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...
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...
Laminate these pictures and you can incorporate speech skills in the pool. Discuss what looks more difficult and why, or what they want to do first. PT's and OT's your on your own, this is your kind of element. You may even post the picture in...
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...
Believe it or not, this Monkey Jump is the precursor to learning how to do the Cartwheel. We have put a line in the drawing so that people who are not familiar with this movement can see how the hands are planted on the floor...
Crossing midline is important for not just physical benefits but also for the brain. Balancing activities also assist the brain development that affects skills such as reading, math, and activities of daily living (ADL's) such as donning socks. Balancing is also important, so this activity gets...
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...
Unscrewing caps can be a challenge that is part of everyday life, so make it fun to practice. A wonderful way to build patience, hand strength, and confidence. OPTIONS: Try turning it into a game such as see how many you can screw and unscrew in...
Remember to give clients travel options. From Lyft, Uber, Dial A Ride to the school bus, there are several options. Just google it for your clients area and walk them thru the process....