Paper strip hearts are easy to prepare and are very adaptable. Writing on paper strips helps kids keep appropriate letter sizes and be more line aware. SUPPLIES: Have a paper shape (heart, whale, star, mummy man[black paper] etc.), glue stick, and colored paper strips. OPTIONAL DIRECTIONS: Have...
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...
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...
Rock walls help with; calming, alerting, grasp development, sensory systems, oculomotor, vision processing, visual motor, fine motor strength and coordination, problem solving, bilateral integration, reflex integration, body awareness, and so much more. The wall featured is one we made with wood purchased from Home Depot and...
Cutting and stamping vegetables and fruits can be very therapeutic and turning it into art is even better. This is wonderful for clients of all ages. Recommended foods to cut and stamp with are; potatoes, celery, apples, pears, melons, and broccoli....
Pool Noodles are great for a variety of therapy tasks. You can jump rope with them or use them as an exercise bar. A variation you can try, is to have kids stand on a balance beam as they throw the javelin noodle towards a...
Push ups on a bolster or walk outs are wonderful for trunk strengthening, body awareness, and a great addition to any obstacle course. You may also have client lay supine on top and try to align their body with the bolster. They may even be...