Light tables bring joy to visual-motor activities! Easy to make and a great addition to any obstacle course. DIY Light Tables can be made different ways. We used some plexi-glass on a wood frame, and then added Christmas lights. You can also use a clear plastic...
Believe it or not, this can have relaxing therapy benefits for our elderly population. DIRECTIONS: Fold/roll bag into a long 1 inch by 1+ feet long shape. Next, wrap the long bag strip around 2 fingers stabilizing with your thumb. Finally tuck the end into the...
Due to the elevated brain activity with the use of instruments, therapists are using instrumental therapy tools more than ever before. In the featured picture, we played a song that had a beat that our clients were able to pick out, listen to and then...
Kerplunk is a wonderful game that increases energy and focus at the same time. It helps with impulse control, turn taking, fine motor coordination, concentration, thought analysis, and finger dexterity. Place it on a high counter and use a rocker board and you can emphasize...
Sensory Motor Lab's are a wonderful way to improve body coordination and strength, self esteem, improved lung capacity, body awareness, social skills, sensory regulation, and reflex integration. Some ideas to have in your outdoor or indoor lab are: = Zoom Ball =Parachute -we tied it to a tree...
Begin writing with added sensory input. Easy to erase and redo while keeping the interest level. SUPPLIES: cardboard, scissors, dry erase markers, tape, paper(8x11) placed into a page protector. OPTIONS: Say the sound of each letter or list words that start or end with the letter traced....
Don't throw away those old sensory balls, use them to paint with. Here is a great example. This sensory activity is also wonderful for fine motor, grasp, following directions, circle awareness, and activity tolerance. SUPPLIES: White Paint Blue Paper Pencil & Marker if you do not use the...
Sometimes we forget to use scissors on food items so that we can combine that skill with added olfactory and gustatory sensory input. Cutting celery can also be an easier and safer way for elderly clients to chop celery as compared with a knife. OPTIONS: Other...
This spring therapy activity is fun to make and focuses on grip strength and visual awareness. SUPPLIES: Paint, paint brush, 1 green pipe cleaner, and paper egg carton....
This is a fantastic way to make your own meaningful puzzle designs. A fantastic way to work on visual perceptual and visual motor skills when you have limited resources. Watch the video to see how easy it is. All you have to do is have 2...