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...
These are quick and easy to make. A great additional learning tool that incorporates visual-motor, start point awareness for writing letters, visual discrimination, and other educational elements for reading and writing. Just draw the letter and then place colored squares on it. Kids can then place...
Too often we forget that role modeling for coloring is an important part of developing a visual-motor interest. ST: Color a picture together and talk about why you chose each color and if it could be another color. Blending colors can help with visual discovery. We have...
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...
Pumpkins are fascinating because of their bright color and unique shape. Here kids have some directed finger painting practice with a fun subject. Don't forget to check out all our holiday activities by clicking on your month of choice. Share your fun therapy ideas with your Brilliant...
This tool was made simple so that you could use it in a variety of ways. Below are some ideas: 1. Place a color in each row of boxes from dark to light, cut them out and place in order. 2. Use for writing practice (letter size...
You can use any pictures you want (some are included for your convenience or and you can get more to cut out by going to our I Spy sheets and Say & See eBook). Kids can add to their board (paper) by placing words or...