05 Dec Working Together Yoga Pose
Working together or solo, this picture can motivate trunk strengthening moves. Share your moves with the team, because together we make therapy better! Download the PDF for Working Together Yoga Pose...
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01 Dec 3D Card: You Are My Sun, Moon & Stars
Therapy and giving combined, make this a therapy task worth while. Skills that are worked on include; visual motor, writing, social skills, and cognitive skills. SUPPLIES: 2 (8x11) sheets of paper (blue & white), crayons/markers/pencils, glue stick, scissors OPTIONS: Try making your own signs with the blank...
01 Dec Wheel of Coping Skills
When clients 'ink' it, it helps them 'think' it. So here is a therapy activity that can support social/emotional goals as well as fine motor cognitive skills. SUPPLIES: 1 chad, 2 paper plates, markers, scissors, and glue(optional). DIRECTIONS: 1. Cut out the center of one paper plate....
29 Nov Sensory Bracelet Ideas
Sensory hacks are important for kids. Many times they instinctively will gravitate towards what they need. Here are some ideas that we have seen kids use: 1. Rubber-like/silicone bracelets or charm bracelets 2. Hair ties and stretchy materials 3. Sport Wrist Bands (also good for kids who drool) 4....
29 Nov Shamrock Letters
Make writing fun! When it is fun, the job gets done. SUPPLIES: colored paper squares, pencil, glue stick. OPTION: This can be a wonderful addition to an obstacle course. Other versions can be glueing flies to a web or strips on a tree. ST: Clients may glue down...
29 Nov Magic Eggs II
These magic eggs are an inexpensive wonderful addition to any sensory room, reward for good behavior, or a comfort in the dark. They are durable and a great addition to my sensory summer camp. Special kids and adults need special things. These eggs are nice to...
29 Nov Paper Plate: Inch Worm
This is a nice way to get sensory motor and visual motor skills addressed especially with your little guys (PreK and Kinder). Using colorful markers just adds to the fun. If you want to increase the skill building opportunities (such as bilateral assymetrical UE integration), have...
29 Nov Common Music Therapy Instrument
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...
28 Nov Banners
Banners are fun to make and therapy as well. Having clients keep track of what letters are done (working memory) or cutting and decorating (visual-motor) are all part of the therapy. Wonderful for thought organization, fine motor skills, and social/emotional participation with the world around...
28 Nov Foot Activities
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....