Wellness Domains
Social, Intellectual
Description
Do you have early risers in your community? This program can be used as a pre-breakfast activity. Cut the front panel of a cereal box into puzzle pieces. Then discuss breakfast cereal memories as you solve the puzzle.
Instructions
1. Cut the front panel off of two identical cereal
boxes. Tip: Use cereals that are available in your community.
2. Turn one panel over and draw straight intersecting lines on the back using a pen and straight edge. The lines can be diagonal, horizontal, and vertical. The more pieces, the more challenging the puzzle.
3. Put all the pieces in a resealable bag for storage.
4. Give the player the bag of puzzle pieces and the matching uncut panel.
5. Remove the pieces from the bag and place them faceup on a table.
6. The player can try either of the following:
- Put the puzzle together by simply looking at the uncut panel.
- Match and place the puzzle pieces on top of the uncut panel.
7. For an extra challenge, try putting the puzzle together without using the uncut panel.
For discussion:
While assembling the puzzle, discuss breakfast cereals.
- What breakfast cereals can you name? (Cheerios, Corn Flakes, Froot Loops, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Cocoa Puffs, Shredded Wheat, etc.)
- What are some mascots that represent cereals? (Tony the Tiger, Snap, Crackle, and Pop, Crunch, Count Chocula, etc.)
- Do you like sugar or fruit on your cereal?
Details
| Group Size | Time of Day | Duration | Acuity Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Directed 1 on 1 Small (2 - 4) Medium (5 - 8) |
Morning | 15 minutes | Assisted Living Long-term Care Memory Care |
| Facilitator | Gender | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Any | Coed |
Resources
Supplies:
- Table and chair
- Two identical cereal boxes
- Scissors
- Resealable bag
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