Easy to set up and a wonderful way for clients to work on fine motor, visual perception, visual motor, direction following and asking for or sharing of tools makes this a great therapy option. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, white paint, paint brushes, scissors, glue stick. (optional-marker) OPTIONS: You...
Pipe cleaner can also be useful in obstacle courses as well as crafts or shoe tying practice. Here they are used as part of an obstacle course designed to address balance and sensory defensiveness. We used pipe cleaners, blue paper, shredded paper (gift paper) and small...
Counting is an important part of living. It involves cognitive and visual motor skills. This sheet makes it fun. OPTIONS: Color the shapes while you count them. Place a sticker on each shape if you come up with the correct answer. Count aloud for articulation practice. Download...
Fingers were made for touching. When we touch different surfaces it can assist with memory so try writing on different surfaces such as brick walls, sand, gel (place in a zip lock bag with glitter), grass, shaving cream, and play doh. We have some printable play...
All ages of clients like to decorate so this can be great fun for everyone. This activity is wonderful for addressing sensory defensiveness, impulse control, thought organization and planning, as well as fine motor skills. SUPPLIES: Graham crackers, blue frosting, cheddar fish. optional: sprinkles DIRECTIONS: Spread frosting...
Blowing bubbles, paper whistles, and paint on paper are just some of the ways we can encourage oral muscle tone. OPTIONS: Use straws with different diameters and blow fuzz balls across different surfaces including water. You can also blow different items such as feathers, napkins, facial...
Boba is basically tapioca. It is edible and a wonderful way to get sensory goals addressed. We ordered these colorful Boba pearls on Amazon.com. They were easy to make, and you can easily place them into a milk-based drink (such as coffee and cream for adults)...
Fling them, flop them, step on them, balance them on your head or back of your hands and feet. Whatever you do, bean bags make you smile while you work on skills such as balancing, body awareness, strengthening, and ROM. OPTIONS: A bean bag activity that...
Trail mix with a an engaging story is all you need to get the sensory avoiders to join in with this nibbling task. No Hands are needed, just bend over and taste items and identify them. SUPPLIES: Food, such as trial mix, clean table, and paper...
No matter which subject you choose, painting with a fork adds a new and interesting element. Sensory fun for sure! Share your creations with the Brilliant Therapy Team and build up credit!...