Supplies: +Water balloons filled with some water. +Paint (acrylic or any paint works) +Containers that can be use to place paint and balloon in (you can cut off the top of a plastic milk container or use a plate). +Paper to paint on. Smaller or larger balloons will help...
Umbrellas can be fun for strengthening and visual attention and tracking. A solid bold color or bright multicolored umbrellas work best. Below are 5 fun ways to get therapy done. 1. Place light balls (ones found in a ball pit or table tennis balls are great) in...
For additional ideas go on BrilliantTherapy site to OT=grasp development=minimal and look at 'Balls and Body Activities'. -You can also place tape down on butcher paper laying on the floor and have kids roll the ball on the tape line. -You may want to tape a party...
Here are some additional ideas for how balls can be used in therapy sessions. For ball activities focusing on UE use, Go to Brilliant Therapy section under OT=unlimited=grasp development and find 'Balls and Arms Activities'. Additional Ideas: -Throw velcro balls to a target -Place butcher paper across a...
When using a ball with upper extremity and brain skill building we can often forget some opportunities that are out of the norm. Here are some additional ideas that do not often come to mind. -Roll a ball along one extended arm, across your chest and...
Supplies: +Black Butcher Paper +Many different colored papers to cut circles out of +Glue stick +Scissors to cut out shadow and circles +Pencil to trace shadow Tips: If you have limited time, you may want to have the dots cut out ahead of time. Sort them into containers and have kids use...
Supplies: A Stamper Pad and Stamps IDEAS: +If you want to work on body awareness, reading and writing skills, just use alphabet stamps. You can stamp the letters H,A,N,D on your hand and then write it down. +You can turn it into a balance activity by having client...
Decorating cookies is a blast. From everyday ADL skill building to planning and activity tolerance. This can have a benefit for all your clients. just remember to grade it accordingly and know what skill you will target with your client. Supplies: -Cookies -Frosting BTW Remember to check for client...
There are many uses for Flower Bunny. You may cut, color, and laminate it to be used as a base to clip on cotton balls with clothespins, OR just color and doodle it. Printer friendly option included. It can be a great skill builder for visual...
This coloring activity is great for working memory and pattern recognition. It's also an eye hand coordination challenge. Supplies Needed: -Coloring Tools Share what cool therapy tools you have created to get the job done! We can help you sell your ideas or share them with the team!...