More support
Offer one familiar item, a demonstration or help that the person welcomes.
Folding example: feel a towel, watch or fold together.
Know what you’re trying.
The Sample Week brings ten activity ideas together with preparation notes and three support options.
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Two activity ideas for each weekday. Adapt the order to your setting.
- MondayCoffee and HeadlinesPassing Circle
- TuesdayThe Smell TableName the Year
- WednesdayThe Folding HourPostcards Out
- ThursdayBalloon Volley, SeatedWhat Did It Cost?
- FridayBread and ButterThe Friday Toast
Inside the current files.
- Five weekdays with two activity ideas per day.
- Materials, timings and facilitator instructions.
- More support, some support and independent options.
- Example documentation wording to adapt to actual observations.
- Notes space and illustration placeholders.
- Separate 26-page A4 and US Letter editions.
Current preview edition. Both files include all ten activity texts. Illustration spaces are still unfinished. References inside to future Pro quantities or pricing are provisional; paid subscriptions are not open.
What you prepare.
You supply the everyday materials, select stories and music appropriate to your group, and arrange suitable food or drink when relevant. Read each session first and use your setting’s individual care guidance.
One activity.
Three ways to take part.
Choose support for the person and the day. Watching, changing roles or declining are valid choices.
Some support
Break the invitation into small steps and allow time for a response.
Folding example: copy one fold at a time.
Independent
Offer choices and a useful role, with help still available.
Folding example: choose a fold and organise the stack.
Start with one activity.
Try the sample in your setting before deciding whether Pro fits your team.