Pipe cleaner can also be useful in obstacle courses as well as crafts or shoe tying practice. Here they are used as part of an obstacle course designed to address balance and sensory defensiveness. We used pipe cleaners, blue paper, shredded paper (gift paper) and small...
Why did we call it the Fish Taco Swing? Because we used fabric with fish on it. Kids loved it and we had fun swinging them back and forth. They also loved the cozy feel of the fabric around them. Vestibular input to the brain is...
Fling them, flop them, step on them, balance them on your head or back of your hands and feet. Whatever you do, bean bags make you smile while you work on skills such as balancing, body awareness, strengthening, and ROM. OPTIONS: A bean bag activity that...
Water balloons are rich with sensory input and can be used to develop so many different skills, such as visual motor, visual-perceptual, sensory discrimination, task tolerance, visual tracking skills and more. OPTIONS: 1. Toss and Catch Balloons 2. Jump over Balloons 3. Toss to target (can be pool noodle...
Make writing fun! When it is fun, the job gets done. SUPPLIES: colored paper squares, pencil, glue stick. OPTION: This can be a wonderful addition to an obstacle course. Other versions can be glueing flies to a web or strips on a tree. ST: Clients may glue down...
Speech therapists use charts like these to refer to for normal speech development. This one is colorful and fun to use. Download the PDF for Typical Speech Development...
Reflex integration is all about using neurodevelopmental movements to help develop and mature the body's reflexes for optimal functioning. Enjoy helping kids move! Share your special therapy moves with the Team and get credit! Download the PDF for Relfex Integration:ATNR/Landua...
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,...
This is an effective way to bring comfort to kids sensory systems as well as improve body awareness. Once you do it, they will most likely ask for it again. It is a very handy therapy tool in a therapy sensory summer camp setting. In...
Music is highly underutilized in therapy programs considering that music is the only sensory input that fires in all areas of the brain simultaneously. This is huge for memory, concentration, and sensory regulation. You may also find our Treehousekidsmusicallearning.com helpful. It is designed to help with...