25 Oct Javelin Noodles
Pool Noodles are great for a variety of therapy tasks. You can jump rope with them or use them as an exercise bar. A variation you can try, is to have kids stand on a balance beam as they throw the javelin noodle towards a...
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25 Oct Bolster Walking
Push ups on a bolster or walk outs are wonderful for trunk strengthening, body awareness, and a great addition to any obstacle course. You may also have client lay supine on top and try to align their body with the bolster. They may even be...
25 Oct Exercise Ball: Drumming
This is a wonderful tool to help with: auditory and visual motor processing, auditory defensiveness, rhythmic awareness, motor planning, group participation, socialization, alertness that can lead to calmness, and it is a mood elevator. DIY Ball Stand: You can use a variety of bases, such as...
25 Oct Tai Chi
Tai Chi is refreshing, therapeutic, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as arthritis foundations are recommending Sun Style Tai Chi. Many elderly clients and elementary kids love it. The gentle gliding moves are a great addition to any program. Here...
24 Oct Wild West Rodeo Obstacle Course
Obstacle Courses are a phenomenal way to get the job done. Brilliant Therapy recognizes this so we are currently working on more obstacle courses that can target more of the adult population. This Wild West Rodeo Obstacle Course has a printer friendly version included and...
24 Oct Water Works: Obstacle Course Preview
This gives you an idea of what is in the Obstacle Course eBooks. The illustrated pages for each of the 12 stations really make the course come alive. With 12 or more activities, you can easily omit one that you do not have supplies for...
24 Oct Fine Motor Obstacle Course II
If you like this, you will like Fine Motor Obstacle Course I. We have included several pictures of ideas to help you create your own Fine Motor Obstacle Course. Have fun writing on the clouds or making parquetry designs. OPTIONS: Placing small blocks on a matching page...
24 Oct Fine Motor Obstacle Course I
Here are some fine motor obstacle course ideas put together for your use. We have included a variety of pictures that are suitable for a fine motor obstacle course so that you will have a clearer idea of what you want to do based on...
24 Oct Vision Bingo & 3 other games.
Clients love these colorful artistic illustrations. 3 other games that you can do with them are: 1. Cut out playing cards (pictures) and place them in a deck face down. Take turns picking up a card and using it in a sentence. Who ever cannot make a...
24 Oct Paper Dot Activities
Using dots can be cost effective, fun and functional. Give some of these activities a try. PT: Dots can encourage energy and make a dull therapy room more motivating for young and old clients. Check out the basketball bounce with squares picture to motivate you. Try...