Memory Activities

Family Television Activities

Large-print family television activities for antennas, evening programs, TV trays, black-and-white sets, news, and shared shows.

Best for
Senior centers, families, caregivers, activity directors, adult day programs, church volunteers, and one-on-one visitors.
Time needed
25 to 35 minutes
Topic angle
antennas, evening programs, TV trays, black-and-white sets, news, and shared shows
Word cards
40 reviewed cards

Activity overview

This family television activity pack uses large-print cards about antennas, evening programs, TV trays, black-and-white sets, news, shared shows, and living room routines. It supports sorting, conversation, simple worksheets, and relaxed activity-table use without requiring exact recall.

Large-print notes

  • Begin with concrete words such as Television, Antenna, Dial, Channel, or TV Tray.
  • Offer choices between Television Items, Programs, Room Details, People, or Memories instead of asking recall-heavy questions.
  • Use Extra Large cards when participants read across a table or from a recliner.
  • Let participants point, sort, read aloud, listen, or pass without correction.
  • Keep personal, family, work, service, and faith details optional for comfort.

Sample conversation prompts

  • Which family television word feels most familiar today? word association
  • Would you rather talk about Television Items, Programs, Room Details, People, or Memories? choice
  • What sound, smell, color, or object belongs with family television? sensory memory
  • Did you ever spend time around a living room, family room, neighbor's house, motel room, or evening routine? reminiscence

Sample word cards

Source and review

Editorial standard

family television words were selected for antennas, evening programs, TV trays, black-and-white sets, news, shared shows, and living room routines. Prompts are original LargeWords activity content and keep personal sharing optional.

Status: reviewed by LargeWords editorial review on 2026-05-24.

Lexical checks

Merriam-Webster Dictionary
Spelling and common English word form checks.

Oxford Learner's Dictionaries
Plain-English vocabulary review for common word familiarity.

Activity design

LargeWords editorial activity design
Original family television conversation prompts, sorting tasks, worksheet structure, and facilitator notes.

Accessibility

RNIB large and giant print guidance
Large-print orientation and readable print defaults.