Bottle caps & pompoms project, FLYING HAPPY FACE!

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy As they say..."Don't delay or they won't be on Santa's Sleigh!  (Most with limited quantities) Pop'Emz: Pop, stick, design and decorate, then do it all over again with these re-usable mini-hexagon shaped Suction pieces! They stick on any non-porous surface, such as windows, file cabinets, mirrors, even therapy balls. The small stem requires use of that fine pinch we always strive for. Magical Flying Happy Face: These are so cool, you may need one for yourself.... To begin, charge the flyer on your computer or other USB outlet. When ready, turn it on and watch it take off. Carefully watch it, then as it descends - don't touch it, just put an opened hand under it and watch it elevate again. AMAZING!  Click here for more info and a video MLP- