STEAM Activities for Seniors

Senior Tech Enrichment

• Explore the technology we’ve invested in to help the seniors we work and play with learn, explore, and enjoy a variety of tech platforms through games and hands-on lessons.

STEAM Awareness

• Collaborative, hands-on STEAM activities that blend learning, community building, and enjoyment. Open to all groups wanting to get a taste for STEAM. 

Workshops, Events, Clubs

• Tailored for independent seniors, offering diverse, theme-based STEAM workshops suitable for small groups of 10-20.

Various Theme Based Lessons

• A range of theme-based hands-on STEAM lessons, adaptable to the specific needs of residents in assisted living communities. 

Active Play

• Build community, connection, and self-esteem for those in high functioning memory - adapt for those in lower functioning memory. 
• LEGO Play, Playdough, STEAM activities

Outside Resources

• Additional ideas to help build your programs. These 1000+lessons can be modified for any group. 

Video and Activity

• STEAM Cards are letter-sized, front-to-back cards with 30-minute activities for life enrichment leaders. 
• Some require more material prep than others. 
• The format is centered around a video related to STEAM, with 1-2 hands-on activities.

Overview 

• Hands-on learning experiences that bring together senior citizens and younger generations, fostering cross-age collaboration and knowledge sharing in STEAM disciplines. 

• Creating low-tech makerspaces in nursing homes or assisted living communities can greatly enhance seniors' quality of life. These spaces provide a sense of achievement that boosts self-esteem and confidence. Engaging in new activities not only brings joy but may also inspire seniors to discover new hobbies.

• September is Grandparents Month, a time to celebrate spending time with each other! 
• How? Express your love for your grandparents, grandfriends, or grandchildren by doing something with them or for them! Build a legacy of fun memories to be passed on!
• Find a whole list of activities for the month, including external events.

• Part of creating a legacy is understanding where we come from.
• Find information about our Legacy in Stories Project.
• Use the format to build your own life stories programs! 
• Please cite us in any work

• The Stories in STEAM program focuses on those in memory care. 
• We harness the power of reading picture books combined with hands-on learning to create meaningful experiences that stimulate cognitive function, support emotional well-being, improve physical coordination, and foster social connections.