28 Sep Drive The Tire
Old car tires in a therapy gym for all ages is a hit! If you have some kids wash them there will be no black hands when you jump over them, into them, around them, or drive them down a line in the gym. Be...
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03 Jan 4 Mat Moves
So easy to move when you have pictures posted and all you need is a towel or mat on the floor in front of them. The colorful drawings are motivating and help make the fun happen. These are perfect for a small space obstacle course at...
03 Jan Lumber Jack Jumping
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...
03 Jan Grab an Apple: Beam Walk
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...
03 Jan Inside Outside Jump
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...
03 Jan Horseshoe
Here are some common uses for these lucky items. Clients enjoy stepping on visual points of interest but these horse shoes can be used many ways. PT: These can be a wonderful way to add to an obstacle course or provided needed interest. OT: Use for simple...
03 Jan Rainbow’s End
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...
03 Jan Leprechaun Sit-Ups
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...
03 Jan Old Man Tip Toe
Whimsical and bright, this has imagination and motivation written all over it. A great additional obstacle course tool. Make dots for colored paper or sidewalk chalk and have a blast! Make it more challenging by using different colors (say they have to avoid stepping on the red...
07 Dec Tires!
Tires! Jump in them, jump around them, roll them, walk on them, stack them, paint them, and wash them. They are cooooool! Kids dig working with them! They see car tires often and it makes them feel tough! OPTIONS: You can fill them with sand or...