words have power
We’re building on that.
Meet poemRENOVATION, an award-winning word challenge that sparks creativity, connection and self-expression for people of all ages and abilities. Here’s how it works.
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Now Available:
poemRENOVATION Word Blocks!
Transform literary passages into hands-on, creative fun! Rearrange the word blocks to create something new: Craft a poem. Tell a story. Stir memories. Spark joy! Then flip the card to see how the original author used those same words.
Whether you’re…
- An activities provider looking for meaningful new programming
- An educator eager to ignite screen-free engagement
- A caregiver seeking connection through creativity
- A wellness professional in search of new tools to encourage self-expression
- Someone hunting for the perfect gift for a word-lover
- Or a creative soul craving something new…these word blocks are for you.
No screens. No rules. Just create!
about
how
poemRENOVATION
works
poemRENOVATION invites participants to rearrange scrambled snippets of literature into something entirely their own. No rules, no wrong answers. Just the freedom to create.
features
- Free & premium digital versions
- Themed 3D-printed word block sets
- Opportunities to connect virtually and in person
- Great for individual and group use
benefits
- Sparks creativity
- Quick & easy to use
- Customizable
- Fosters community
- Boosts confidence
- Aids social-emotional health
- Bolsters mental acuity
research
We’ve done our homework
poemRENOVATION has been beta tested in academic and continuing care settings with great success.
We’re a two-time Yale Innovation Summit winner. Let us show you why.
Piloted In United Church Homes Communities across Ohio
Student beta-testers
testimonials
What users are saying
“We have discovered that residents at every level of care can find joy with poemRENOVATION. Even residents living with memory impairment have engaged successfully and creatively with the program, stimulating new pathways and reopening memory connections once thought lost. We love poemRENOVATION and so do our residents.”
Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel
Former CEO, United Church Homes
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educational uses
Venturing to the front of the room, laptop positioned to cover all but her eyes, a timid student shares her words, unable to hide the smile in her voice. A boy...
workshops
Speaking
Engagements
Spark creativity and connection with an interactive online or in-person workshop facilitated by poemRENOVATION’s founder, Kelly de la Rocha.
Workshops can be customized for:
- Wellness professionals
- Memory Cafes
- Students, grades 5 and up
- Continuing care communities
- Educators
- Activities Directors
- Community Groups
- Corporate Team-Building
- Creative wellness events
- And more!
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