Directed drawing is a wonderful way to build skills and have fun at the same time. Spacial awareness, thought organization, direction following, visual motor integration and coordination are just a few things that are developed with this task. Here is a turkey picture idea. Direction Idea: You...
Coloring is a wonderful way to warm up a conversation especially in the wintertime. Everyone loves to talk with Olaf so have fun. There are several options provided with the pdf so that you can work on more than just coloring. Maybe body awareness with...
Here is a therapy task that addresses body awareness (especially digits), asymmetrical bilateral upper extremity coordination, hand strength, drawing, and visual motor skills. SUPPLIES: Yarn, tape (to hold down yarn ends), pencil, glue stick, 2 different colors of paper (we used yardstick for the yellow), and...
Completing a picture is a wonderful way to improve cognition, relaxation, and visual motor integration. When we are relaxed wonderful learning can take place and improved speech skills. Speech therapists often want to discuss what parts are missing before they draw them, and then talk...
Lots of little lines are missing on these leaves, so it can be a different sort of challenge for clients especially the impulsive ones. Encourage them to take their time and slowly fill in all the missing lines. Download the PDF for Leaf Completion...
Imitating and drawing is the key here! Kids will not even know that they are working on writing, thought organization, visual discrimination, visual processing, and visual motor skills. Adults will also enjoy the challenge or be encouraged to make their own. This is a favorite for...
Keeping writing fun and interesting is what helps to keep clients looking at the details of what and how they write. For this particular activity, we pressed the glue stick on to the paper and then sprinkled glitter on the glue and pressed it down lightly...
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...
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...
Kids like to make animals and helping them understand how parts come together to make an animal have a great cognitive benefit. SUPPLIES: =Small cupcake bake cups =Construction paper for legs, ears, tail, and eyes =1 Fuzzball for a nose =Glue stick [you may want a drop of glue for...