Rec Therapy Month
A type of therapy that uses recreation and other activity-based interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
What is recreational therapy?
Groundhog Day falls on this calendar day every year.
What is February 2?
Valentine’s Day falls on this calendar day every year.
What is February 14?
Presidents' Day was originally created to celebrate the birthday of this president (Hint: he was the first president of the United States).
Who is George Washington?
This holiday falls once every 4 years on February 29.
What is Leap Day?
These professionals assess client needs and plan appropriate recreation interventions to help clients reach their goals for physical, social, and emotional well-being.
When the groundhog sees his shadow, this is the predicted weather.
What is 6 more weeks of winter?
Valentine’s Day is named after this patron saint.
Who is Saint Valentine?
In addition to George Washington, this president is also celebrated on Presidents' Day because his birthday is also in February.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
In the U.S., this month-long celebration in February honors the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities of African Americans who have helped shape the nation’s history.
What is Black History Month?
True or false: Recreational therapists have the same job as recreation workers.
What is false? Recreational therapists plan recreation interventions as treatment for their clients whereas recreation workers plan recreation activities primarily for enjoyment.
When the groundhog DOES NOT see his shadow, this is the predicted weather.
What is early Spring?
This mythological cherub is a symbol of Valentine’s Day and is usually depicted with a bow and arrow.
Who is Cupid?
Presidents' Day is celebrated every year on the ____________ Monday in February (Hint: first, second, third, or fourth).
What is the third Monday?
This holiday starts on February 1 and is celebrated over a 15-day festival in China, Vietnam, South Korea, and other Asian countries. In the West, it is sometimes called “Chinese New Year.”
What is Lunar New Year or Spring Festival?
Recreational therapy can be traced all the way back to these two ancient civilizations that used music, dance, exercise, and entertainment to promote healing. (Hint: We’ve learned about these civilizations recently during art history!)
What is ancient Egypt and ancient Greece?
The name of the groundhog who predicts the weather.
Who is Punxsutawney Phil?
More than 8 billion of these heart-shaped candies are manufactured every year in order to have enough supply for Valentine’s Day.
What are conversation hearts?
He was the only president to have been unanimously elected by the Electoral College.
Who is George Washington?
This holiday on February 5 is dedicated to a favorite melted chocolate dessert. (Hint: we will be celebrating this holiday during LEAD next week!)
What is National Chocolate Fondue Day?
The official title of a certified recreational therapist.
What is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist?
The 1993 film Groundhog Day stars this actor.
Who is Bill Murray?
Originating from the TV show "Parks and Recreation," this holiday, observed on February 13, is dedicated to celebrating female friendships.
What is Galentine's Day?
There have been this many Presidents of the United States.
What is 46? (Or 45—Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, so he is considered both the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.)
This holiday, observed on the third Friday in February (February 18 this year), honors individuals who selflessly provide personal care, physical support, and emotional support to another individual.
What is National Caregivers Day?