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Cutting and stamping vegetables and fruits can be very therapeutic and turning it into art is even better. This is wonderful for clients of all ages. Recommended foods to cut and stamp with are; potatoes, celery, apples, pears, melons, and broccoli....

Pool Noodles are great for a variety of therapy tasks.  You can jump rope with them or use them as an exercise bar. A variation you can try, is to have kids stand on a balance beam as they throw the javelin noodle towards a...

Push ups on a bolster or walk outs are wonderful for trunk strengthening, body awareness, and a great addition to any obstacle course. You may also have client lay supine on top and try to align their body with the bolster. They may even be...

Light Tables are easily made, and are wonderful for visual motor and attention skills. DIY Light Table Materials: You can make one from wood (enough to make a square, and a piece of plexiglass screwed on to it) and plexiglass, or you can use a clear...

This is a fun colorful and meaningful way to work on pinch strength, processing, and digital control. Clients of all ages will find this surprisingly fun. Materials: Minimum of 4 different colors of paper, and a glue stick. Directions: Place down your base paper, then take a...

This turkey craft has become a favorite due to it's colorful nature and rich skill building properties. Helpful Tips: You can teach strategies such as making a To Do list so that elements are created in the correct order (just like socks before shoes) and using...