Get down to the basics with more meaningful activities. Both young and elderly populations can use these activities to get in shape for life. Perspective: Scrapbooking is wonderful for residents in the SNF setting. Just have the family bring over copies of family pictures. Who knows, maybe...
Supplies: +Water balloons filled with some water. +Paint (acrylic or any paint works) +Containers that can be use to place paint and balloon in (you can cut off the top of a plastic milk container or use a plate). +Paper to paint on. Smaller or larger balloons will help...
Toot Launchers are easy to make, and a great skill builder for kids and adults. When placed correctly, this can be used by wheelchair level clients too! If you have clients waiting to be seen, this can be a great way to keep them busy building...
Umbrellas can be fun for strengthening and visual attention and tracking. A solid bold color or bright multicolored umbrellas work best. Below are 5 fun ways to get therapy done. 1. Place light balls (ones found in a ball pit or table tennis balls are great) in...
Supplies: A Stamper Pad and Stamps IDEAS: +If you want to work on body awareness, reading and writing skills, just use alphabet stamps. You can stamp the letters H,A,N,D on your hand and then write it down. +You can turn it into a balance activity by having client...
About Me Games are designed to build specific skills. This version targets improving hand dexterity, motor planning, and other skills. Supplies Needed: -Dice -Player tokens Share your games with us on Brilliant Therapy facebook page or get a friend to join and earn points! Download PDF for About My Hands...
Balloons are used in all therapy settings. They can be used for balance, activity tolerance, attention span, visual tracking, and are a nice motivator. When therapy is fun it is more effective. Share what is working for you and receive more points! Download PDF for 7 Balloon...
Have fun turning over cards and traveling around your space based on the directions of the card. These cards target: UE and LE strength and coordination, vestibular, body awareness, emotional expression and backwards motion. If you like these, you will like our obstacle course e-books! If you...
Needing help getting a client to understand what to do with a ball? This picture board may help, especially for autistic kids or those with processing difficulties. >>Download picture board Adaptations: *Use a stuffed animal or squishy toy for throw & catch. *Laminate and cut them out to use...