Flower Shop Activities for Seniors

A complete large-print activity with prompts, cards, and a simple worksheet. Preview the activity, adjust print settings, and download a ready-to-use pack.

Best use

Use this page for a complete flower shop session with cards, prompts, worksheet tasks, and a printable PDF.

Primary task Run a large-print flower shop activity for seniors
Best used by Senior centers, families, caregivers, activity directors, adult day programs, church volunteers, and one-on-one visitors.
Includes 40 word cards, 14 prompts, 4 worksheet tasks
Print output Letter or A4 PDF, Large or Extra Large type

Activity guide

Run a complete Flower Shop activity

This flower shop activity pack uses large-print cards about bouquets, vases, greeting cards, display windows, ribbons, delivery vans, special occasions, and familiar floral gifts. It supports sorting, conversation, simple worksheets, and relaxed activity-table use without requiring exact recall.

  1. 5 minutesWarm upShow Rose, Carnation, Daisy, or Tulip. Ask which cards feel familiar or easy to picture.
  2. 10 minutesSort the cardsPlace the cards into Flowers, Shop Items, Occasions, People, or Memories. Use broad groups and accept more than one reasonable answer.
  3. 10 minutesConversation promptsChoose several prompts about bouquets, vases, greeting cards, display windows, ribbons, delivery vans, and special occasions. Keep answers short, story-based, or choice-based.
  4. 5 minutesWorksheetUse one matching, circling, sorting, or short-note worksheet task.
  5. 5 minutesCloseAsk each person to choose one flower shop card that feels friendly, useful, or familiar.

Full session preview

40 cards, 14 prompts, and 4 worksheet tasks are available in the printable. This preview shows the first set so a leader can choose the right pace before downloading.

Large-print word cards

Conversation prompts

  • Which flower shop word feels most familiar today? word association
  • Would you rather talk about Flowers, Shop Items, Occasions, People, or Memories? choice
  • What sound, smell, color, or object belongs with flower shop? sensory memory
  • Did you ever spend time around a flower shop, display window, church altar, hospital room, front counter, delivery van, or family table? reminiscence

Worksheet preview

Sorting activity Sort the cards into Flowers, Shop Items, Occasions, People, or Memories.
Circle the familiar words Circle familiar words from this group: Rose, Carnation, Daisy, Tulip, or Lily.
Matching activity Match each word to one category: Rose -> Flowers, Carnation -> Shop Items, Daisy -> Occasions, Tulip -> People, Lily -> Memories.

40 large-print word cards

Full word bank

Flowers

RoseCarnationDaisyTulipLilyIrisMumBaby's Breath

Shop Items

BouquetVaseRibbonGreeting CardDisplay WindowCounterDelivery VanOrder Pad

Occasions

BirthdayAnniversaryWeddingMother's DayChurch ServiceHospital VisitFuneralThank-you Gift

People

FloristCustomerDelivery DriverBrideNeighborFamily MemberChurch FriendVisitor

Memories

Fresh ScentWrapped BouquetWindow DisplaySpecial DeliveryCard MessageTable CenterpieceSunday FlowersTaking Flowers Home

Activity details

Who it is for
Senior centers, families, caregivers, activity directors, adult day programs, church volunteers, and one-on-one visitors.
Time needed
25 to 35 minutes
Supplies needed
Printed cards, pencils, and optional safe props such as a bouquet photo, vase image, greeting card, ribbon sample, flower shop window picture, or delivery van scene.
Editorial status
reviewed on 2026-05-24

Source and review: LargeWords editorial review; full source notes are listed on the topic overview.

Common questions

What is included in this flower shop activities?

It includes 40 word cards, 14 prompts, 4 worksheet tasks plus a facilitator guide and a browser-generated printable PDF.

Who is this flower shop activity for?

It is designed for Senior centers, families, caregivers, activity directors, adult day programs, church volunteers, and one-on-one visitors. Use the prompts as conversation starters, not as a memory test.

Can I print it in a larger format?

Yes. The page supports Large and Extra Large type, Letter and A4 paper, and a black-and-white mode for ink-friendly printing.

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