Kids especially love to be part of creating the obstacle course. They can cut and color elements to be put into the course. This activity can work on several different skills such as; visual-motor, visual-perceptual, and asymmetrical bilateral integration. TIPS: If you need to color these...
This picture brings to mind versions of the popular game Connect 4. It can be done out of cardboard or try using egg cartons (You can tape several together to make a larger game board) and take turns placing a fuzz ball in the egg...
You can use any pictures you want (some are included for your convenience or and you can get more to cut out by going to our I Spy sheets and Say & See eBook). Kids can add to their board (paper) by placing words or...
If you are starting your own OT or PT practice in pediatrics, a wedge and bolster will become some of your most used pieces of equipment. Share your pictures and ideas on Brilliant Therapy and earn points! Download PDF for Bolster & Wedge Activities...
Whether it is a game, obstacle course element, visual memory (works with lots of sock pairs) task, or a tricky way to get a kid to put them on their feet, socks can be fun. OPTION: You can also make ABA and other patterns with food...
Toot Launchers are easy to make, and a great skill builder for kids and adults. When placed correctly, this can be used by wheelchair level clients too! If you have clients waiting to be seen, this can be a great way to keep them busy building...
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...
This is a fun way to utilize more than one skill at a time. It can be used for visual tracking, tracing (visual-motor), and awareness of right and left sides of the body. Share your own therapy tools with the team and earn more points! Download PDF...