Oh ya! Snow is loaded with sensory memories and this can keep kids interest by having them reach inside the bin and pull out items. SUPPLIES: small rubber erasers or items to be retrieved and fake snow that can be purchased on line OPTIONS: =Have clients pull out...
This was a hit with the kids! We observed great visual tracking and attention, body awareness, strengthening, coordination, and cooperation improve. TIP: It helps to have a darker surface so that way the area that is wet can be seen. Just a small amount of water...
This is an eye catcher and can awaken the sleepy ones with the tinkling sound of bells. Great for auditory dominant kids too. Speech therapists will be more likely to follow the rules emphasizing turn taking amidst auditory distraction....
These numbers can work out well for identifying a station in an obstacle course or be used for number awareness and pre-writing skills. Suggested materials: -Glue -Sand, spangles, sequins, feathers, yarn bits, or anything sensory - You can also use markers for writing practice. OPTION: For writing practice, write several...
It is often about writing and more, so why not build more by varying the writing surfaces. This can increase strength, proprioception, and fun! Good for all ages. Just place your writing paper on some of the following...
Here is a favorite that can be used in many different ways. I used a discarded cardboard grid from a game, but you can use a carpet knife on cardboard from a box, scissors cutting a cereal box, or make your grid from card stock...
Stars capture attention. Use this to work on visual-motor skills, behavior rewards, line awareness, or a gift for Dad. Directions: Use card stock paper for your base, then cut out colored paper star shapes and glue them on the strip. Now you have your star book...
This is a wonderful way to improve spacial awareness, fine motor coordination, writing skills, finger strengthening, and visual task attention. Directions: Place a heart shape underneath a blank sheet of paper, then trace the shape. (You can do this on a light table or window) We have...
Sometimes things get hectic as you are trying to help so many clients. This activity tool is wonderful for a variety of skills including, visual motor, social, direction following, top to bottom visual orientation, strengthening when placed on a wall to reach up to, and...
The concept of this therapy tool can be done several different ways. It can also be embellished depending on what your focus is on. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, glue. PT: This is wonderful to use for the autism crowd. Give them a heart each time they complete the...