March 2021 Activities
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March 1, Monday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free draw and color
10:30am - Tabletop Activities
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Ethics and the Pandemic? What is ethics? Let's explore what it means and its impact on our daily lives!
We celebrate Black History Month by looking into the life of Martin Luther King Jr!
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only Light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only Love can do that."
1) "I've been to the mountain top" - One of MLK Jr. most powerful and last speech!
Today is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day and Pig Day!
1) A Brief History of Peanut Butter
We also continue our virtual tours of California with a view of San Diego!
March 2, Tuesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Indonesian Language Class - 21 essential phrases - Traveling to Indonesia / Essential phrases PDF
10:30am - Tabletop Bowling
11:00am - Beachball Volleyball
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Challenging yourself while at home during the pandemic! Pushing beyond our limits is the only way we can grow!
1) Reasons to always find ways to challenge yourself!
2) Benefits of constantly challenging yourself!
Today is National Dr. Seuss Day as well as National Read Across America Day! Let's enjoy a book reading of some of our Dr. Seuss favorites!
1) One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
3) GO, dog, GO!
March 3, Wednesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - St. Patrick's Day Word Search / St. Patrick's Day Word Scramble
10:30am - Virtual Bingo
11:00am - Board games of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Motivation and the COVID-19 Pandemic! What motivates you in life? In work? Let's explore what motivation is and its importance in our daily lives, especially during the pandemic!
Today is National Anthem Day and Soup it Forward Day!
We also continue our Virtual Tours with a look at some of California's coolest zoos!
March 4, Thursday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts! - Shamrock Pipe Cleaner Rings!
10:30am - Music of Choice!
11:00am - Zumba!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Resources and information on Intellectual Disability!
1) What is intellectual disability?
3) Inland Regional Center (IRC)
Today is National Son's Day, Hospital Day, and Marching Band Day!
We also are lucky today to be looking at and hearing some of the nation's best marching bands!
1) Marching Band Video (Uptown Funk)
March 5, Friday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class w/ Annalisa! - Irish Nachos
10:30am - Movie Day!
11:00am - Outdoor Walk!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Humanity Disturbed! The effects of the lack of socialization during the Pandemic!
2) Human interaction and socialization!
Today is National Employee Appreciation Day! It is also Boysenberry season so that means the Boysenberry Festival at Knott's is in full effect!
We will be watching a virtual tour of Knott's and the famous Log Ride!
March 8, Monday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free draw and color!
10:30am - Tabletop Activities!
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Behavioral Medicine and the COVID-19 Pandemic! The effects of medicine on psychological and mental disabilities!
1) Medicine and Behavioral Health!
We continue Black History Month today with another important figure in history: Rosa Parks
"Everyone must live their lives as a model for others." - Rosa Parks
Today is International Women's Day! Celebrate the fantastic women in your lives!
1) International Women's Day Tribute (Youtube)
It is also National Oregon Day so today we will enjoy a virtual tour of Oregon's scenic coasts and mountain areas!
1) Oregon Virtual Tour #1 (Youtube)
2) Oregon Drone Tour #2 (Youtube)
March 9, Tuesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Indonesian Language Class! - Days of the Week
10:30am - Tabletop Bowling!
11:00am - Indoor/outdoor basketball!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Spring Cleaning and Gardening during the COVID-19 pandemic!
1) Spring Cleaning and Gardening Tips!
Today is National Barbie Day! Annalisa will fill us in on the history of this iconic toy!
Today is also National Meatball Day! We will be watching a "how to" video on proper meatball making as well as a virtual tour of Little Italy ad Downtown San Diego!
March 10, Wednesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:30am - Virtual Bingo!
11:00am - Hand and Foot Massage!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Preventative Health during the COVID-19 pandemic!
1) Importance of Preventative Care!
Today is National Super Mario Bros. Day! Follow us through the history of the world's most famous Italian plumbers!
1) Super Mario Bros. gameplay! (Youtube)
We also take a virtual tour of Old Town San Diego!
1) Old Town San Diego Tour (Youtube)
March 11, Thursday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts! - Shamrock Fruit Loops Necklace!
10:30am - Relaxation time!
11:00am - Puzzle time!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Intake and Eliminations! Understanding the importance of recording and monitoring what comes in and out of your body!
Today we will take a look at one of America's fastest and largest s porting events: NASCAR! We will be enjoying watching a virtual nascar race behind the wheel of one of these 4 wheeled beasts of the asphalt!
March 12, Friday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class w/ Annalisa! - Mint and chip shakes
10:30am - Movie Day!
11:00am - Outdoor Walk!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Teamwork! Teamwork makes the dream work! Teamwork is essential in any professional environment but is a great and important social skill for all of us to have!
Today is National Plant a Flower Day and also Girl Scout Appreciation Day!
March 15, Monday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free draw and color!
10:30am - Tabletop Activities!
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Traumatic Events and the COVID-19 pandemic! How has COVID-19 affected you!?
1) Cause, Symptoms, and ways to Manage with Traumatic events!
We continue our celebrations of Black History Month as we honor: Jackie Robinson
"A life is not important except for the impact it has on others lives." - Jackie Robinson
Today is National Shoe the World Day!
We also take the time to do some virtual drone footage of some the world's most beautiful rainbows and waterfalls!
March 16, Tuesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Indonesian Language Class! - All about animals! / PDF
10:30am - Tabletop bowling!
11:00am - Indoor/Outdoor Basketball!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Positivity during the COVID-19 pandemic! It definitely makes a difference!
