Bean Sorting by Color

Bean sorting by color is a simple yet effective activity for individuals with dementia. It helps stimulate cognitive functions, enhance fine motor skills, and provide sensory engagement. Collect a variety of dried beans in different colors (e.g., kidney beans, black beans, chickpeas, lentils). Designate areas or containers for each type of bean or color bean on a table or flat surface.

• Cognitive Stimulation: Sorting beans by color helps stimulate memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
• Fine Motor Skills: Handling and sorting the beans can enhance dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Sensory Engagement: The tactile experience of handling the beans and the visual stimulation from the different colors can be soothing and engaging.