For theme-related activities think about the following:
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Physical activity such as exercise and/or physical game
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Cognitive activity such as discussion, word game and/or trivia
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Educational activity such as discussion, educational videos, guest speaker
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Sensory-incorporating all 6 senses
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Creative activities such as music, writing, arts and crafts
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Food-related activities such as cooking, socials, etc.
A sample Hawaiian Week may resemble something like this:
Monday
9:45 Meet and Greet 10:30 Hula Dancing 11:00 Polynesian Trivia 11:00 Beach Sensory 2:00 Beachball Volleyball 3:00 Travel Club:Hawaii 3:30 One to One Visits
Tuesday
9:45 Meet and Greet 10:30 Tropical Toss 11:00 Hawaiian Music Appreciation 11:00 Tropical Fruit Sensory 2:00 Bingo 3:00 Ribbon Exercise 3:30 One to One Visits
Wednesday
9:45 Meet and Greet 10:30 Hula Hoop Exercise 11:00 Hawaiian Spelling Bee 11:00 Hawaiian Sights and Sounds Sensory 2:00 Coconut Bowling 3:00 Cooking Club: Pineapple Cake 3:30 One to One Visits
Thursday
9:45 Meet and Greet 10:30 Reach and Stretch 11:00 Hawaiian Crafts: Leis 11:00 Flower Sensory 2:00 Tropical Bingo 3:00 Hawaiian Traditions 3:30 One to One Visits 3:30 Movie: Paradise: Hawaiian Style
Friday/Hawaiian Shirt Day
9:45 Meet and Greet 10:30 Shuffleboard 11:00 Hawaiian Words of Wisdom 11:00 Tropical Music and Sensory 2:00 Hawaiian Luau 3:00 Music and Movement 3:30 One to One Visits
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