Paper strip trees are colorful and can be made a variety of ways. This can be a meaningful way to learn about angles and cutting on a line. Angles are very important for writing letters K,Q,V,X, & Y. OPTIONS: These trees can be easily made as...
Cut a triangle and you can make a variety of trees. Trees to help with not only top to bottom orientation, but keyboarding and writing therapy fun! SUPPLIES: colored paper, glue, scissors, glitter (optional) DIRECTIONS: Fold paper in half and draw half a triangle then cut and...
This therapy task is often used by occupational therapist wanting to work on writing, visual motor and perceptual skills. If your child is working on block letters (E,F,H, etc.) then use the square, if they are working on letters that have diagonal lines (such as...
Supplies: Glue stick, colored paper, scissors Kids love the rain and are fascinated about using an umbrella so here is a therapeutic tool that opens the way for communicating thoughts about rain and visual-motor skills....
This was developed by Dr. Sunbeck, and it has many developmental benefits, some of them are: --Improved coordination between both hemispheres of the brain. --Increased coordination and sports abilities --Improved ability to control both eyes together as well as tracking an object. --Preparation for learning --Improved concentration and reasoning efficiency Directions:...
This is a wonderful activity to build visual motor skills, cognitive skills, and has social and emotional benefits. TIPS: Using colored paper and colored pens or crayons works well with this activity. Download the PDF for Mandella Draw...
This activity is full of skill building, and has a marker instead of paint version. Some area's targeted are: Sensory, fine motor, cognition (following directions, cause & effect, parts to whole,...
This activity can be incorporated into a yoga pose or game and can be done at a seated, standing, or bed level. TIP: Light-weight ball pit balls may get dented as kids press them together to hold 3,4, and 5 balls in a row without dropping...
This activity is especially enjoyed by the older population and mental health clientele and can bring some nice smiles. Thanks to Chelsea for submitting this task! Some of the skills addressed with this are visual motor and visual-perceptual skills along with socialization. TIPS For Success: Draw your...
Here are some pieces of equipment to consider using when setting up a program. A three layered hammock has 3 hook attachments to the wall and allows kids to climb between them and pop out over the top. We have put together a picture collection to...