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...
Washing them, petting them, styling them, dressing them, caring for them, and sharing them. All of it is therapeutic for all ages so use animals when you can. They are a tool underused and never out of style! From Bearded Dragons to Sugar Gliders. Therapists' used...
Balls are one of the most popular therapy tools and the possibilities to build skills with them are endless. Speech therapists may use them with games and velcro balls thrown at questions on a wall, occupational therapists may use them for hand strength and sensory...
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...
Kids enjoy this coloring and cutting activity. It can be tricky when they are asked to cut out around the two ornaments. They get confused easily and do not ask for clarification of directions. This activity can give you some insight into their visual perceptual...
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...