Whether you cut grapes in half or stamp with bread or watermelons it will be sensory filled therapy fun! Just in case you want to increase visual motor skills by having kids stamp in a designated area, we added a pdf. Download the PDF for Food Stamping...
There are several different ways to put the Turkey into Bowling. With the template provided all you have to do is glue on the feathers and punch 2 holes into the turkey's side and place a string thru the holes and fasten it around the...
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...
Kids enjoy this coloring and cutting activity. It can be tricky when they are asked to cut out around the two ornaments. They get confused easily and do not ask for clarification of directions. This activity can give you some insight into their visual perceptual...
This wonderful activity helps communication, eye-hand coordination, core strengthening, cognition, writing and cutting skills. Kids enjoy reading what their peers have written. Each time a child receives a ball with a New Year's note, they read aloud 1 of the 4 answers. OPTIONS: Tape a streamer, ribbon,...
Kids may need lots of repetition until they connect the dots. This activity assists in the following skills: body awareness (tracing around fingers), understanding how different parts make up a whole, thinking skills (following directions), and bilateral integration skills. SUPPLIES: black (background can be another color),...
Body awareness, visual-motor skills, body awareness, and parts to a whole concept are what is targeted here. Make following directions fun with bright colors. OPTIONS: If you do not have colored paper hearts, you can tear colored paper or use sticky notes. You may also draw on...
Punch ball is wonderful for strengthening the upper body, working on coordination, balance, and grasp. All client ages enjoy this and punch ball can be a great addition to an obstacle course or home program. All you need is a beach ball and a rubber band! Share...
This activity uplifts the spirits and helps develop visual-motor skills, UE strengthening (especially if done at standing level with paper on a wall), and allows for creativity with varied lines. SUPPLIES: 1 file folder, scissors, paper, and markers/pencils. DIRECTIONS: Have client cut out desired shapes on the...
Stencils are fun and packed with fine motor skill building. We figured that you can make a heart, but if you wanted a shamrock it might be a bit tougher so we added it for your printable. OPTIONS: Clients often build more skills by learning how...