Symmetry with Butterflies
Butterflies are known for their colourful beauty, delicate wings, and the artistic natural symmetry of designs. So, we thought it would...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 15, 20211 min read
Shaving Foam Art!
We're not sure who thought to combine shaving cream and acrylic paint, but it's a work of art! Here what you need: Shaving cream (some...
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The Ideal Team
Jan 10, 20212 min read
Geometric Art Using Painter's Tape
One of the easiest ways to get the creative juices flowing is through art. You may not be a well-renowned painter, sculptor, or...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 20, 20202 min read
Pasta Christmas Wreath
Nowadays you can buy just about any shape, size, and colour dried pasta, however, did you ever think to use them as a piece of art? Back...
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The Ideal Team
Dec 6, 20202 min read
Penguin Craft
One of the most adorable animals representing the season of Winter, cold, snowy days, and playful movements is the penguin! We wanted to...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Stick & Twig Christmas Tree
Have fun making this adorable Christmas tree with your elderly loved one or those in your care. Using items from nature and a few...
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The Ideal Team
Nov 8, 20202 min read
Field of Painted Poppies
Originally called Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is celebrated to mark the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Monday,...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 28, 20202 min read
Paint Pour
Acrylic Paint Pouring is a fascinating technique of fluid movement on a canvas. Using a few materials and your own movements, you and...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Paint with Leaves!
Last week, we wrote a blog on an activity for enjoying the great outdoors by picking colourful autumn leaves to sort and classify as a...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 8, 20201 min read
Sept. 8: This Day in History
From marble statues to comic books to legendary entertainers, films, and television, September 8th was a popular day in the Arts!...
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The Ideal Team
Sep 1, 20201 min read
Sept. 1st: This Day in History
From exploration to disco, September 1st has a little bit for everyone! Use these moments in history to start a conversation with your...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 25, 20201 min read
Aug. 25: This Day in History
WoW! August 25th is truly a day of "Firsts"! From inventions to champions, to the birth of the first actor to play James Bond, this is...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 18, 20201 min read
Aug. 18: This Day in History
Finding the right conversation starters to connect with your elderly loved ones can be difficult. Choosing familiar topics is a great...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 17, 20202 min read
Hand-print Sunflower Craft
There have been a number of social media posts lately of families, couples, and friends going to sunflower fields to take selfies, group...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 11, 20201 min read
Aug. 11: This Day in History
"True conversation is about going on a journey with the people you are speaking with." - Ricky Maye When speaking with your elderly loved...
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The Ideal Team
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Owl Craft
During one of our Fun Facts blogs, we shared a few interesting facts about Owls, so today we thought we would share a cute craft we found...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 28, 20201 min read
July 28: This Day in History
Some days, it's just about reminiscing about animated movies, singing telegrams, and children's books! Whatever the topic, you can...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 21, 20201 min read
July 21: This Day in History
Many of us remember a time when a musician, actor, or world event - such as the first man to walk on the moon! - has impacted our lives...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 17, 20202 min read
Fun Facts: The Smiley Face
Happy World Emoji Day! Now your elderly loved ones and those in your care may not be familiar with the word "emoji", however, they are...
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The Ideal Team
Jul 14, 20201 min read
July 14th: This Day in History
Exploring the unfamiliar can also bring about a conversation with your elderly loved ones. Choose a topic, country, event, or person...
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