Reading can take the reader on new adventures to learn about different realities and experiences. Try this travelling book cart to help participants engage in self-directed activities. 

Required Supplies

• Cart with wheels (a high lip on the cart is recommended so that books stay in place)

  Alternatively, bins can be placed on the cart to secure books

•  Hand sanitizer

• Books (including large print books)

• Magazines

  Optional: Pages of crosswords, word searches and other self-directed activities

Group Size

Min: 1
Max: 1

Hazards

Potential concerns with patients who are on droplet precautions.

Preparation Steps

Utility carts are great because they are compact, have shelves and are easily movable. Place a variety of books on the cart, as well as magazines and other activities.

Activity Instructions

• Take the cart around to rooms and ask if they enjoy reading and if they would like to borrow any books.

This is a great way to converse with participants and share book recommendations! Sanitize each participants hands if they would like to take the books from the shelf.

Activity Instruction Adaptations

• Recommendation: Ask participants about their favourite authors and books to build the library.