This is a quick way to work on visual motor and visual-perceptual skills. Whether clients color or circle the 6 items it will motivate them to then write a sentence utilizing some of the words listed. Download PDF for Medical Doctor Hidden Pictures...
Pronouns are an important part of speech and these pictures can be used with a game or as communication support. OPTIONS: - You can have kids point to a picture they like and make a sentence using the word. - Cut them into cards and have kids pick...
This simple color, cut, and paste task is wonderful for bilateral integration, visual motor, and visual processing skills. Download PDF for Fox 3 Piece Puzzle...
Kids love color and do not usually prefer to write. Using colored paper strips can keep writing fun, but also help with letter size awareness (start with large strips and then get narrow strips and writing will get smaller), and spacial awareness. We have included some...
Here is another option for your obstacle course routines. Use a file folder and place a symbol in it representing each task in your obstacle course. As the child completes each task, they move the symbol representing that task to the other side of the folder....
Pin the tail on the donkey is also wonderful, but this big bunny gets a lot of smiles and pinch strength worked in. Place it higher on the wall to emphasize upper extremity strength and flexibility. Download PDF for Big Flower Bunny...
Combine coloring and matching with one activity. Fun animal faces keep kids' interest and building skills such as visual-motor, fine motor coordination, task attention, and visual and working memory. Download PDF for Color Animals...
Too often educators do not have enough understanding of development and push writing skills too soon. Here is one way to adapt the page for the kids whose genetic make-up does not develop fine motor skills early. Start building writing foundational skills where it is...
Laminate your own custom board focused on your therapy goals. Here is one idea to get the creativity started. OPTION: You can also use file folders to place your sticker velcro strips on. OT: For writing goals you may have kids place alphabet letters in a row...
Markers can be used for many games and therapy tasks. Here are a few: -coloring -writing -matching (use dried out markers for this, then put all caps with corresponding marker) -finding (Hide & Seek) -charades ( act out a color or item that coordinates with the color and let others guess) -tossing...