Sometimes things get hectic as you are trying to help so many clients. This activity tool is wonderful for a variety of skills including, visual motor, social, direction following, top to bottom visual orientation, strengthening when placed on a wall to reach up to, and...
The concept of this therapy tool can be done several different ways. It can also be embellished depending on what your focus is on. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, glue. PT: This is wonderful to use for the autism crowd. Give them a heart each time they complete the...
In a hurry to get skill building in? This simple task can help with line awareness, sensory input, spacial awareness, and shape identification. SUPPLIES: Yarn or lace, glue, sequins or spangles, and a piece of paper to put it on. OPTIONS: You can use things that are...
February is a fun month for obstacle course themes. You can clip up hearts on a clothes line, walk on heart trails, cut out hearts, pick up heart post cards, and so much more. If you like this, you will love our February Obstacle Course eBook!...
Speech activities work well when movement and music are incorporated into the task. This makes the activity more effective. Here are some ideas to get you started on making your own. We put in a template in case you need something quick. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, scissors to...
Sometimes little guys & gals need some additional help in keeping in their space. We hope that this can help give you ideas. We just used painters tape. OPTIONS: Pool Noodles split in half lengthwise and taped to the floor, chalk lines, and bubble wrap strips taped...
Oh the endless world of hearts. Use whatever shape(shamrock, flower,..) you want, but moving the ball across midline while on all fours can be challenging and helpful for motor and cognitive skills. DIRECTIONS: Tape hearts slightly more than shoulder width apart so that as the client...
Taken from our Reset Station and given to you! Make these hearts say any skill you want and place them in succession on a vertically hung paper strip! This concept can also work for some elderly clientele just by changing the tasks inside the hearts, and it...
This is an OT and ST favorite! Minimal cost and lots of fun skill-building. Any clients struggling with visual issues will benefit from the colorful cards that they have to quickly search through and process. Share your list of favorite games with the team on the...
Monkey's have very active arms and legs so this can make body awareness and cognitive skills progress. TIP: We made this small enough to all fit on 1 page, but feel free to enlarge it so it can work out for Pin-The-Parts on the Monkey style...