This exercise is also in the May Obstacle Course e-book in the resource/tools section. Enjoy this colorful workout picture. It is a nice addition to a home program. Download the PDF for Ball Bridges Drawings: Redhead...
Almost every room has a chair. Which may mean we rest a lot more than we should. This is wonderful for all ages and can be helpful in sensory regulation. If you like this, you will like our e-books on obstacle courses. Download the PDF for Chair...
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This OT list is a favorite in many settings. Sometimes when you ink it you think it. Are we really preparing kids for the future and adults to be independent at home? This may help you see if you are missing any moves that you...
Here are 7 different activities that you can do that can help build the cognitive skills of your clients. These are often overlooked and critical for IADL success. Sometimes you can give them to a caretaker to do as therapy homework and then have them...
This one is fun and the kids love it, especially if you can sing it with a guitar. Only 3 chords and everyone is moving around you in rhythm. This is a definite winner in therapy camp settings. I have had success with other songs in...
Fine Motor ADL activities are critical to successful independence. Here are some ideas that you might find helpful: 1. Answering the phone and writing down a phone number. 2. Cooking: stir, cut, lift pots of water or frying pan, and pouring. 3. Reading and understanding a utility bill...
Sidewalk obstacle courses are easy to make and fun to do for all ages. If you are setting one up indoors, you may want to use colored tape rather than chalk to mark out your course. Your course can improve, visual processing, visual tracking, balance, sensory...
Oh the endless world of hearts. Use whatever shape(shamrock, flower,..) you want, but moving the ball across midline while on all fours can be challenging and helpful for motor and cognitive skills. DIRECTIONS: Tape hearts slightly more than shoulder width apart so that as the client...
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...