Draw them or cut them out of colored paper to keep them bright and easy to do. Once they are fun and the eye contact and interest are there, you can do more challenging mazes. If you are in a hurry and need some fun mazes,...
Staying between the lines and visually tracking the lines are important skills for writing and reading. The colorful hen and her chicks make it fun! If you like this you will like Milkshake Straws. Download the PDF for Help Momma Bird...
First work on scribbling and then make it meaningful by having kids draw something that is meaningful. Once they have that, they may be more likely to begin drawing in-between the space ('road') and forming their first 2 letters or shapes. This is a wonderful...
Adults and kids all find this type of task a fun challenge with some encouragement. They also enjoy it when you do one with them, so that is why we included two slightly different cups to complete. OPTION: Once the cup is completed, you may allow...
Imitating and drawing is the key here! Kids will not even know that they are working on writing, thought organization, visual discrimination, visual processing, and visual motor skills. Adults will also enjoy the challenge or be encouraged to make their own. This is a favorite for...
Therapy and giving combined, make this a therapy task worth while. Skills that are worked on include; visual motor, writing, social skills, and cognitive skills. SUPPLIES: 2 (8x11) sheets of paper (blue & white), crayons/markers/pencils, glue stick, scissors OPTIONS: Try making your own signs with the blank...
Banners are fun to make and can be done as a group activity with each client taking on 1 letter or handprint. This is another fun way to work on fine motor and visual motor skills. It also takes some hand strength to punch the...
Counting is an important part of living. It involves cognitive and visual motor skills. This sheet makes it fun. OPTIONS: Color the shapes while you count them. Place a sticker on each shape if you come up with the correct answer. Count aloud for articulation practice. Download...
Fingers were made for touching. When we touch different surfaces it can assist with memory so try writing on different surfaces such as brick walls, sand, gel (place in a zip lock bag with glitter), grass, shaving cream, and play doh. We have some printable play...
Sometimes clients will forget to stay focused on all the sounds in a word. Here is an activity that brings emphasis to the end of the word. This is a critical skill for reading. ST: Fluency, Articulation, Receptive language skills OT: Writing and task attention skills Share your...