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Tong activities are endless. Whether it is plucking plants or items floating on water, eye hand coordination and strength are sure to improve. More Tong Activity Ideas: =Salad tossing =Pulling pipe cleaner from a colander =Pick out items floating on water =Picking out items to eat from trail mix spread...

Oh what fun to use bread bag twists. They are free, intriguing, and build useful skills. Have a bunch of bag twists and see how many can be fastened to  bags or even have clients place an object into each bag. If you like this activity, you...

An ice cube tray or egg container can be useful for several OT and Speech activities. Here are a few ideas: OT: 1. ADL: Organize pills, To-Do-List, and snack measurer,...

Yarn balls are a wonderful addition to a craft or obstacle course. Making them works on finger dexterity, concentration, and visual-motor skills. This activity can support shoe tying goals, LE strengthening and coordination. DIRECTIONS: 1. Place two fingers together (option: with a piece of yarn between them...

Lunch boxes are not the only ADL item that people deal with. Try pulling things out of a wallet, purse, make up bag, pencil box, an envelope, golf bag, refrigerator, or dresser drawers. Therapists can sometimes not get to it all, so here is a...

We got the worms from the Dollar Store and placed them inside a empty water bottle. The worms move in and out of the water bottle with just the right amount of tugging. This is a clinic favorite! You can time a client or have...