Newspaper Dance
This activity addresses core strengthening, motor planning, and ideation by having the child stand on a newspaper page (or paper bag) at all times. The newspaper page (or paper bag) will be folded after every round, so this gets tricky!
Secret Message
This activity addresses core strengthening, motor planning, and handwriting skills by having the child write letters with towels, while in tabletop position.
Basket Sock for Eye-Hand Coordination
This activity works on promoting eye-hand coordination necessary for activities such as catching a ball or copying from the blackboard. In addition, the child is working on stability and shoulder strengthening through the activation of the arm.
Therapy Mat Sensory Burrito
This therapy mat is unique as it is flexible enough to fold and roll inside it. We’re using the therapy mat to make a burrito and roll the child inside to provide both proprioceptive and vestibular input.

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