Yes, this is just like the Forked Spider & Fly, except you can use a pencil or cotton swab to spread out the paint to create spider legs. They usually end up a bit thicker so make your paint blob a bit bigger. This is a...
These magic eggs are an inexpensive wonderful addition to any sensory room, reward for good behavior, or a comfort in the dark. They are durable and a great addition to my sensory summer camp. Special kids and adults need special things. These eggs are nice to...
This is a nice way to get sensory motor and visual motor skills addressed especially with your little guys (PreK and Kinder). Using colorful markers just adds to the fun. If you want to increase the skill building opportunities (such as bilateral assymetrical UE integration), have...
Be creative when making your outdoor obstacle course. These can be for kids of all ages and wheelchair friendly. Items you might use are: tires, pool noodles, tape, cups, chairs, mats, bolsters, kiddie pools, exercise balls, animals, balloons, watermelons and cookie cutters, pastels and paper, paint,...
Washing hands is a part of life, so give clients what ever tools they need to get the job done! We hope that the colorful pdf will be helpful. OPTIONS: Make it more fun for the sensory avoiders or those that have memory challenges with colored foam...
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...
This visual & fine motor skill builder can require hand over hand (HOH) support initially and some encouragement, but then the clients especially kids get sucked in to "Getting it right" that they want to see how many different patterns they can make. Be patient...