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Start here
Most directors open the app with a job in mind — not a menu name. Pick what you need today; each card opens the tools that usually solve it. Scroll down for the complete map organized like the main navigation.
- Activity CalendarDay-by-day schedule — drag activities, print the month, resident views.All plans
- Director's PlannerMonth workspace with tasks, observances, and Nova planning help.All plans
- Activity HubSearch 333 activities with supplies, adaptations, and documentation prompts.All plans
- National CalendarNational days and observances to weave into your schedule.All plans
- Annual overviewYear-at-a-glance planning across months and care lines.All plans
- Nova calendar & budget cheat sheetSettings setup, budget workflow, and copy-paste Nova prompts.All plans
Quick path: Dashboard → Calendar → Activity Hub → documentation.
Full platform map
Every major tool, grouped like the navigation menu — useful for training and power users.
Planning
Day-to-day scheduling, libraries, backup plans, and budgets.
Today
- DashboardYour home screen: quick links, seasonal reminders, and setup prompts.Sign in to access →All plans
- Activity CalendarBuild and print monthly schedules; drag activities; resident-friendly views.Sign in to access →All plans
- Activity HubSearch 333 activities with supplies, adaptations, and documentation prompts.Sign in to access →All plans
Plan the month
- Annual overviewYear-at-a-glance planning across months and care lines.Sign in to access →All plans
- Director's PlannerMonth workspace with tasks, observances, and Nova planning help.Sign in to access →All plans
- National CalendarNational days and observances to weave into your schedule.Sign in to access →All plans
Program libraries
- Craft Your YearSeasonal craft and programming arcs across the year.Sign in to access →All plans
- The Gift WorkshopGift-making and giving programs for holidays and family events.Sign in to access →All plans
- Holiday & observance packsMajor holidays with multi-level activities, supplies, and flyers.Sign in to access →All plans
- Special EventsOne-off events and community celebrations beyond the daily calendar.Sign in to access →All plans
Backup & budget
- Plan B ActivitiesEmergency and slow-day backup activities with copy-ready documentation.Sign in to access →All plans
- No-Staff KitShort-staff and float coverage ideas that need minimal prep.Sign in to access →All plans
- Bedside VisitsRoom-visit and bedbound programming packets and cart tools.Sign in to access →SNF/NFALMCCampus
- Budget PlannerNova monthly budget planner and calendar cost estimates.Sign in to access →All plans
Programs
Curated program hubs — open a hub for full activity lists, scripts, and printables.
- Bingo HubBingo formats, callers, solo bedside bingo, and seasonal packs.Sign in to access →All plans
- America @ 250Patriotic and heritage programming for the 250th anniversary window.Sign in to access →All plans
- Memory Care hubGolden Hour, nursery rhymes, classic TV, life stations, and MC pathways.Sign in to access →ALMCSNF/NFCampus
- Buzzy Box LibraryThemed sensory memory boxes with supply lists and facilitation guides.Sign in to access →ALMCSNF/NFCampus
- Games & FunGame library, game show mode, and group game resources.Sign in to access →All plans
- Arts & CraftsCraft library, contact-paper arts, and personalization arts programming.Sign in to access →All plans
- Music & StoriesSongs with a Story, music decades, and rhyme-through-the-decades tracks.Sign in to access →All plans
- Travel & DiscoveryRound the World, passport book, state stories, and wonder tours.Sign in to access →All plans
- Life & WellnessWellness tracker (IL-forward) and outdoor activity ideas.Sign in to access →All plans
- Movement and SportsSports day, events, and facility-friendly movement and sports activities.Sign in to access →All plans
- Media ClubScreen programming, watch lists, and media club session guides.Sign in to access →All plans
Residents
Person-centered tools — preferences only, no PHI in this app.
- Resident ProfilesFirst-name profiles, interests, and engagement history for matching activities.Sign in to access →All plans
- Resident Activity ProfilePrintable personalized activity profile with favorites, goals, and family communication template.Sign in to access →All plans
- My StoryLife story prompts and printable story pages for visits and events.Sign in to access →All plans
- RecognitionWall of fame and resident recognition programming.Sign in to access →All plans
- Resident CouncilCouncil meeting support and resident voice documentation.Sign in to access →All plans
- Family CheerFamily-facing cheer and connection activities.Sign in to access →All plans
- Adopt a ResidentStaff–resident connection program with visit notes by care setting.Sign in to access →All plans
- Birthday ProgrammingMonthly birthday boards and celebration ideas.Sign in to access →All plans
- Printable Activity PacketsDownloadable packets for room visits and small groups.Sign in to access →All plans
- Welcome ProgramNew resident welcome and orientation activities.Sign in to access →All plans
Documentation
Survey-ready language generators and reporting — SNF/NF tools are labeled for nursing settings.
