Keeping what is dreaded interesting and magical is the beauty of this tool. Present it in a creative way and kids who dread writing or coming up with words to write on a topic will be more motivated. All you need is a white crayon, and...
He has 15 parts missing and that is not fun for him. Let kids have fun finding the missing bone parts and adding them in. They can keep glancing up to the small picture at the top right (this will help with oculomotor skills) to...
Many kids are attracted to these turkeys so here are two versions (one is a turkey napkin holder-the small one) and the other is just a standing turkey using toilet paper rolls for the body. You can also use cardstock paper as a substitute for...
Directed drawing helps clients of all ages. Kids enjoy this particular picture, but you can break down any pictures and have your clients imitate what you show them. All you do is start by drawing a simple line or shape in the picture and let them...
Directed drawing is a wonderful way to build skills and have fun at the same time. Spacial awareness, thought organization, direction following, visual motor integration and coordination are just a few things that are developed with this task. Here is a turkey picture idea. Direction Idea: You...
These are easy to make and full of fun therapy benefits that include; visual-perception, visual motor, memory, executive functioning, and thought organization skills. This is good for clients of all ages and can be specific to their interests. NOTE: Visually attending to details is very important...
Coloring is a wonderful way to warm up a conversation especially in the wintertime. Everyone loves to talk with Olaf so have fun. There are several options provided with the pdf so that you can work on more than just coloring. Maybe body awareness with...
These are definitely worth doing. Upper body strengthening (including digits), coordination, and visual motor skills get a workout and it is so much fun! SUPPLIES: cardboard(we used a discarded box), scissors, and a coin (penny, nickel, or quarter). Colored paper and glue is optional. DIRECTIONS: Using the...
Candy Corn Cut & Paste is wonderful for increasing tolerance for fine motor table top tasks, following directions, and visual-motor skills. Pre-K kids can complete it in 1 sitting and it is not overwhelming. SUPPLIES: Black construction paper, white crayon or white pencil, glue stick, scissors,...
Here is a therapy task that addresses body awareness (especially digits), asymmetrical bilateral upper extremity coordination, hand strength, drawing, and visual motor skills. SUPPLIES: Yarn, tape (to hold down yarn ends), pencil, glue stick, 2 different colors of paper (we used yardstick for the yellow), and...