Roll and Pull Activity Idea
Here is a simple, cheap game to make that encourages fine motor skills, grasp and grading of movements. Get the directions at YourTherapySource.com.
Bubble Wrap Printable
Head on over to YourTherapySource to download this free printable to use with large bubble wrap. Kids can tell a story popping pictures as they go or perform exercise repetitions popping numbers. There is even a free blank board to make your own popping game.
Twist (literally) on Puzzles Part #2
I came across another idea on Pinterest about changing up puzzles. Basically, using any picture or text that you would like, you can create a twisting puzzle. For this example I printed out a picture on heavy duty cardstock that would wrap around this container with about an inch of overlap. Cut the paper into […]
Fine Motor Match Up
After seeing this picture on Pinterest, I knew I had to try this activity. Just match up little tags with numbers, letters or shapes to beads using toothpicks. I did not have any Styrofoam so I used some clean, recycled meat trays. This was a real fine motor challenge but a nice twist. You really […]
Good Fine Motor Skills = Good Grades
New research that will be published soon in the Journal of Early Childhood Education and Development indicated that children who scored well on fine motor tasks when in pre-K had higher averages in second grade than those who scored lower on fine motor tasks in pre-K. Data was reviewed on 1000 second graders in Florida. […]
Simple Portable Clothes Line
Here is a simple idea to sneak in some clothes pin work on a portable clothes line. Just empty out a picture frame and hang some string. Make sure the child clips the clothes pins low down or they will flip due to the short line. Here are some suggested uses: 1. Make a puzzle. […]
December Holiday Clothes Pin Mat
Download this free holiday mat to practice visual motor skills and encourage muscle strengthening on the fingers with matching clothes pins to the letters. You can download it at YourTherapySource.com.
Raining Letters Activity
Check out this free activity, Raining Letters, to print to encourage letter identification, matching lower case to upper case letters and physical activity. You can download it at YourTherapySource.com
Muscle Strengthening Activity for the Hands
Check out these activities using squeeze containers from the Dollar Store. Can’t beat the price – 2 for $1. Economical occupational therapy tool for sure…
Glass Stone Letters Activity Idea
Glass Stone Letters Fine Motor Activity Idea View activity directions, get free download and see more pictures at Your Therapy Source.