Spring Event Quiz for Seniors to Enjoy in March
March is full of events like Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day), White Day, and the equinoctial week, making it a season that excites us as we eagerly await the arrival of spring.
In this article, we introduce quizzes for seniors to enjoy in March!
We’ve gathered topics such as customs of Hinamatsuri and types of flowers and plants unique to spring.
These quizzes let you delve deeper into familiar things you thought you already knew, making them perfect for group fun.
Try enjoying these quizzes at nursing care facilities like day service centers or at home.
[For Seniors] Spring Event Quiz to Enjoy in March (1–10)
Difficult-to-read kanji related to spring
It’s a simple quiz where you present kanji and have people think about how to read them.
If you set a spring theme when making the quiz, it can serve as a hint and make it easier to enjoy even for those who aren’t good at quizzes.
One fun aspect of kanji quizzes is that even words we casually say every day can become unrecognizable when written in kanji.
It might also be nice to use words that are rarely written in kanji, so participants can experience the sense of unfamiliarity when they see them in kanji and learn the meanings embedded in the characters used.
Equinox Quiz
During the equinoctial week (Ohigan) that comes in spring and autumn, many people visit their family graves.
This piece explores the meaning and origins of Ohigan, a period strongly associated with such visits.
While deepening your understanding of Ohigan, it also lets you find out when it falls each year.
It may be easiest to present, in chronological order, how Ohigan—originally a period of monastic training in Buddhism—came to be known as a time for visiting graves.
By grasping the meaning contained in the word “Ohigan” and its history, you may be able to bring deeper feelings and intention to your grave visits during Ohigan.
White Day Yes-or-No Quiz
White Day is known as the day to reciprocate Valentine’s Day, so giving sweets as a gift is the norm.
Here’s a quiz related to White Day with a sweets theme.
It’s a simple quiz where words are divided into “has” and “doesn’t have” groups, and you think about what the items in the “has” group have in common.
Since the theme is sweets, which also serves as a hint, even people who aren’t good at quizzes may find it enjoyable.
While having people think about the answer to the quiz, let’s also help them learn what kind of occasion White Day is.
Hinamatsuri Trivia Quiz
Speaking of March events, the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) comes to mind.
Many people have likely displayed Hina dolls and enjoyed the festival.
This is a quiz that explores the meaning of Hinamatsuri and items related to the event.
It asks questions such as which scene the beautifully festive Hina dolls depict, what foods are served, and the meanings behind them.
By learning in detail about the intentions and wishes embedded in the event, you may feel even more connected to Hinamatsuri when it arrives.
Peach Festival Quiz
When it comes to representative events in March, the Doll’s Festival (Hinamatsuri) comes to mind.
Here we present a “Doll’s Festival Quiz” that can be used for recreation in nursing care facilities or for communication at home.
With questions about the date of Hinamatsuri and the items displayed with the hina dolls, it helps older adults think and exercise their brains.
Moreover, recalling memories of Hinamatsuri through the questions may also be effective in preventing dementia.
Why not enjoy the season of the Doll’s Festival by tackling the questions one by one?
Hinamatsuri Spot-the-Difference Quiz
How about a spot-the-difference game that’s effective as brain training for seniors? Here’s a “Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) Spot-the-Difference” activity we recommend for March.
In spot-the-difference, you temporarily memorize the correct picture, right? By using that correct picture as a reference to find the differences, it’s said to be effective for training memory, observation, and concentration.
You can find spot-the-difference pictures online or prepare printed images—one of the nice things about this quiz is that it doesn’t require much effort.
Of course, you can also create a large spot-the-difference illustration in advance and put it up on a whiteboard or similar surface for everyone to enjoy.
Movie Music Quiz
How about giving seniors a brain workout with a music quiz featuring classic films? Old movies are treasure troves of great music.
You can quiz people on the intro or use the chorus—it’s fun either way.
Guessing famous, once-heard movie themes with friends is great mental exercise.
Retracing memories to recall the tunes can be surprisingly enjoyable.
Adding playful hints is a nice touch, too.
You can find and prepare the music online and elsewhere.
Put together a few questions and have fun with everyone!
