Residents at Ashley House have been getting into the Easter spirit by creating their own colourful Easter egg decorations.
Using card and plenty of sticky shapes, residents designed unique eggs to hang on the wall, with each one showing a different mix of colours, patterns and springtime details. The finished decorations are full of character and have brought a lovely seasonal touch to the home.
The photos capture some wonderful moments from the activity. Maggie can be seen carefully adding butterfly stickers to her egg-shaped card and later proudly showing her decorated rabbit. Wendy enjoyed taking part in the Easter paper crafts with support from a carer, while Barb added sheep and bird stickers to her design. Herta and Eileen also proudly showed off their finished eggs, each one completely individual.
As well as being enjoyable, activities like this can offer important benefits for residents. Working with card and stickers helps to support dexterity and cognitive development, while also encouraging creativity, concentration and a sense of achievement. Just as importantly, it provides a relaxed opportunity to spend time together and enjoy meaningful engagement.
It has been lovely to see residents express themselves through their designs, and the finished creations now make a cheerful display for everyone to enjoy.
