Travel around the world with this sensory box! Montessori Box is a series of 1:1 or small group programs to get to know participants with memory impairment such as Dementia through facilitating conversation.
Required Supplies
• Travel bag or suitcase
• Souvenirs or postcards from various continents and countries around the world: Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica
Group Size
Min: 1
Max: 8
Activity Instructions
This program is best facilitated as a 1:1 program.
1. Take each item out and have people guess where the item is from or where the place is located.
2. Encourage participants to share memories or fun facts about the place.
3. Create conversation about travelling.
Activity Instruction Adaptations
• This program can be adapted in many ways. Flags from countries can be used or pictures of significant destinations.