Keep It Simple
$36.00 inc. GST
A revised edition of Lauretta Kaldor’s original arts and crafts manual, this resource gives lifestyle coordinators more than 40 achievable projects to run with residents in aged care. Updated content sits alongside new additions across 56 pages, keeping sessions practical and accessible.
This reminiscence activity manual supports arts and crafts sessions in aged care
Keep It Simple is a printed activity manual by Lauretta Kaldor, revised and updated with new projects added to the original collection. It gives lifestyle coordinators a ready bank of achievable arts and crafts projects to run with residents in residential aged care. The focus is on keeping projects accessible and manageable, so sessions stay positive and participants can complete work with confidence.
What’s included
The manual contains more than 40 projects across 56 pages, with updated content from the original edition alongside newly added ideas.
How to use this resource
Coordinators lead sessions directly from the manual, selecting projects that suit the group’s abilities and interests. Projects can be run one-to-one or with small groups, and the range of options makes it straightforward to vary sessions over time without repeating the same activity too soon.
- Small group craft sessions: Select a project from the manual and run it as a structured group activity, with the coordinator guiding each step.
- One-to-one engagement: Use a single project as a focused individual activity for residents who prefer quieter, personalised sessions.
- Rotating project schedule: With more than 40 projects available, coordinators can plan a rolling schedule to keep craft sessions varied across weeks or months.
- Reminiscence prompt: Use completed craft pieces as a starting point for conversation about past hobbies, skills, or memories connected to the activity.
- Format: Printed manual
- Page count: 56 pages
- Number of projects: More than 40
- Edition: Revised edition of the original Lauretta Kaldor publication