Fingers folding paper and scissors snipping make this a wonderful fine motor therapy tool. This tool also works on thought organization and patterning skills. It can be fun to have clients work together on one large picture or their own individual creations. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, glue...
Happy writing starts with colorful surroundings. This task fits the bill. SUPPLIES: 1 paper plate, paints/markers, pencil/pen to write with NOTE: If you write first, you will be able to let the plate dry without getting paint on your writing hand. If you like this, you may like...
Learning about imagining a circle and having a circle edge can be very helpful along with sectioning it off (pre-math skills). Fine motor and visual spatial skills get a workout with this task, along with it being sensory rich! This activity can help with writing...
There is nothing more crazy than sticking watermelon between your toes. What else can you to do wake up feet or get them desensitized? Use your creativity and enthusiasm to get those feet involved! Hopefully these pictures will help you think of what you have available...
Here are a few colorful and printer friendly cards that help you lend visual support. Our clients deserve every tool we can make available to help them. This just might do the trick. Enjoy! Download the PDF for Picture Cards: Wheelchair...
Social skills are important for success, so here is an activity that focuses on just that! Throw in some visual motor skills and you have therapy fun. SUPPLIES: markers/crayons or colored pencils, scissors, glue, and colored paper. OPTION: You can also make a necklace. DIRECTIONS: Let the kids...
This sensory rich activity delights the eyes and fingers get a fun experience placing the paint onto the bubble wrap. Coloring is fun this way and everyone is left smiling. SUPPLIES: Blue paint, colored markers/pencils, scissors. DIRECTIONS: Place blue paint onto the bubble wrap by dipping bubble...
Balloons are easy to use for catching & throwing, Stepping over or around, balancing on your outstretched hand, dodge balloon the nurses as they walk down the hall, or dribbling in the air. They help clients of all ages to improve balance, ROM(range of motion),...
Speech therapists often forget that speech skills can be worked using sensory bins. Kids can call out colors and then retrieve them, speech cards can be hidden under rice or sand, or placed on carrot cards(instead of the animals shown) as if you are pulling...
Egg cartons are free and can be used many ways. You might like to try some of the options we provided on your printable. Let fine motor and thought organization run wild! OPTIONS: Ice cube trays work well and you can have clients use tongs to...