Therapy Activities

Fun, engaging activities to support your child's development at home

At-Home Activities

Sensory Bins

2-6 years

Fill containers with rice, beans, or water beads for tactile exploration

Develops:

Sensory processing, fine motor

Obstacle Courses

3-8 years

Use pillows, cushions, and furniture to create movement challenges

Develops:

Gross motor, coordination

Play Dough Fun

2-7 years

Roll, squeeze, and shape to build hand strength

Develops:

Fine motor, creativity

Creative Activities

Finger Painting

2-6 years

Explore colors and textures while developing hand control

Develops:

Fine motor, sensory, creativity

Cutting Practice

3-7 years

Use child-safe scissors to cut paper shapes and patterns

Develops:

Hand-eye coordination, bilateral skills

Bead Threading

3-8 years

String beads onto pipe cleaners or laces

Develops:

Fine motor, visual-motor

Movement & Music

Dance Party

2-10 years

Move to music with different rhythms and tempos

Develops:

Gross motor, body awareness

Freeze Dance

3-8 years

Dance and freeze on cue to build impulse control

Develops:

Motor control, listening

Musical Instruments

2-7 years

Shake, tap, and bang to explore sounds and rhythm

Develops:

Fine motor, auditory processing

Holiday Activities

Jingle Bell Transfer

3-7 years

Use tongs to move jingle bells into muffin tins

Develops:

Pincer grasp, coordination

Ornament Sorting

2-6 years

Sort ornaments by size, color, or texture

Develops:

Visual skills, fine motor

Cookie Cutter Play

2-6 years

Press cookie cutters into play dough or kinetic sand

Develops:

Hand strength, sensory exploration

Tips for Success

•Keep it fun: Activities should be enjoyable, not stressful. Follow your child's lead and interests.
•Short sessions: 10-15 minutes is often enough. Quality over quantity!
•Celebrate progress: Every small step forward is worth celebrating.
•Consult your therapist: Always check with your child's therapist about which activities are most appropriate.