How cool is this project? It reminds me of a zentangle which I always find very calming to do. There are two ways to complete this activity to encourage visual motor skills, grading of movements and visual spatial skills. 1. Doodle Shape Stencils – Draw any random doodle all over a piece of paper with […]
Here is a simple way to make vertical puzzles. By hanging up the puzzles on the wall or in an upright position you encourage an increase in upper extremity active range of motion, wrist extension and can sneak in some gross motor skills (ie squatting and reaching up high). Find an old poster or use […]
Child Development published research on the importance of block play in over one hundred preschoolers. The children in the study who were better at copying block patterns were also better at early math skills. Copying block pattern consisted of knowing whether a block went above or below with the blocks properly aligned. The results also indicated that children from […]
Pediatrics published research on 248 moderately preterm (born at 32-35 weeks gestation) and 130 full term, seven year old children. The children underwent various assessments including IQ, memory, attention, visual perception, motor skills, visual motor skills, and parental report of executive functioning. The following results were recorded: moderately preterm group performed significantly worse on total and performance IQ, […]
Here is a free printable to have children copy the clay monsters exactly. This is an excellent activity to encourage fine motor skills, finger and hand strengthening and visual spatial skills. Head on over to Your Therapy Source at https://www.yourtherapysource.com/freeclaymonster.html to get the free download.
Check out the latest electronic book from Your Therapy Source Inc – Puzzles on Paper. You can download two free sample pages here. Practice visual spatial and visual closure skills with these puzzles.