Occupational Therapy Activities for Children – Free Printables

If you need simple, engaging occupational therapy activities for children that you can use instantly, this free four-page printable set is a great place to start. These movement station pages come from the complete OT Playground Sensory Trails and are perfect for sensory paths, hallway routes, classroom brain breaks, or quick motor warm-ups. The best part is that they require no equipment at all, just imagination, movement, and a little space to play. Kids can hop, tap, slide, and spin through fun activities that support motor development and self-regulation.

You can access the free printable at the bottom of this post.

What’s Included in the Free OT Playground Printables

These four kid-friendly movement posters feature playful actions inspired by typical playground experiences. These pages introduce movement patterns that help children practice body awareness, motor planning, and focus while having fun. Each one encourages purposeful movement that supports strength, coordination, rhythm, and calming skills.

Activities include:

• Hopscotch-style jumping
• Pretend drum tapping for rhythm and bilateral coordination
• Tire swing spinning movements
• Xylophone sliding paired with deep breathing

How to Use These Occupational Therapy Activities for Children

These printables are easy to use across a variety of settings. Their flexibility makes them ideal for classrooms, therapy spaces, and home use. Simply print, post, and let kids move their bodies through each station.

Try them for:

• Sensory hallways or morning motor paths
• Quick classroom brain breaks
• Indoor recess stations
• OT or PT warm-up activities
• Calming or regulation routines
• Small-group motor circuits
• Transition activities between lessons

Benefits of OT-Inspired Movement Stations

These activities are rooted in occupational therapy principles, giving children opportunities to build essential motor and regulation skills through play. Quick bursts of movement can help children reset, refocus, and return to learning ready to engage.

Benefits may include:

• Improved balance and postural control
• Increased coordination and bilateral movement
• Opportunities for vestibular and proprioceptive input
• Better attention and self-regulation
• Support for sequencing and following directions
• Encouragement of purposeful movement

Perfect for Teachers, Therapists, and Parents

These printable stations work well for anyone supporting children’s development. They offer simple, meaningful activities without setup or equipment, making them a helpful tool for busy days. Just print and put them into action. Need more OT ideas at home? Check out this list of occupational therapy activities at home.

Great for:

• School-based OTs and PTs
• Classroom teachers
• Special education staff
• Homeschoolers
• Preschool and early childhood programs
• Before- and after-school programs