Sometimes we just need to think and speak, so here are some simple mind challenges that can help with building those executive functioning skills and more. OT: You may want to have kids type or write out their responses. Share what tools you create with the team...
Reading and speaking is even more fun when you get to draw a picture of something in the story or retell the story back by memory. Sometimes this tool can be a fun way to have kids keyboard and fill in the missing words ( it...
For those kinesthetic learners, this can be a great tool. Other skills that this addresses are reading, communication, bilateral asymmetrical coordination, and social skills. Try putting the statements up on a wall and have kids cut out each punctuation square and stick it on the appropriate...
Here are some common uses for these lucky items. Clients enjoy stepping on visual points of interest but these horse shoes can be used many ways. PT: These can be a wonderful way to add to an obstacle course or provided needed interest. OT: Use for simple...
Read, think, select, write or say your answers out loud. Color the answer for those clients that are motivated by color. This tool is quick and simple but full of learning. Share your favorite tools on your Brilliant Therapy facebook page and get more points! Click here to...
This is another favorite tool. Grab your markers and print your tool and off you go with many adaptions available so you can make it a perfect fit for your client. Excellent for all ages, and you can address a wide range of clients. Alphabet letters, words...
This tool is designed to provide visual supports for kids that need to stay attended in school and struggle with sensory modulation and self regulation. This is also a wonderful tool for starting meaningful discussions and a better understanding of how others cope with stress...
Find the letters inside the green box and make word with them. Following directions and staying on task can be a struggle as this is purposefully designed to distract at the same time. Of course most clients want to color the picture afterwards, perhaps as a...
This is such a useful tool, we will try to add some more just like it. Critical thinking skills are so important with survival in the real world so this is a definite must for living safely. OT: You may have your clients generate a sentence...
This tool is the ink it to think it style tool. When we combine visual and auditory sensory systems it is better than just engaging one sensory system. Research proves the multi sensory approach to therapy is more effective and adding a nose to every...