Activity guide
Print and use Flowers in the Home word cards
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.
Word card preview
Start with the cards first. The prompts and worksheet stay available only as support material for a longer session.
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.
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
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 word cards?
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.