This lesson focuses on involving senior adults in child care and education programs. Discover the benefits to the children, senior adults, your program, and you when seniors are involved. (2 hours)

Objectives

  • Gain an understanding of intergenerational programming.
  • Understand the benefits of intergenerational programs for participating children, senior adults, and you.
  • Learn how to survey the environment to see if all ages are represented.
  • Identify ways and ideas of how to include senior adults in your program.