This tool is the ink it to think it style tool. When we combine visual and auditory sensory systems it is better than just engaging one sensory system. Research proves the multi sensory approach to therapy is more effective and adding a nose to every...
"Repeat after me." If you want to do well in school, you may need to be able to repeat a phrase so this tool specifically addresses working memory abilities. Have fun with this game style tool and just a note, you may want to use dice...
Almost everybody likes something sweet, so here is a fun humorous way to get the dull tasks done. Each time they are done, you can have your client mark or color an item. This takes the dull out of therapy! OT: This tool, although geared for speech,...
This move is valuable because it is the beginning movement for doing a cartwheel and you have your hips and feet crossing midline. This is a great addition to an obstacle course. You can place your hands on a line or tire or anything that makes...
Directed drawing helps clients of all ages. Kids enjoy this particular picture, but you can break down any pictures and have your clients imitate what you show them. All you do is start by drawing a simple line or shape in the picture and let them...
Directed drawing is a wonderful way to build skills and have fun at the same time. Spacial awareness, thought organization, direction following, visual motor integration and coordination are just a few things that are developed with this task. Here is a turkey picture idea. Direction Idea: You...
These are easy to make and full of fun therapy benefits that include; visual-perception, visual motor, memory, executive functioning, and thought organization skills. This is good for clients of all ages and can be specific to their interests. NOTE: Visually attending to details is very important...
This can be easily adapted to work on fine motor coordination or sensory defensiveness and oral musculature. SET UP: We used a piece of packing foam (free from target or TJMaxx ) and poked uncooked spaghetti into it. Then let kids stack as many as they...
Coloring is a wonderful way to warm up a conversation especially in the wintertime. Everyone loves to talk with Olaf so have fun. There are several options provided with the pdf so that you can work on more than just coloring. Maybe body awareness with...
Visual Discrimination abilities affect social skills. Here is a fun activity to address visual and fine motor skills. Write down the feelings associated with each of Olaf's expressions. Such as sad, thoughtful, anxious, happy, surprised, etc. If you like this, you may like making or coloring Olaf....