Activity guide
Run a complete Flowers in the Home activity
This flowers in the home conversation pack uses large-print cards about vases, houseplants, windowsills, flower gifts, colors, and familiar rooms. It works well for quiet visits, table activities, and gentle reminiscence.
- 5 minutesWarm upShow Vase, Rose, Windowsill, and Gift. Ask which words feel familiar.
- 10 minutesSort the cardsPlace cards into Flowers, Places, Containers, Colors, Gifts, and Care.
- 10 minutesConversation promptsAsk about vases, corsages, flower gifts, windowsills, colors, and favorite rooms.
- 5 minutesWorksheetUse one matching, circling, or sorting task.
- 5 minutesCloseAsk each person to choose one flower or color card that feels pleasant.
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.
Conversation prompts
- Did you ever keep flowers on a table, windowsill, porch, or dresser? reminiscence
- Which flower card feels most familiar? word association
- Would you rather talk about colors, rooms, gifts, or vases? choice
- What flower color feels cheerful today? choice
Worksheet preview
Sorting activity Sort the cards into Flowers, Places, Containers, Colors, and Gifts and Care.
Circle the colors Circle the color words: red, vase, yellow, pink, lily, purple, white.
Matching activity Match each word to a group: Carnation, Windowsill, Basket, Birthday Flowers, Green Leaves.
40 large-print word cards
Full word bank
Flowers
RoseCarnationDaisyTulipLilyVioletMumGeranium
Places
Kitchen TableWindowsillPorchDining RoomBedroomChurchFront HallSunroom
Containers
VasePitcherFlower PotBasketJarPlanterWater GlassBud Vase
Colors
RedYellowWhitePinkPurpleOrangeGreen LeavesMixed Bouquet
Gifts and Care
Birthday FlowersCorsageGet-Well FlowersAnniversaryWateringTrimmingFresh ScentRibbon
Activity details
- Who it is for
- Caregivers, families, senior centers, activity directors, church visitors, and one-on-one conversation visits.
- Time needed
- 20 to 30 minutes
- Supplies needed
- Printed cards, pencils, and optional safe flower photos, silk flowers, or a small vase.
- 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 flowers in the home activities?
It includes 40 word cards, 14 prompts, 4 worksheet tasks plus a facilitator guide and a browser-generated printable PDF.
Who is this flowers in the home activity for?
It is designed for Caregivers, families, senior centers, activity directors, church visitors, and one-on-one conversation visits. 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.