A Day in the Life at Bloch Care CA
9:00 AM - Arrival & Morning Check-In
Participants are welcomed by staff and supported with:
- Morning greetings & wellness check
- Review of the day's schedule
- Organization of personal items
- Light social warm-up activities
Staff complete attendance and any required notes frmo families.
9:15 AM - Morning Group Warm-Up
To prepare for the day, we begin with:
- Mindfulness
- Deep breathing
- Gentle stretching
- Group discussion ("How are we feeling today?")
This promotes emotional regulation and sets a positive tone.
10:00 AM - Social Recreation Block 1
Activities rotate daily. Examples include:
Cooking & Kitchen Skills
- Learning simple recipes
- Practicing safe cutting measuring
- Making snacks or preparing group meals
- Understanding nutrition
Arts & Crafts
- Painting
- Seasonal projects
- Sensory art
- Creative expression activities
These activities promote fine motor skills, creativity, and social engagement.
11:00 AM - Kibu Lesson: Independent Living Skills
Participants engage in guided Kibu digital lessons focused on:
- Budgeting
- Safety skills
- Communication
- Emotional awareness
- Hygiene & self-care
- Daily living routines
12:00 PM - Lunch & Social Time
Participants enjoy their lunch brought from home.
Staff support:
- Meal independence
- Safe eating practices
- Social conversation
- Relaxation period
This is also a time for building friendships and communication skills.
12:45 PM - Tai Chi / Movement Therapy
Led by our Tai Chi Master specializing in:
- Body awareness
- Emotional control
- Stress management
- Balance and coordination
- Mind–body connection
This session helps participants calm their bodies and minds while learning movement sequences.
1:30 PM - Social Recreation Block 2
A second structured activity block, which may include:
- Music and rhythm activities
- Group games (cognitive & social)
- Movie and discussion
- Journaling or communication practice
- Hands-on projects
Each day varies to keep engagement high and match participants’ goals.
2:40 PM - Clean-Up & Closing Circle
Participants practice responsibility and independence by helping tidy their work areas
Closing circle includes:
- What went well today
- What we learned
- Emotional check-out
- Preview of tomorrow’s activities
3:00 PM - Dismissal
Participants are checked out safely through:
- Family pick-up
- Caregiver pick-up
- Transportation support (if applicable)