- CMS Note GeneratorCopy-ready activity notes with setting-appropriate regulatory language.Sign in to access →SNF/NFCampus
- Attendance ReportsParticipation tracking and monthly reporting helpers.Sign in to access →All plans
- Newsletter GeneratorFamily and community newsletter blurbs from your programming.Sign in to access →All plans
- QAPI GuideQuality activities and QAPI-aligned documentation framing for SNF/NF.Sign in to access →SNF/NFCampus
- MDS MappingConnect activities to MDS Section N pursuit patterns.Sign in to access →SNF/NFCampus
- Documentation HubCentral index for documentation tools and templates.Sign in to access →SNF/NFALMCCampus
Community
Volunteers, families, fundraising, and awareness campaigns.
- Volunteer PortalCoordinate volunteers and document visits.Sign in to access →All plans
- Family & FundraisingFamily events and fundraising programming support.Sign in to access →All plans
- Appreciation WeeksStaff and volunteer appreciation week toolkits.Sign in to access →All plans
- Alzheimer's AwarenessAwareness month programming and education resources.Sign in to access →All plans
- Wellness AwarenessMonthly wellness themes and bulletin content.Sign in to access →All plans
Learning Hub
Training, professional language, and Nova.
- Activity director orientationProfessional onboarding for new activity directors — care levels, transitions, IDT partnership, and setting-specific checklists. Not an app tour.Sign in to access →All plans
- Guide HubRegulatory and best-practice guides index.Sign in to access →All plans
- Redirection & Words That MatterDignity-first communication and redirection scripts.Sign in to access →All plans
- Staff WellnessResources for activity staff wellbeing.Sign in to access →All plans
- Weekend Enrichment IdeasWeekend enrichment ideas and flexible programming support.Sign in to access →IL
- Weekend & Low-Staff SupportFormal low-staff engagement support program module.Sign in to access →SNF/NFALMCCampus
- Activity as Part of the Care TeamFall prevention, IDT partnership, and clinical observation framing.Sign in to access →All plans
- You Are AppreciatedRecognition letter and affirmations for directors.Sign in to access →All plans
- Ask NovaFull Activity Expert for planning, documentation language, and adaptations.Sign in to access →All plans
- Platform mapThis page — full capability index for the app.Sign in to access →All plans
Resources
Generators, supplies, media, printables, and quick tools.
- GeneratorsActivity builder, card generator, certificates, puzzles, and more.Sign in to access →All plans
- Supply HubShopping lists and Amazon affiliate supply links for activities.Sign in to access →All plans
- Media HubCurated watch lists and screen programming by theme and season.Sign in to access →All plans
- Print and CreateCalendars, flyers, newsletters, and bulletin board downloads.Sign in to access →All plans
- Snacks & DrinksSnack and refreshment programming with supply links.Sign in to access →All plans
- Mocktail HubNon-alcoholic mocktail events and recipes.Sign in to access →All plans
- Coverage BinderPrintable binder sections for substitutes and floats.Sign in to access →All plans
- Reference LibraryOrganizations, regulations directory, and reference links.Sign in to access →All plans
- Activity toolsBudget helper, donation letters, email templates, concern logger, and Nova quick tools.Sign in to access →All plans
- Donation LetterNova donation and sponsorship request letters for local partners.Sign in to access →All plans
- Daily Task ListStructured daily checklist for Activity Director Assistants with morning, afternoon, and weekly tasks.Sign in to access →All plans
Tier badges show who each area is built for. Assisted Living and SNF/NF plans include Memory Care (MC) programming — look for the MC badge on those items. Independent Living (IL) does not include AL, SNF/NF, or MC-only tools. Federal CMS and MDS items apply to SNF/NF and campus plans. Use Settings documentation preferences if you run multiple lines on one login.