This task covers a multitude of skills and provides great sensory input (smell, touch, tip prehension, taste, visual, and auditory). Some of the skills it utilizes are grasp, proprioception, strength, problem-solving, impulse control, and it can work on sensory avoidance. SUPPLIES we used: marshmallows, red licorice...
This is what you want to do with kids that need to learn about tying their shoes. It is the first part of the task, tying a knot and it is wonderful because of the repetition component of this task. SUPPLIES: Ribbon pieces, tongue depressor stick...
Stars capture attention. Use this to work on visual-motor skills, behavior rewards, line awareness, or a gift for Dad. Directions: Use card stock paper for your base, then cut out colored paper star shapes and glue them on the strip. Now you have your star book...
Oh the things that we can do! Here are just a few. Writing: write words staying within the streamers. Coloring: Try coloring 4 different colors in each section. Communication: Place typed words cut out that have the sounds or theme you are working on. Obstacle Course: Try doing a...
Kids love this! Supplies: = Have kids place a paper-sized cardboard or a cork board piece under their picture. = Use a tack push pin to poke a hole into the picture wherever you see a dot. That's it! Simple and the kids love the finished product and enjoy...
A printer friendly version is included. This works best when printed on card stock paper. You will need brass fasteners to attach the limbs. Stimulate the mind with fictional characters that are fun such as Santa and a Leprecaun. Download PDF for Color, Cut, & Paste...
Supplies: * 1 paper plate * 5-6 feet of yarn * Beads * Hand held hole puncher * Ribbon (optional) This can be done easily in many different settings;SNF, school, home, clinic, and camps. No matter what setting , this project turns out well. OPTION: You can use different shapes such as...
Just grab some scissors, glue, and another piece of paper to glue your puzzle on to. Kids enjoy picking the colored paper and they will get to see how all the parts can fit together into a snowflake. You are an important part of our team....
Here are 2 patterns to get you started into the wonderful fun of making paper snowflakes! This simple activity builds many skills. Kids often need to do this activity 2 weeks in a row before it starts to make sense and if you are in the...
This tricky design works on more skills than you think. So much of therapy is using a simple common day task and presenting if differently to build desired pathways in the brain and work on targeted skills. This template has some tricky lines that will...