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

Christmas Exercise for Preventive Care

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Even simple brain-training exercises and calisthenics become fun when set to music, and keeping the beat helps make everyday movements smoother.

This time, we’ll do a routine to E-girls’ Christmas song “Merry × Merry Xmas★.” The movements are simple—like rotating the neck and stretching the arms—but directing attention to left and right sides also trains cognitive abilities.

Pay attention to expressing the rhythm and Christmas motifs, and be sure to highlight the fun aspect.

To boost the brain-training effect, try more complex variations, such as switching the combinations of arms and legs mid-song.

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Korokoro Pon Game

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Here’s a tabletop game that’s perfect for a Christmas party.

Try pushing and rolling ping-pong balls or tennis balls with a stick.

Place baskets or boxes where the balls will roll, and aim to get the balls to land inside.

After tossing several balls, some will remain on the table, right? You can also have fun weaving around the remaining balls to get yours into the basket.

For an extra touch, it’s nice to set up the tabletop so the balls don’t fall off.

It’s a simple game, but it’s sure to get older adults excited too.

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Silent Night

Christmas Song Exercises You Can Do While Sitting in a Chair [Children’s Song: Silent Night] — Simple, Fun Rhythm Exercises for Seniors and Older Adults, Beginner-Friendly, Ready to Play as-is at Home, in Senior Facilities, or Day Services

This is an exercise routine performed to the classic Christmas carol “Silent Night.” Holding bells in your hands emphasizes the Christmas atmosphere and lets you feel the rhythm of the music through your ears.

It combines clapping movements with touches to the feet, and focusing on the correct sequence of actions also helps with brain training.

It’s important to pay attention to arm extensions and marching steps as well.

While enjoying the Christmas mood, this routine uses large movements to thoroughly work the body.

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Winter Wonderland

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One of the Christmas songs that seems to come from nowhere when winter arrives is “Winter Wonderland.” Its bright sound and lively rhythm create a cheerful, exciting atmosphere.

Although the song was originally born in the United States, it has been translated into various languages and is sung all around the world.

Even while seated, moving your upper body broadly or stepping your feet can serve as stretching and a moderate workout, so I recommend it.

I think it’s a song that even older adults are familiar with, so why not include it in your Christmas recreation activities?

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Hamada Takuya

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Karaoke Contest

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Back when today’s seniors were in their youth, I don’t think karaoke boxes like the ones we have now existed yet.

If people wanted to sing together, they probably relied on so-called sing-along cafés or the “8-track” karaoke machines in snack bars.

Some might never have sung in front of others at all.

A casual, in-house karaoke party would let everyone enjoy singing without worrying about those around them.

If you’re shy about singing solo, forming a group and singing children’s songs could be a good option! Raising your voice is said to be good for your health, so it’s a plan that kills two birds with one stone.

Small prizes would make it even more fun.

Christmas video viewing

Christmas Video ①

Let’s help people feel the Christmas spirit with visuals like brightly shining Christmas trees and gently falling snow.

When these videos play with music in the background while people are gaming or chatting, they’ll catch a glimpse now and then and sense a calm, soothing mood.

In addition to choosing the right visuals and music, it’s also a good idea to be creative with how you insert on-screen text celebrating Christmas to draw more attention to the video.

Because the footage is simple and meant to influence relaxation time, it’s important to think carefully about when and where to incorporate it.

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Easy Christmas Exercises

[Christmas ★ Easy Choreography] All I Want For Christmas Is You / Mariah Carey [Christmas party, kindergarten, nursery school, elementary school, junior high school, easy dance]

Let’s get moving with a dance set to the romantic Christmas classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” It’s a pop song that really highlights the sparkle of the season, so the most important thing is to feel the fun with your whole body.

The choreography is simple, mainly side-to-side steps, but if the song’s fast tempo makes it tricky, it’s a good idea to break the moves into more counts.

If you focus on matching the light, upbeat tempo, you’ll not only achieve smoother body movements but also improve your explosiveness.

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