You can use pool noodles, painters tape, gift wrap paper rolls, or anything you want to help the imagination and fun be part of jumping. This can be a wonderful addition to a home or school obstacle course. OPTION: You may lay a exercise mat on...
Body socks are a wonderful tool for obstacle courses to help with sensory regulation and body awareness. Here is a picture to help get the job done. Just post it up on your obstacle course and let the kids twist, walk, and roll. Share your drawings...
Here is a wonderful visual that can be posted in your obstacle course so that your clients will know what is expected and be more motivated. If you do not have a balance beam, try using a split pool noodle (taped to the floor) or...
This is a fun way to work on communication skills and physical strengthening and body in space awareness. NOTE: We often forget that some of this jumping can be done within clinic parallel bars as the client jumps while holding on to the grab rails. What do...
What is at a rainbow's end? What do other's say? Does it make you feel hopeful or what would you like to see at the end? Whether it is language skills, a sticker chart, or an addition to an obstacle course, this colorful page is...
Leprechauns can do many things as well as make people smile and want to do an exercise. This brightens up dull therapy walls and makes kids want to do more and get the form right! Printer friendly version allows coloring as well. Click here to download the...
This one is a sensory camp favorite for therapists and clients young and old. The streamer is a wonderful way to help clients visually track the ball as it moves thru space. DIRECTIONS: 1. Take colored butcher paper and tape it into your doorway. 2. Tape out...
There are several different ways to put the Turkey into Bowling. With the template provided all you have to do is glue on the feathers and punch 2 holes into the turkey's side and place a string thru the holes and fasten it around the...
Games, tickle tasks, using feet to squish or pick up items are all wonderful activities to grow body awareness, address sensory issues, strengthen and increase range of motion (ROM) with lower extremities. Don't for get to stomp out rhythms (elderly can even do this between...
Punch ball is wonderful for strengthening the upper body, working on coordination, balance, and grasp. All client ages enjoy this and punch ball can be a great addition to an obstacle course or home program. All you need is a beach ball and a rubber band! Share...