Connecting the Dots Between Generations: Activities for Quality Time Together

by Vickie Rodgers, Vidya Vasudevan (Illustrator)

A creative intergenerational activity book for children older adults to complete with a special older or younger person in their lives. The activities in this book will stimulate discussions between generations. They can compare their childhood and travel experiences, share life stories, explore each others interests, play games such as tic-tac-toe and connect the dots. There are simple activity and craft ideas, as well as coloring pages and word finds. This is a wonderful activity book for different generations spend quality time together and learn more about each other. So often in today's culture we do not take the time to share our lives with someone from a different generation.This book is a stand alone activity book, but is also a companion book to Ms. Ruby and The Gigi Friendship Comes in All Ages.

27 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2023

About the author

Vickie Rodgers has a Master’s degree in nursing,
is a former Professor of Nursing Education, and
is presently the Clinical Educator of a large
retirement community.She has a passion for
working with the elderly, and creating this book
is her bucket-list labor of love. Vickie’s goal
is to help children realize that older adults can
bring love into their lives, along with valuable
lessons. Watching her grandchildren bring
sunshine and happiness to the real-life Ms. Ruby
has brought joy to Vickie and her family. She
and her husband have three grown children,
four grandchildren, and two goldendoodles.