Bringing Stories to Life: A Book-Themed Quiz & Creative Bookmark Making

Yesterday at Llanrumney Hub, we dived into a world of stories with a book-themed quiz! 📚

✨ Two lively teams battled it out, shouting out answers and sparking conversations about classic tales. The energy was fantastic—lots of laughter, friendly competition, and shared memories of childhood books.

After the quiz, we got creative, making personalized bookmarks using glitter, sequins, feathers, and cutouts from beloved old books like Winnie the Pooh, Puddle Lane, and Rupert the Bear. As people decorated, they reminisced about the stories they loved as children, bringing back warm memories and sparking meaningful conversations.

The Occupational Therapy Benefits

🧠 Cognitive Stimulation – The quiz encouraged memory recall, problem-solving, and focus while sharing book memories exercised storytelling and social engagement.

🎨 Fine Motor Skills & Creativity – Cutting, gluing, and decorating bookmarks helped hand strength and coordination, supporting skills needed for daily activities.

💬 Social Connection & Wellbeing – Talking about childhood stories and creating together encouraged bonding, nostalgia, and self-expression, promoting emotional wellbeing.

📖 Encouraging Reading & Leisure – Making bookmarks reinforced the value of reading for pleasure and relaxation, a key aspect of maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

This session was the perfect blend of fun, creativity, and connection, proving once again that simple activities can have powerful therapeutic benefits. Looking forward to more engaging sessions ahead!