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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...

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...

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...

You will be surprised at what a wonderful skill builder this activity is. It is easy to measure progress objectively and works well in obstacle courses. From TBI to Autism clients, they will build skills in visual motor, visual tracking, balance, and attention to task...

This activity can be done with any theme. Whether it is stars, clouds, monkey parts, apples, bunny tails, or birds on a wire, it will be a fun engaging skill builder. SOME BENEFITS INCLUDE: increased visual motor, visual perception, bilateral integration, strengthening, and plyometric moves that...