This activity is wonderful for top to bottom visual memory and scanning skills as well as visual-motor skills. Easy preparation and full of skill building moments await you with this tool. It has become a favorite with many of our therapists. DIRECTIONS: Take 1 paper (8X11)...
Fun for kids and helpful for fine motor skills, following directions, and celebrating a number such as 100 for 100 days into the school year. SUPPLIES: Paper plate, scissors, glue, green paper, red felt. OPTION: We used a dry erase marker on the desk to write down...
Elderly clients often struggle especially when they are left living alone making cooking difficult for a variety of reasons. Here are some ideas that might help them make a dish with little preparation time. It can be difficult to cook for just one person, so...
Fruit kabobs or putting hot dogs and marshmallows on a stick are a fun savory way to build fine motor skills! OPTION: Place fruit chunks(better when frozen), banana, orange juice and milk into a blender then drinking your creation can be enjoyable for dysphagia clients. Remember...
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...
Tong activities are endless. Whether it is plucking plants or items floating on water, eye hand coordination and strength are sure to improve. More Tong Activity Ideas: =Salad tossing =Pulling pipe cleaner from a colander =Pick out items floating on water =Picking out items to eat from trail mix spread...
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...
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...
Stencils are fun and packed with fine motor skill building. We figured that you can make a heart, but if you wanted a shamrock it might be a bit tougher so we added it for your printable. OPTIONS: Clients often build more skills by learning how...