You can do this kind of activity with different colored blocks, parquetry or even cut up pieces of colored paper. This is a great activity to build visual perceptual skills and task attention. TIPS: Translucent plastic shapes are wonderful to use on a light table. This...
There are different ways to adapt this style of therapy game. Supplies: Music, colored paper, glue stick to apply directions and scissors to cut out eggs. We have included a sample pdf for Speech and the other pdf page or Occupational or Physical therapy. This can help...
Welcome to the wonderful world of matching. We had great success with these task folders. Here are some ideas: =match by coloring the picture the same =match by familiar objects = match by foods (place crackers etc. on copier and then cut out and place into a laminated...
This is another favorite! The skill building with this is huge! Some of the skills used; fine motor, left to right orientation, top to bottom orientation, margin awareness, writing, sensory modulation, and asymmetrical bilateral integration. Supplies: -5 or more colors of paper (scraps are great for this) -2 pieces...
File Folders are a great way to keep a wide variety of tasks in a small space. Use a variety of colors and textures such as tin foil, sand paper, and pipe cleaner. Put the task inside, laminate it, and you are ready to go! Directions:...
Music combined with any movement is a wonderful combination. Music can sooth fear, calm the anxious, or help organize thought processes and movements. PT: The use of music with movement can have dramatic effects especially for the auditory dominant client. An example of this is when...
Having trouble getting kids engaged in writing with correct spacing between words? This can help. Just let kids place a sticker between each sentence or word that they write. This can be helpful for clients that struggle with spaces between words or not knowing where...
Game Directions: Each client places 1 or more dots around the room and then sits down. Have clients sit in chairs facing each other (in a circle). Have one client at a time indicate who they want to go retrieve 1 dot in particular by...
This picture brings to mind versions of the popular game Connect 4. It can be done out of cardboard or try using egg cartons (You can tape several together to make a larger game board) and take turns placing a fuzz ball in the egg...
Oh what fun and so helpful. Somehow we think that all kids just grow up knowing about the arrow, but we shouldn't. This activity is designed to help clients understand and be more comfortable with this very important symbol that is used in school and...