Too often we forget that role modeling for coloring is an important part of developing a visual-motor interest. ST: Color a picture together and talk about why you chose each color and if it could be another color. Blending colors can help with visual discovery. We have...
Music combined with any movement is a wonderful combination. Music can sooth fear, calm the anxious, or help organize thought processes and movements. PT: The use of music with movement can have dramatic effects especially for the auditory dominant client. An example of this is when...
Oh what fun and so helpful. Somehow we think that all kids just grow up knowing about the arrow, but we shouldn't. This activity is designed to help clients understand and be more comfortable with this very important symbol that is used in school and...
This is so much fun, that kids keep wanting to write more. A favorite therapy tool for encouraging more writing, all you need are scissors and a glue stick along with your pencil. Have you created some cool OT or SLP tools? Share them with your...
A quick reference sheet to help clients that need to see it. You can ask them to check if themselves giving them more ownership of their social growth. Share tools you have invented with the team and earn points! Together we are better! Download PDF for 10...
You can use any pictures you want (some are included for your convenience or and you can get more to cut out by going to our I Spy sheets and Say & See eBook). Kids can add to their board (paper) by placing words or...
Kids respond best when they get to decorate their wheel and it really makes an impression on them. So it is a wonderful tool to use for sensory modulation support. Supplies: =2 paper plates =markers =scissors & glue (to cut out coping skills of choice) =brad/paper fastener Download PDF for My...
Supplies: **Construction paper as your base (1 piece) **Option to use Black & Red Paint (it can be substituted by a black and red markers) **Option to use a Pipe Cleaner to apply black paint **Marker of choice to write a message **Glue stick top paste strawberry top on (2...
Have fun with this writing and communication planning activity. You may choose to use adaptive writing paper that is available on BrilliantTherapy OT section under schools and writing. Download PDF for Writing: Famous Person...
A printer friendly option is included. Teachers enjoy feeling supported with social skills goals. This activity can be adapted by therapists to build more than one skill. These colorful pictures can be cut out and placed on a strip of paper as a bracelet or a necklace. You...