An engaging way to introduce Unfinished Nautical Wood Cutouts to a dementia participant, turning a simple craft into a meaningful, sensory-rich experience. D1-D3

Set of box pack with total 45 nautical wooden cutout:

• Wooden shapes: anchor, sailboat, ship wheel, compass
• Smooth, unfinished wood (easy to paint or color)
• Optional: string or ribbon for hanging
• Markers, paint, stickers, or glue-on decorations

• Choose a Shape

• Offer 2–3 shapes at a time.
• Say: “Would you like to start with the anchor or the sailboat?”

• Decorate Together

• Use bold markers or paint pens.
• Encourage choice: “Would you like to color the compass blue or red?”
• Add stickers, glitter, or small seashells if available.

• Talk About the Sea

• Prompt gentle conversation:

• “Have you ever been on a boat?”
• “What color is the ocean where you grew up?”

• Finish and Display

• Tie a ribbon through the hole (if included).
• Hang it on a wall, door, or window.


 
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