Orbies are fun and can be ordered on line or found at Walmart. They are slippery watery beads of colorful sensory fun. All you need is some water and a bowl to put the tiny plastic-like beads in and within minutes they expand before you. If...
Be creative when making your outdoor obstacle course. These can be for kids of all ages and wheelchair friendly. Items you might use are: tires, pool noodles, tape, cups, chairs, mats, bolsters, kiddie pools, exercise balls, animals, balloons, watermelons and cookie cutters, pastels and paper, paint,...
Music is highly underutilized in therapy programs considering that music is the only sensory input that fires in all areas of the brain simultaneously. This is huge for memory, concentration, and sensory regulation. You may also find our Treehousekidsmusicallearning.com helpful. It is designed to help with...
Whether they are used for comfort or to diminish sounds, there are many kinds to choose from. Prices vary and you may be able to find what you need at Walmart or at a therapy website. OPTIONS: Sometimes you can use a headband or snow hat....
Washing hands is a part of life, so give clients what ever tools they need to get the job done! We hope that the colorful pdf will be helpful. OPTIONS: Make it more fun for the sensory avoiders or those that have memory challenges with colored foam...
Doing timed activities work on cognitive skills in a beneficial way. Here are some ideas that can be done in 1 minute. 1. Find items around the room and stack as many as you can in 1 minute. (plastic cups or any unbreakable items) 2. Dribble or...
Foot activities are endless. Here are some more ideas: 1. Jump up and down a line onto different heights or sensory strips (carpet pieces, bubble wrap, sand, etc.) 2. Pedicures 3. Theraband-flexing and extending ankles 4. Stepping over pipe cleaners or balloons 5. Picking up socks, fuzz balls, marbles, etc....
Learning about imagining a circle and having a circle edge can be very helpful along with sectioning it off (pre-math skills). Fine motor and visual spatial skills get a workout with this task, along with it being sensory rich! This activity can help with writing...
There is nothing more crazy than sticking watermelon between your toes. What else can you to do wake up feet or get them desensitized? Use your creativity and enthusiasm to get those feet involved! Hopefully these pictures will help you think of what you have available...
Building activities are always a wonderful way to spend time with kids. The learning and strengthening is tremendous and it gives a feeling of accomplishment. This type of task can be done with a variety of themes. Just take elements and place them together to make...