This sheet can be used in a variety of ways. We used it in a fine motor obstacle course. Kids reached into a sensory bin filled with sand and pulled out (while blind-folded) 5 rocks and traced and colored them. Supplies: rocks, pencil or crayon Other options: OT:...
Here are some common uses for these lucky items. Clients enjoy stepping on visual points of interest but these horse shoes can be used many ways. PT: These can be a wonderful way to add to an obstacle course or provided needed interest. OT: Use for simple...
What is at a rainbow's end? What do other's say? Does it make you feel hopeful or what would you like to see at the end? Whether it is language skills, a sticker chart, or an addition to an obstacle course, this colorful page is...
Leprechauns can do many things as well as make people smile and want to do an exercise. This brightens up dull therapy walls and makes kids want to do more and get the form right! Printer friendly version allows coloring as well. Click here to download the...
Old car tires in a therapy gym for all ages is a hit! If you have some kids wash them there will be no black hands when you jump over them, into them, around them, or drive them down a line in the gym. Be...
Whimsical and bright, this has imagination and motivation written all over it. A great additional obstacle course tool. Make dots for colored paper or sidewalk chalk and have a blast! Make it more challenging by using different colors (say they have to avoid stepping on the red...
A basic cloud that can be used for writing, reaching, and cutting out. Endless possibilities. PT: Cut, laminate, and place velcro backing and the corresponding velcro on a wall for reaching or counting accomplishments. You may also have them scattered around the floor near a balance...
All types of clients can benefit from this, head trauma, developmentally delayed, and those needing the social challenge. PT: Let's not just have clients work on standing skills without something to do. Here is something they can do while working on standing balance or tolerance. OT: This...
The wonderful world of movement sometimes need a jump start. This activity my be the tool you need to encourage a client to move or find movement engaging. Sometimes when we talk about it, imagine, and play a game about it, the movement bug bites. We...
Pool noodles can be used for a variety of therapy tasks. This picture should give you additional ideas on what you can do for grasping balls, balloons, and stuffed animals with 1 pool noodle. Great for using 2 hands together and accomplishing a task. Yippee!...