Gems Activities

Question 1

Diamond - Independent

Answer 1

Completes tasks independently.

Example: gardening, board games, setting the table.

Question 2

Emerald - Guided Participation

Answer 2

Performs like Diamond but with extra help.

Example: sorting coupons, buttoning buttons.

Question 3

Amber -

Answer 3

Sorting
* Buttoning buttons
* Winding and
unwinding yarn
* Dusting/wiping
* Cutting coupons
* Sweeping
* Getting the mail
* Helping with pets
* Rinsing dishes
* Watering plants
* Folding laundry
* Putting away laundry
* Putting pillows in cases
* Stuffing envelopes

Example: rinsing dishes, wiping surfaces, brushing/petting a pet.

Question 4

Ruby - Assisted Engagement

Answer 4

Participates in very simple tasks.

Example: handing objects, short walks.

Question 5

Pearl

Answer 5

Productive activities
are NOT a huge part of
a Pearl’s day

Example: listening to music, watching mobiles.

Question 6

Pearl

Answer 6

Games NOT appropriate for this gem

Question 7

Amber/Rubies

Answer 7

These TWO: No longer playing games,
but participating in activities

Question 8

Pearl

Answer 8

MAIN ONE: Possibly handing objects
* Watching/listening to
wind chimes
*Listening to music
* Watching mobiles
* Holding things that are
soft to touch
* Holding comforting
objects
* Looking at large pictures