This visual & fine motor skill builder can require hand over hand (HOH) support initially and some encouragement, but then the clients especially kids get sucked in to "Getting it right" that they want to see how many different patterns they can make. Be patient...
Here are a few colorful and printer friendly cards that help you lend visual support. Our clients deserve every tool we can make available to help them. This just might do the trick. Enjoy! Download the PDF for Picture Cards: Wheelchair...
Easy to prepare, but great for building skills with fine motor strength and coordination, this can keep therapy fun. OPTIONS: You can use a clothes pin instead of tongs, and you can have clients pick up items that are in a variety of mediums, such as...
So many different types of art can be used in therapy to work on thought organization, spacial awareness, and fine motor coordination and it more meaningful to your clients. Adults can enjoy this type of activity, the but pdf we included is geared towards kids. Download the...
Building activities are always a wonderful way to spend time with kids. The learning and strengthening is tremendous and it gives a feeling of accomplishment. This type of task can be done with a variety of themes. Just take elements and place them together to make...
This sensory rich activity delights the eyes and fingers get a fun experience placing the paint onto the bubble wrap. Coloring is fun this way and everyone is left smiling. SUPPLIES: Blue paint, colored markers/pencils, scissors. DIRECTIONS: Place blue paint onto the bubble wrap by dipping bubble...
Balloons are easy to use for catching & throwing, Stepping over or around, balancing on your outstretched hand, dodge balloon the nurses as they walk down the hall, or dribbling in the air. They help clients of all ages to improve balance, ROM(range of motion),...
Speech therapists often forget that speech skills can be worked using sensory bins. Kids can call out colors and then retrieve them, speech cards can be hidden under rice or sand, or placed on carrot cards(instead of the animals shown) as if you are pulling...
Egg cartons are free and can be used many ways. You might like to try some of the options we provided on your printable. Let fine motor and thought organization run wild! OPTIONS: Ice cube trays work well and you can have clients use tongs to...
Yoga moves outside can sometimes make a significant difference in participation for kids. You will want to have a mat or beach towel for best results as this can help to focus attention. Relaxation, sensory regulation and strengthening are just some of the wonderful benefits. Download...