Whether you cut grapes in half or stamp with bread or watermelons it will be sensory filled therapy fun! Just in case you want to increase visual motor skills by having kids stamp in a designated area, we added a pdf. Download the PDF for Food Stamping...
There are several different ways to put the Turkey into Bowling. With the template provided all you have to do is glue on the feathers and punch 2 holes into the turkey's side and place a string thru the holes and fasten it around the...
Washing them, petting them, styling them, dressing them, caring for them, and sharing them. All of it is therapeutic for all ages so use animals when you can. They are a tool underused and never out of style! From Bearded Dragons to Sugar Gliders. Therapists' used...
Balls are one of the most popular therapy tools and the possibilities to build skills with them are endless. Speech therapists may use them with games and velcro balls thrown at questions on a wall, occupational therapists may use them for hand strength and sensory...
Cards are easy to use and take very little storage space. Therapists like them because there are so many different tasks they can do to work on skills such as memory and fine motor manipulation and thought organization. Here is a printable that has some options...
Oh what fun to use bread bag twists. They are free, intriguing, and build useful skills. Have a bunch of bag twists and see how many can be fastened to bags or even have clients place an object into each bag. If you like this activity, you...
Punch ball is wonderful for strengthening the upper body, working on coordination, balance, and grasp. All client ages enjoy this and punch ball can be a great addition to an obstacle course or home program. All you need is a beach ball and a rubber band! Share...
This activity uplifts the spirits and helps develop visual-motor skills, UE strengthening (especially if done at standing level with paper on a wall), and allows for creativity with varied lines. SUPPLIES: 1 file folder, scissors, paper, and markers/pencils. DIRECTIONS: Have client cut out desired shapes on the...
Heart Postcards not only have therapeutic value, but help buffer the troubles clients have and help them to focus on people that they like or want to do something special for. Therapy from one heart to another. SUPPLIES: Glue stick, colored paper, scissors. DIRECTIONS: Fold paper into...
Lunch boxes are not the only ADL item that people deal with. Try pulling things out of a wallet, purse, make up bag, pencil box, an envelope, golf bag, refrigerator, or dresser drawers. Therapists can sometimes not get to it all, so here is a...