With directed drawing, there is a picture or someone breaking down the picture that the client will draw into small increments. With this activity, you may start with drawing the bottom 4 horizontal lines, then keep adding on until the picture is complete. This picture...
Here is a taste of our e-book Move & Groove May Obstacle Course. For all the support pictures just grab yourself a copy! You will love the artistic illustrations, and the notes help ensure your success. Skills built include: fine and gross motor, visual-motor, visual-perceptual, balance, strengthening,...
Repeating this exercise across the floor is a frequently used tool in orthopedic settings, but also works great as an addition to a home program notebook or school obstacle course. DIRECTIONS: Client bends at the waist and touches the floor with their hands and then walks...
PT: For the aging rehab population, you may choose to do this between the parallel bars. Taping down blue paper squares where you want the client to step to. Add a sensory component by having then do it without shoes and on sand paper or...
Believe it or not, this is another favorite! Kids love this and it builds so many skills, such as reflex integration, crossing midline, UE strengthening, visual tracking (need to use water for this one-dry mop will not do), and sensory modulation. We used this poster...
This is harder for kids than it appears. Once they get it, they like it. The fun illustration encourages one to do the exercise. This can help with attention to details as much as reflex integration and wrist extension. Download the PDF for Giraffe Stretches...
These 6 exercise ball basics are presented in such a friendly way that your clients will want to do them. They also work well in an obstacle course where you let clients pick one out of three to do. If you like these, you will like...
There are two versions of this. Choose what works for you. Pre-schools have asked for this handout as well as elementary school teachers. You may choose to circle the preferred solutions or write down the number of each one tried in the column on the left. Get...
This is a useful handout to give parents, grandparents, and caretakers. Check us out on facebook and our Gym5 facebook page as well. Download the PDF for My Child Avoids...
Simple Sensory Desktop Strategies are helpful for kids that need the extra touch. Here is a list of some strategies that can make a significant difference. NOTE: Some of these can be used for adults in their office space. 1. Use washcloth as shown (provided boundary) and...