Looking for ways to engage your residents? It seems to be harder and harder to get your residents to slow down and interact with the staff or each other. Everyone has a full schedule these days. With work and the kids going back to school, not to mention the holidays around the corner. There are some great ways to interact with your residents that really just takes a minute of their time as they're passing through to get their mail or pay their rent. Installing some interactive items near or around your clubhouse or play areas such as chalk boards for the kids so they can take a minute to draw or scribble away! What a great conversation piece. Have lots or colored chalk at the office handy for the kids.
Another great way to get your residents to stop for a moment is to have a photo booth set up year round. You can change the theme with the holidays or season. Selfies are very popular and fun for all ages. You can even offer to take the photo and post them on the community Facebook page (with permission of course) Both of these items are easily created by hand and many of the craft stores offer the supplies for minimal cost. So have fun with it and encourage your residents to take part!
