorable.
Members, log in before clicking links in this newsletter. Not a member yet? Nowās the perfect time to subscribe and explore everything Activity Connection has to offer. Thank you for making us part of your eldercare journey!
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Shower Your Community with Furry Fun! |
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Itās a āpetā-acular April. While the month may bring showers, itās also pouring with celebrations of our furry friends. From Everyday Is Tag Day (April 5) to Pet Day (April 11), Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day (April 21), Scoop the Poop Week (April 23), Pet Parentsā Day and Little Pampered Dog Day (April 27), all the way to Tabby Day (April 30)āitās truly raining cats and dogs! |
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Beautify Your April Bulletin Board |
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Decorate, Inform, Engage
Transform your bulletin board into a vibrant showcase of Aprilās monthly theme, and beyond! Download and print themed borders, signs, and use our clip art to highlight everything your community has to offer. Add a creative touch with coordinating backgrounds, trivia, birthday displays, and more.
Get everything you need to make your board engaging, informative, and funādownload the materials today!
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Themed Art and Craft Projects |
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Cat Huggers
Wrap up cords, cables, and more with this adorable felt cat hugger! Using the provided pattern, Velcro, and simple crafting supplies, create a fun and functional organizer.
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Jeff Koons Art Discussion
Explore the bold, whimsical world of provocative artist Jeff Koons! This discussion covers his famous balloon dog sculptures, the debate over art, and creative balloon programming.
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Designer Dogs
Draw and decorate four stylish pups with fun outfits and accessories! Use color to bring their personalities to life, then choose how to display the artwork in your community.
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Adult Coloring Pages
Relax and unwind with beautifully designed dog and cat-themed adult coloring pages! Perfect for a calming activity, these pages are ready to print and color.
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Craft Fair Worthy Fidget Fidos & Felines
Give your residents a hands-on, laugh-out-loud activity with these adorable fidget pets! Assemble a playful cat or dog, then rub their belly to make their eyes move and their expressions change. This simple craft is great for fine-motor skills development and a little lighthearted fun.
Download everything you need, including materials, step-by-step directions, and a finished sample to guide your group!
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Themed Activities for Memory Care |
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Furry Friends Humor
Tail-wagging laughs and whisker-twitching fun await! These pet-themed jokes, poems, and one-liners bring joy, spark memories of furry friends, and guarantee big smiles for the group!
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Yarn-Wrapped Pets
Wrap yarn around a kitty or pup design to create a cozy sweater with a fun, textured look! Try braiding the yarn for an extra touch of creativity. Download the instructions and start crafting!
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Bringing Home a Puppy
Step back in time to when pet stores were filled with wagging tails and happy barks! Reminisce to enjoy the fun of choosing a puppy, with prompts, sensory elements, and songs.
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Comforting Sensory Kit
Engage senses and memories of beloved pets with our Purrs & Paws Sensory Kit! Featuring soft textures, familiar scents, and nostalgic sounds, this activity is perfect for memory care.
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Throw a Pet-tacular Themed Party! |
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Furry Friends Fiesta
Everything You Need
Throw a paws-itively fun event with A Pet-tacular Themed Party! Whether you're celebrating the joy of furry friends or simply looking for a playful way to bring people together, this party has it all. Set the scene with festive signs, invitations, table settings, and centerpieces. Add a creative touch with dog and cat tags, and keep the fun going with themed games, puzzles, and delicious pet-inspired recipes.
Make lasting memories with a themed event thatās as entertaining as it is engaging.
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Themed Games, Music & Trivia |
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A Purr-fect Word Game
Think you know your "cat" words? In this clever word game, players guess secret words containing "cat"ābut thatās just the beginning! Once the word is revealed, the real challenge is spelling!
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Dice, Pets & Fun!
Roll the dice and collect everything you need to welcome a furry friend! Players race to gather six essential pet care items to officially "adopt" a cat or dog. A fun, interactive, conversational game!
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Dog Lover Melodies
From heartfelt tributes to playful tunes, music has long celebrated our bond with dogs. Doggone Enjoyable Songs features songs that highlight the joy, loyalty, and companionship of manās best friend.
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Cats and Dogs Trivia
Test your knowledge with 30 fun, engaging trivia questions about our favorite four-legged friends! From famous pets to fascinating facts, this activity gets folks talking in a friendly competition.
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Clipart to Elevate Your Creativity |
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Themed & Everyday Clipart Collection
Looking for the perfect finishing touch? Our extensive Clipart Collection helps you create eye-catching calendars, newsletters, marketing materials, and bulletin boards. With a variety of theme-related and non-theme clipart, you can design beautiful materials that engage, inform, and inspire. Whether you need seasonal graphics, playful accents, or elegant borders, youāll find everything you need to bring your vision to life.
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Plan Ahead with Our May Theme⦠|
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Itās a āGreatā May! As the weather warms, itās only natural that we are drifting to the Great Lakes. Weāre making waves celebrating Great Lakes Awareness Day (May 5), World Migratory Bird Day (May 10), National Maritime Day (May 22), and American Wetlands Month. |
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