Here is a classic bilateral coordination exercise freebie from the 25 Bilateral Coordination Exercises. It is an instructional hand out on how to do the Cross Crawl exercise, including a QR code to link to a video demonstration of the exercise. You can download the freebie at the bottom of this post. If you are […]
Here are 5 ways to teach right versus left: 1. Verbal Reinforcement: Every opportunity you have verbally state right from left. For example, when dressing a child say “put your right arm in the sleeve”. When turning left in a car or walking on the street say “let’s take a left here”. 2. Visual Reinforcement: […]
Occasionally, a new toy comes along that really excites me as a pediatric physical therapist. I received an email from Fat Brain toys recently about their new product Squigz. I ordered it right away. This is a great toy to add to your therapy tool box. It is basically a bunch of two or three […]
Watch this video to learn how to create 5 gross motor and bilateral coordination activities using plastic tablecloths and shower curtain rings from the Dollar Store.
There is a previous blog post here on hula hoop ideas that was extremely popular entitled 3 Simple Group Games with a Hula Hoop. I just came across a great video from Barbara Smith, The Recycling OT, with some more fun ideas to use a hula hoop. I especially liked her ideas to put the rings […]
Here is a fun twist to do instead of traditional flash cards. Another big bonus is practicing visual tracking skills and bilateral coordination skills. View the video at YourTherapySource.com.
Here is a simple do it yourself project costing about $3.00. You can watch the video at YourTherapySource.com.
Here is a unique way to make a maze multisensory and practice visual motor and bilateral coordination skills. You only need a maze, magnet, jingle bell, cardboard and a page protector. To learn how to create this activity and to see it in action watch the video at YourTherapySource.com.
Here is a fun, super cheap activity to encourage visual tracking and bilateral coordination. All you need is a pool noodle, a marble and some tape. Step 1: Cut the pool noodle in half lengthwise with a serrated knife (adults please). Step 2: Shape one half of the pool noodle into a circle and tape […]