1) Benefits of a positive mind!
Today is National Panda Day! Join us for a brief history of these black and white furry friends and we can even take a look at a few of these adorable giants with a live video feed from a zoo!
March 17, Wednesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Hidden Pictures 1 2 / Maze Activity /St. Patrick's Day Connect the Dots
10:30am - Virtual Bingo!
11:00am - Board Games of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Decision Making during the COVID-19 Pandemic!
1) Factors that affect decision making!
Today is St. Patrick's Day! Its the day we dust off all of our green clothing and wear it with pride!
We go over fun facts about St. Patrick's Day and the color green!
1) Irish River Dancing (Youtube)
2) Chicago River St. Patrick's Day (Youtube)
March 18, Thursday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts! - Leprechaun Puppet Template / Leprechaun Puppet Instructions
10:30am - Music of Choice!
11:00am - Dancing time!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Leadership!
2) Importance of effective leadership!
Today is we visit the beautiful island of Ireland and go over its proud and storied history! Come with us as we go on a virtual tour of the vast scenery of ancient Ireland!
1) Ireland Virtual Tour (Youtube)
Today is also Oatmeal cookie day and Sloppy Joe Day! Enjoy some of those tasty treats today!
March 19, Friday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking class w/ Annalisa! - Shamrock Cookies
10:30am - Movie Day!
11:00am - Outdoor Walk!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Building skill sets during the pandemic! Know and understand what you excel at!
1) What are skill sets? Why are they important!?
Today is National Certified Nurse's Day! It is also Let's All Laugh Day, so let's all watch some funny videos to tickle our funny bones!
March 22, Monday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free draw and color!
10:30am - Tabletop Activities!
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Anger and anger management and the COVID-19 pandemic!
We continue our celebrations of Black History Month as we honor: Harriet Tubman
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to change the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman
Today is National Strawberry Day in California! We take a virtual tour of some of the California's delicious strawberry fields!
March 23, Tuesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Indonesian Language Class! - Common Verbs
10:30am - Tabletop Bowling!
11:00am - Indoor/Outdoor Basketball!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Failing and Failure during the COVID-19 pandemic!
Today is National Puppy Day! Let's celebrate with some adorable puppy videos? OH YEA!
Today is also National Tamale Day! Enjoy one of these today if you can!
March 24, Wednesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - March Word Tracing / St. Patrick's Day Addition Worksheet / Shamrock Patterns Worksheet
10:30am - Virtual Bingo!
11:00am - BUE Retrograde Massage!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Discipline and the COVID-19 Pandemic! What is it and how do we keep it!
1) Importance and impact of discipline!
Today is National Diabetes Association Alert Day! Diabetes is one of the most cruel and dangerous diseases affecting millions of people every year! Stay on top of your health and follow-up regularly especially if you have a family history!
Today is also National Cheese Steak Day and we will be also enjoying some virtual sunsets!
March 25, Thursday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Arts and Crafts! - Rainbow and Shamrock Tissue Paper Art / Shamrock Template / Rainbow Template
10:30am - Sensory Stimulation Activity
11:00am - Music of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Empathy and the COVID-19 pandemic! Understanding Empathy and why it is so important now!
Today is National Medal of Honor Day! We look at the history of one America's most highest honors for those that serve our country!
Fun Games!
March 26, Friday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Cooking Class w/ Annalisa! - Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
10:30am - Movie Day!
11:00am - Outdoor Walk!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Cultural Awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic!
1) Understanding Cultural Differences!
Today is National Spinach Day...Not too excited about this holiday...Spinach is gross X/
On the bright side, we take a look at some virtual Roller Coaster rides! Make sure not to eat or drink anything substantial before watching these!
1) Harry Potter Ride! (Youtube)
2) Animal Kingdom (Expedition Everest) (Youtube)
March 29, Monday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Free draw and color!
10:30am - Tabletop Activities!
11:00am - Exercise/ROM
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Importance of Listening during the COVID-19 pandemic!
1) Importance of listening skills!
We continue Black History Month with a look into another influential figure: Maya Angelou
" If you're always trying to be normal you will never know how truly amazing you can be." - Maya Angelou
Today is National Vietnam War Veteran's Day! We honor those that served our country during this horrific war!
1) Quick History of Vietnam War!
We also take a look at the State of Nevada and take a virtual tour of gorgeous Las Vegas!
March 30, Tuesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - Indonesian Language Class - Common Adjectives!
10:30am - Tabletop Bowling!
11:00am - Indoor/outdoor basketball!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Distance education and learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic!
1) Pros and Cons of Distance Learning!
Today is National Vacation Day! Bring us photos or share with us your ideal vacation spot to visit after this pandemic! Today is also National Doctor's Day so let's honor the heroes on the front lines!
We take a virtual tour of the island of Kauai!
March 31, Wednesday
8:00am - Virtual Good Morning
8:30am - Morning ADLs
9:00am - Hand-washing
9:30am - AM snack
10:00am - St. Patrick's Crossword Puzzle / St. Patrick's Day I Spy
10:30am - Virtual Bingo!
11:00am - Board Game of Choice!
11:30a - Hand- washing
12:00pm - Lunch
Learning topic for today: Bias during the COVID-19 pandemic! What is it and how do we identify it?
Today is National Manatee Appreciation Day! We take a look at one of Miami's Manatee Sanctuary today as we continue our virtual tours!
Today is also National Crayon Day! Enjoy coloring a picture or creating a masterpiece today with one of the world's most iconic coloring tool!