Whether they are used for comfort or to diminish sounds, there are many kinds to choose from. Prices vary and you may be able to find what you need at Walmart or at a therapy website. OPTIONS: Sometimes you can use a headband or snow hat....
Banners are fun to make and therapy as well. Having clients keep track of what letters are done (working memory) or cutting and decorating (visual-motor) are all part of the therapy. Wonderful for thought organization, fine motor skills, and social/emotional participation with the world around...
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...
Foot activities are endless. Here are some more ideas: 1. Jump up and down a line onto different heights or sensory strips (carpet pieces, bubble wrap, sand, etc.) 2. Pedicures 3. Theraband-flexing and extending ankles 4. Stepping over pipe cleaners or balloons 5. Picking up socks, fuzz balls, marbles, etc....
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:...
Unscrewing caps can be a challenge that is part of everyday life, so make it fun to practice. A wonderful way to build patience, hand strength, and confidence. OPTIONS: Try turning it into a game such as see how many you can screw and unscrew in...
Fingers folding paper and scissors snipping make this a wonderful fine motor therapy tool. This tool also works on thought organization and patterning skills. It can be fun to have clients work together on one large picture or their own individual creations. SUPPLIES: Colored paper, glue...
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...