Balls can be used for so many different activities in therapy. Here is one that can be adapted many ways. OPTIONS: You may use colored paper taped to the ground instead of cardboard. ST: Have clients call out a word from a chosen topic each time the...
You can do this kind of activity with different colored blocks, parquetry or even cut up pieces of colored paper. This is a great activity to build visual perceptual skills and task attention. TIPS: Translucent plastic shapes are wonderful to use on a light table. This...
This is another favorite! The skill building with this is huge! Some of the skills used; fine motor, left to right orientation, top to bottom orientation, margin awareness, writing, sensory modulation, and asymmetrical bilateral integration. Supplies: -5 or more colors of paper (scraps are great for this) -2 pieces...
These are quick and easy to make. A great additional learning tool that incorporates visual-motor, start point awareness for writing letters, visual discrimination, and other educational elements for reading and writing. Just draw the letter and then place colored squares on it. Kids can then place...
Too often we forget that role modeling for coloring is an important part of developing a visual-motor interest. ST: Color a picture together and talk about why you chose each color and if it could be another color. Blending colors can help with visual discovery. We have...
This picture brings to mind versions of the popular game Connect 4. It can be done out of cardboard or try using egg cartons (You can tape several together to make a larger game board) and take turns placing a fuzz ball in the egg...
Doodling inspiration is right here! Yes you can cut and color this simple form, but you can fill it with words as well. We have included an inspiring doodle sample to help the creative juices flow. Then to really make it special, we added other shapes that...
Grab yourself scissors and crayons and it's as easy as can be. This has been adapted sot that lower lever skills can cut on the circle while more advanced kids can cut out the edge of the sun. Perfect for a pre-K small group setting. If...
Here is a fun way to inspire conversation and pragmatic speech. Lucky is a fun topic, and if you want more let us know. Get involved and earn more points. Connect with your team on facebook. Together we are better! Download PDF for Lucky: Find lucky...
Have kids walk around the path and when the music stops, they pick up the lucky object that they are standing on, read what it says, and then do it if they can. If they cannot, they can trade with someone else for a task...