So versatile, fun, and therapy rich, this activity will make you happy you did it. Being aware of visual boundaries and learning to create are wonderful skills. SUPPLIES: Markers, 1 green paper, 1 white paper (8x11), scissors, and glue. OPTIONS: You can use stickers, spangles, or glitter...
DIY sock snow balls are a perfect addition for skill building in a winter themed obstacle course. All you do is take a white sock and turn it in upon itself. Refer to the video for additional details....
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...
Cut a triangle and you can make a variety of trees. Trees to help with not only top to bottom orientation, but keyboarding and writing therapy fun! SUPPLIES: colored paper, glue, scissors, glitter (optional) DIRECTIONS: Fold paper in half and draw half a triangle then cut and...
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,...
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...
This is a wonderful tool to help with: auditory and visual motor processing, auditory defensiveness, rhythmic awareness, motor planning, group participation, socialization, alertness that can lead to calmness, and it is a mood elevator. DIY Ball Stand: You can use a variety of bases, such as...
Tai Chi is refreshing, therapeutic, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as arthritis foundations are recommending Sun Style Tai Chi. Many elderly clients and elementary kids love it. The gentle gliding moves are a great addition to any program. Here...
Obstacle Courses are a phenomenal way to get the job done. Brilliant Therapy recognizes this so we are currently working on more obstacle courses that can target more of the adult population. This Wild West Rodeo Obstacle Course has a printer friendly version included and...
Social Emotional Skill Camps really enjoy using this. It provides a narrative where clients feel more comfortable sharing and identifying what emotions lead up to their behaviors. In the sample provided, the client was able to identify 3 items on the list. Download the PDF for...