Printable Mixed Ability Nature Activities for Older People
Mixed Ability Nature Activity Cards for Older People
The Mixed Ability Nature Activity Cards bring together 1:1 and group-based activities in one complete, adaptable pack, supporting meaningful engagement for residents of all abilities. You will recieve all the cards in the 1:1 and Group Packs - 24 Activity Cards in total.
Designed to reflect the realities of care settings, this pack allows staff to move easily between bedside, one-to-one and shared activities ensuring no one is excluded, regardless of mobility, cognition, energy levels or confidence.
Using familiar, calming nature-based themes such as gardening, flowers, wildlife and the seasons, the cards support both quiet individual moments and shared experiences, helping residents feel connected, valued and included.
What this pack supports
Meaningful engagement for residents of all abilities
Inclusion for those who are often missed as well as those who enjoy groups
Calm, pressure-free participation at every level
Smooth transitions between 1:1 and group activities
Consistent wellbeing support across the whole home
Designed for real care settings
Each card offers:
Clear, step-by-step guidance
Flexible delivery that adapts to the resident or group
Activities suitable for bedside, 1:1 or communal spaces
Simple materials that are easy to source
The mixed pack reduces the need for multiple resources, helping teams respond confidently to changing needs, staffing and daily rhythms.
CQC-aligned by design
The Mixed Ability Nature Activity Cards support evidence for:
Person-centred care (Regulation 9)
Dignity and respect
Meaningful engagement and inclusion
Safe, compassionate care
Positive outcomes and wellbeing
They help make both quiet individual care and shared group activity visible, intentional and recordable.
Why care teams value this pack
One resource that meets multiple needs
Supports consistent practice across shifts and staff
Reduces planning time and pressure
Helps ensure no resident is overlooked
Developed with care at the centre
Created by Nurturefy CIC and informed by Registered Nursing practice, this pack combines compassion, flexibility and structure helping care homes deliver inclusive, dignified wellbeing support for everyone.
Format
Digital download (PDF)
24 Activities and guides - Free Download and Print Garden Bingo!
Designed for easy printing and repeated use
Licence & Usage
Licensed for unlimited use in one setting only (one care home, household, or organisation site).
✔ Unlimited printing within that setting ✖ Not licensed for sharing, resale, or multi-site use
Extended licences available on request.
💚 Social Impact
Nurturefy is a not-for-profit community project. All income from this product is reinvested into supporting people in Blackpool through wellbeing, gardening, and connection-focused initiatives.

