[Elderly Care Facility] Fun-filled recreational activities for a Christmas party: crafts, rhythmic exercises, games, and even a snack-time activity

Easy rhythm exercises for Jingle Bells

[Jingle Bells] Easy rhythm exercise to a Christmas song! A seated song-exercise you can do while sitting in a chair. You can play it as-is for use in senior care facilities and day services! / For seniors / Health exercise

This is an exercise routine that emphasizes the fun of moving your body, producing sounds with bells and clapping in time with the music.

By letting the bells ring, participants can fully feel the world of “Jingle Bells.” A key point is which part of the body you strike to sound the bells.

By gradually making the combinations of hands and feet more complex, you can also add a brain-training effect as participants think about what movement comes next.

Rather than focusing on speed, encourage them to perform each movement accurately and use large motions to get their bodies moving thoroughly.

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Present Balance Game

[Christmas Craft] Make a Stand and Play♪ Present Balance Game! [Craft Play]

This is a game that lets you enjoy the challenge of balance with a Christmas tree motif.

You stack toilet paper rolls—slit and spread open—and paper plates alternately to resemble a tree, then place present boxes on it without letting it topple.

By using a paper plate for the base of the tree as well, intentionally creating a wobbly structure, players naturally focus on balance when placing the boxes.

Pay attention to decorating the tree and presents, too, so players can feel the Christmas atmosphere while concentrating on their hand movements.

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Meringue cookies

How to make an edible Christmas tree with 1 egg white 🎄 Meringue cookies 머랭쿠키

Meringue cookies are light in texture and adorably cute.

Since they need only a few ingredients, they’re perfect for a Christmas snack activity! To make them festive, shaping them like Christmas trees can lift the mood.

First, add granulated sugar to egg whites and whip over a hot-water bath until stiff peaks form.

Next, mix in cornstarch, transfer to a piping bag, pipe into tree shapes, and decorate with silver dragées or other sprinkles.

Then just bake them in the oven! If you add food coloring during the whipping step, they’ll look even more stylish.

They also make great gifts, so give them a try!

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Tower Building Game

Christmas Party Tower Building Game

The “Tower Building Game” is an activity where you stack paper cups while saying Christmas-themed keywords.

It may seem very simple, but it requires coming up with Christmas-related words and maintaining the concentration needed to stack the cups.

It might be a bit challenging for older adults, but it’s perfectly fine if you go slowly! It serves as brain training and a finger exercise, so please give it a try!

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Making a puppet that goes ‘paku-paku’ (a chomping puppet)

Chattering Puppet Made from a Milk Carton: Penguin Puppet [Craft]

Let’s try a simple Christmas craft using milk cartons! Prepare two milk cartons cut into box shapes, and cover them with origami paper.

Turn one into the head and the other into the body to make Santa.

Once the origami is attached, tape it together at Santa’s back, and shape it so the mouth can open and close—then it’s done.

Try making a reindeer the same way.

If you open the part connected at the reindeer’s back all the way, it can look like it’s walking on four legs.

Why not make these as a fun Christmas memory?

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Exercise Dance

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This is an exercise routine set to the song “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” which depicts the relationship between Santa Claus and his reindeer—the symbols of Christmas.

To perform the choreography smoothly, be sure to start only after thoroughly warming up with activities like marching in place and shoulder raises.

Because the movements are gentle and follow the lyrics, it’s important to feel the mood of the music and stay mindful of making large, expressive motions.

Although it’s done while seated, you’ll move your legs as well as your arms at the same time, making it a routine that effectively works the entire body.

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Christmas Bowling

Yuuyuukyo Day Service: This week’s recreation is kick bowling.

Get moving with a little bowling and enjoy a lively Christmas! Make large pins out of cardboard, and use balls sized to match older adults’ strength.

Instead of throwing the ball to roll it, kick it gently with your foot to roll it and knock down the pins.

Everything is made from lightweight materials, so it’s easy to enjoy without much strain.

Try designing the pins like Christmas trees or adding small festive touches to make it even more fun! We also recommend giving out Christmas presents based on the number of pins knocked down.

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