Here are a several free printables from Building Blocks Patterns and Games. These free sample patterns are full size, ranging from simple to more complex patterns. The full size patterns make it easier for children to match up the blocks exactly if they need a little extra help to complete the cards. You will need DUPLO […]
The Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities published research on the effects of physical and mental practice in acquisition, retention, and transfer of a motor skill in 29 males with cerebral palsy. The participants were assigned to three homogenous groups; physical practice (n = 10), mental practice (n = 10), and control (n = 9). The experimental groups (physical and mental […]
Purpose: Encourage listening skills, following motor commands, self regulation skills and left right directions. Materials: small object i.e. toy car, small doll, etc. Activity: Before you start establish what the movement pattern will be. Try to write it down so the children can refer to it if necessary. For example a pattern could be the […]
Here is a activity idea similar to one from our electronic book Play Strong – Activities to Promote Muscle Strengthening in Children Through Play This is a four year old boy working on bilateral coordination, upper extremity and trunk muscle strengthening. The equipment needed is a regular size rolling pin and index cards. There are […]
Social Red Rover Group Activity Purpose: Promote motor skill development, cooperation and social skills. Materials: none Activity: Divide the group up into two teams. Place one team on one side of the room and one team on the other side of the room. Just like Red Rover the teams call friends over – i.e. “Red […]
Here is a cute freebie from Back to School Visual Perceptual Puzzles, the newest download from Your Therapy Source Inc. Practice visual motor skills and copying skills on lunch boxes. You can download the freebie at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/vpschoolfreebie. [subscribe2] Back to School Visual Perceptual Puzzles – Download of 12 visual motor, visual spatial, visual closure and visual perceptual challenges […]
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has completed the first bilateral hand transplant on a truly STRONG, well spoken eight year old boy. Wait until you watch the end just two weeks after surgery. It is so amazing.
The Journal of Physical Therapy Science published research on the effect of training with Nintendo Wii Fit games on motor performance in 40 children with spastic cerebral palsy (6-10 years old and GMFCS Level III). Participants were divided randomly into equal groups: experimental group that practiced with the Nintendo Wii Fit game for at least […]
Butterfly Cut and Fold: Practice coloring, scissors skills and folding paper with this activity. This are two versions – rounded corners or angled corners to cut. Available in black and white or color. You can download it here https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freebutterfly.html [subscribe2]
Physical Therapy published research on 80 children with cerebral palsy (ages 2-6 years old, GMFCS Levels II-III) to examine what skills help to determine independent walking to help guide physical therapy decision-making. One year prior to walking postural control, reciprocal lower limb movement, functional strength, and motivation were measured. Family support to child and support […]