Coloring activities for nursing homes.
Every drawing comes in Regular and Bold, so the whole table colors the same picture. Hand pages out wherever people are: the table, a lounge chair, a bedside.
No card, no calls. Downloads right away.
At the table, and in someone’s room
- The activity table: one drawing, printed in Regular and Bold. Read the Story Starter, then let them color.
- In someone’s room: 5 Bold pages and a pencil, left within reach, for the person who doesn’t come to the table.
- Before meals: a Bold page at each place, so there's something to do while they wait to eat.
- The long afternoon: a Bold page, a Story Starter, and a chair by the window.
Three steps
Bold is the same drawing with thicker, darker lines and fewer tiny details. Give each person the one that suits them today.
- Print the same drawing in Regular and Bold.
- Hand out a page or two to each person.
- Read the Story Starter aloud while they color.
Skilled nursing, on the same license
Independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing at one address, on one license.
$149 a year per location, not per person. Unlimited copies within your location, for any number of staff.
“What animals lived near the place you grew up?”
Start with 6 free coloring pages
The First Pack: six hand-drawn pages, one in Bold too, with your organization’s name on the cover and a Story Starter on each.
No card, no calls. Downloads right away.
Good to know
How do I run a coloring activity?
Print the same drawing in Regular and Bold, and hand pages out wherever people are, even at a bedside. Read the Story Starter once, slowly, then wait longer than feels comfortable. Never correct a memory. Sign and date the ones they're proud of.
What if someone won’t join?
Leave a page and a pencil within reach, and read the Story Starter anyway. The question works without the page. Some days it's a no, and that's fine.
Which version should each person get?
Choose by the person and the day. Regular suits a long, quiet sit. Bold has thicker, darker lines and fewer tiny details, so it's easier to see and finish. Same picture either way, so no one gets "the easy page."
Why does Bold print gray?
On a copier, choose "Text," not "Photo," and turn off toner save. Bold should print solid black.