Doing timed activities work on cognitive skills in a beneficial way. Here are some ideas that can be done in 1 minute. 1. Find items around the room and stack as many as you can in 1 minute. (plastic cups or any unbreakable items) 2. Dribble or...
No matter how bad kids draw their pumpkin shape or how challenging it is to cut across paper, these turn out wonderful. It is fun making something so enjoyable while working on thought organization, asymmetrical bilateral integration, parts to whole concepts, and visual motor skills. SUPPLIES:...
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...
Easy to prepare, but great for building skills with fine motor strength and coordination, this can keep therapy fun. OPTIONS: You can use a clothes pin instead of tongs, and you can have clients pick up items that are in a variety of mediums, such as...
So many different types of art can be used in therapy to work on thought organization, spacial awareness, and fine motor coordination and it more meaningful to your clients. Adults can enjoy this type of activity, the but pdf we included is geared towards kids. Download the...
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...
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...
If you like this, you will like Rainbow Cloud. This is a popular Pre-K activity. Share your own creative therapy tools for improving fine-motor coordination with your Brilliant Therapy team! Together we are making therapy better! Download the PDF for Crayon Rainbow Cloud...
Pre-writing training starts with tasks such as these. Visual motor and coordination skills are some of the benefits of this activity. SUPPLIES: Glue, colored paper strips, fruit loops/cheerios. Download the PDF for Rainbow Cloud...