Supplies: +Water balloons filled with some water. +Paint (acrylic or any paint works) +Containers that can be use to place paint and balloon in (you can cut off the top of a plastic milk container or use a plate). +Paper to paint on. Smaller or larger balloons will help...
Toot Launchers are easy to make, and a great skill builder for kids and adults. When placed correctly, this can be used by wheelchair level clients too! If you have clients waiting to be seen, this can be a great way to keep them busy building...
For additional ideas go on BrilliantTherapy site to OT=grasp development=minimal and look at 'Balls and Body Activities'. -You can also place tape down on butcher paper laying on the floor and have kids roll the ball on the tape line. -You may want to tape a party...
Here are some additional ideas for how balls can be used in therapy sessions. For ball activities focusing on UE use, Go to Brilliant Therapy section under OT=unlimited=grasp development and find 'Balls and Arms Activities'. Additional Ideas: -Throw velcro balls to a target -Place butcher paper across a...
When using a ball with upper extremity and brain skill building we can often forget some opportunities that are out of the norm. Here are some additional ideas that do not often come to mind. -Roll a ball along one extended arm, across your chest and...
Supplies: A Stamper Pad and Stamps IDEAS: +If you want to work on body awareness, reading and writing skills, just use alphabet stamps. You can stamp the letters H,A,N,D on your hand and then write it down. +You can turn it into a balance activity by having client...
Cut out and laminate the pictures then use them to help transition clients from each movement to the next. This can with help processing and decrease anxiety. More pictures like these can be found in Body Movement; Visual Aids or check out our Reset Station ebook. Share...
The About My Moves Game is a great way to get kids moving! Supplies needed: -Dice or numbered cards/paper -Game board player token (you can use anything small like sticky notes, coins, paper clips etc.) Share your games with the Brilliant Therapy team and earn more points! Download PDF for...
This is a fun way to utilize more than one skill at a time. It can be used for visual tracking, tracing (visual-motor), and awareness of right and left sides of the body. Share your own therapy tools with the team and earn more points! Download PDF...
Cotton balls are always nearby in the school setting, just ask the nurse. So here are several ways to use them. Don't forget that you can also use your feet instead of your hands. Share your ideas on your Brilliant Therapy website by submitting them to...