Finding a kitten or puppy

Intention: Cultivate connections through play, evoke emotional memories, spark sensory responses.  We enter the scene with a sound and voice impulse, mimicking the noises of a young kitten or puppy while introducing a partially concealed object.   The...

Hand clapping games

Intention: Forge connections, play collectively, engage in rhythm and movement impulses.  Commencing with a robust presence, we establish a connection with the space and the audience.   The rhythm of traditional hand-clapping games provides the initial...

Illustrate through movement

Intention: Validate a narrative and rekindle memories.  The foundation of this activity is a deep connection.   A resident shares a story, and we engage by expressing the emotions evoked by the narrative.   Gradually, we enhance our...

Mirroring hands

Intention: Foster a connection, activate engagement, and discover shared play.  The resident is seated with their hands visible. The activity begins by mirroring the resident’s hand movements, allowing time for their responses.   As the...

Playing with folktales

Intention: connection, emotional memory calling  Incorporating elements and characters from folk tales into our collective play provides a wonderful opportunity to awaken childhood memories.  These tales also possess deeper significance, as they often...

Mini choreography

Intention: connection, repetition, nostalgia  We arrive with music, with a well-known song from the past.  This music serves as the initial invitation to join us, instantly capturing attention, tapping into emotional memories, and creating an immediate...