- Tub Tile Adhesive
- Pack of over 200 coloured tiles
- 6 x Ceramic Coasters
- 1 x Pack 10 Glue Spreaders
Mosaic Tile Coaster Kit
$83.30 inc. GST
Promote well-being and engagement in your aged care community with a meaningful, dementia-friendly activity
Cognitive & Emotional Benefits:
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Memory recall through color and pattern choices, sparking personal stories and past experiences
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Fine motor coordination from handling small tiles and using tools like the glue spreader
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Social bonding by working in pairs or small groups, encouraging communication and teamwork
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Emotional uplift through creative expression and the joy of giving or displaying a handmade item
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Increased self-esteem from completing a meaningful, beautiful project
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Enhanced focus and attention span as participants become immersed in a calming, purposeful task
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Sensory stimulation through tactile engagement with textures, shapes, and colors
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Routine reinforcement for those with dementia, as repeated participation can build comfort and familiarity
Setup Time:
15 minutes
Activity Duration:
45–60 minutes
Group Size:
Ideal for 4–12 participants (pairs or small groups)
Instructions:
1. Welcome & Introduction (5–10 mins)
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Briefly introduce the activity. Show a finished coaster as an example.
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Explain the steps simply, and reassure participants that there is no “right or wrong” design.
2. Design Phase (15–20 mins)
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Encourage participants to plan their design in the tray.
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Let them play with colors and patterns using the ceramic tiles.
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Staff/volunteers can assist with suggestions or hand-over-hand support if needed.
3. Grouting & Tile Placement (15–20 mins)
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One person in each pair grouts the base using the spreader.
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The other places the tiles on the grout according to their plan.
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Allow time for light adjustment and creativity.
4. Clean Up & Chat (10 mins)
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Clean hands and surfaces.
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Encourage discussion about their coaster—colors chosen, who it’s for, etc.
5. Display or Gift (Optional)
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Coasters can be dried and then used, displayed in the facility, or wrapped to give to family members.
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Take a photo of the participant with their finished piece for memory boards or newsletters.
