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...
Fruit kabobs or putting hot dogs and marshmallows on a stick are a fun savory way to build fine motor skills! OPTION: Place fruit chunks(better when frozen), banana, orange juice and milk into a blender then drinking your creation can be enjoyable for dysphagia clients. Remember...
Games, tickle tasks, using feet to squish or pick up items are all wonderful activities to grow body awareness, address sensory issues, strengthen and increase range of motion (ROM) with lower extremities. Don't for get to stomp out rhythms (elderly can even do this between...
Tong activities are endless. Whether it is plucking plants or items floating on water, eye hand coordination and strength are sure to improve. More Tong Activity Ideas: =Salad tossing =Pulling pipe cleaner from a colander =Pick out items floating on water =Picking out items to eat from trail mix spread...
Cards are easy to use and take very little storage space. Therapists like them because there are so many different tasks they can do to work on skills such as memory and fine motor manipulation and thought organization. Here is a printable that has some options...
Oh what fun to use bread bag twists. They are free, intriguing, and build useful skills. Have a bunch of bag twists and see how many can be fastened to bags or even have clients place an object into each bag. If you like this activity, you...
Skills that can be addressed with this are; fine motor coordination, visual-motor, communication and sorting skills. So many therapy options for what to place inside the jar. OPTIONS: 1. Place stickers inside 2. Place painted dots with fingers or stampers 3. Typed words or phrases that are cut out 4. Sticky...
This wonderful activity helps communication, eye-hand coordination, core strengthening, cognition, writing and cutting skills. Kids enjoy reading what their peers have written. Each time a child receives a ball with a New Year's note, they read aloud 1 of the 4 answers. OPTIONS: Tape a streamer, ribbon,...
This is easy to prepare and has opportunities to be used as a gift that builds, visual-motor, visual-perceptual, line awareness, parts to whole concept, fine motor coordination, and communication skills all in one activity. SUPPLIES: colored paper, glue, and a marker. DIRECTIONS: Draw a heart and words,...
Punch ball is wonderful for strengthening the upper body, working on coordination, balance, and grasp. All client ages enjoy this and punch ball can be a great addition to an obstacle course or home program. All you need is a beach ball and a rubber band! Share...