December 2026 Monthly Activity Program: free sample
Two sample pages from the program: the daily staff plans for December 1 and 2. The full program has a plan and a resident handout for every day of the month, calendars and puzzles with answer keys.
Full pack coming soon to our Etsy shop.
Tuesday, December 1 - Staff plan
Month Planning Circle
Group size: 6 to 20
Supplies: Calendar page, marker, chart paper
Setup: Post the calendar at eye level. Seat the group in a half circle.
How to run it:
- Read the month out loud, one week at a time.
- Ask which events each person wants most and mark a star.
- Ask for one new idea and write it on the chart.
Easier: Offer three choices and let people point or raise a hand.
Harder: Ask a volunteer to run the chart and read it back.
Afternoon: Sudoku Table. Quiet option: Puzzle table.
Wednesday, December 2 - Staff plan
Paper Snowflake Art
Group size: 4 to 12
Supplies: White paper squares, safety scissors, glue sticks
Setup: Pre-fold some squares. Cover tables.
How to run it:
- Show how to fold a square into a triangle three times.
- Cut small shapes along the edges, then unfold.
- Glue the flakes onto blue paper for the window.
Easier: Use pre-cut flakes and decorate with markers.
Harder: Try a six-point fold and a pattern of your own.
Afternoon: Word Search Hour. Quiet option: Coloring.