Too often educators do not have enough understanding of development and push writing skills too soon. Here is one way to adapt the page for the kids whose genetic make-up does not develop fine motor skills early. Start building writing foundational skills where it is...
We cannot expect everyone to just doodle. Here is a wonderful tool to assist with getting started on the basics. TIP: For beginning doodlers, introduce it like directed draw. (see video) Do each line and have clients copy you each time. SUPPLIES: 1 pencil, markers to add...
Laminate your own custom board focused on your therapy goals. Here is one idea to get the creativity started. OPTION: You can also use file folders to place your sticker velcro strips on. OT: For writing goals you may have kids place alphabet letters in a row...
Markers can be used for many games and therapy tasks. Here are a few: -coloring -writing -matching (use dried out markers for this, then put all caps with corresponding marker) -finding (Hide & Seek) -charades ( act out a color or item that coordinates with the color and let others guess) -tossing...
Here is a therapeutic activity that has meaning. Clients enjoy giving even when they are compromised. This activity addresses: visual-motor, visual perceptual, cognitive processing, social/emotional, bilateral integration, digital strengthening, and speech skills. Watch the videos for clarification on how to complete this activity and have fun! Download PDF...
This is so much fun, and it builds skills such as; sentence generation, speech, social, and cognition! SUPPLIES: Tape or a Stapler, Print out letters (DESCRIBE IT), and pictures that help you work on specific skills. DIRECTION OPTIONS: - Have clients describe each picture that you posted up. -...
You will be surprised at what a wonderful skill builder this activity is. It is easy to measure progress objectively and works well in obstacle courses. From TBI to Autism clients, they will build skills in visual motor, visual tracking, balance, and attention to task...
This activity can be done with any theme. Whether it is stars, clouds, monkey parts, apples, bunny tails, or birds on a wire, it will be a fun engaging skill builder. SOME BENEFITS INCLUDE: increased visual motor, visual perception, bilateral integration, strengthening, and plyometric moves that...
This is a fun task, especially at a fine motor obstacle course. It involves; visual-motor, visual perceptual, UE coordination, and visual attention skills. SUPPLIES: Water bottle, rice or alphabet pasta, and any small items that will fit into the bottle. DIRECTIONS: Gather up your small items and...
Bubble shapes and letters are a lot of fun and can help with pre-writing skills, visual attention to a task, and color discrimination. We have included 3 different sizes depending on the fine motor coordination and visual motor skills of the client. If you have made some...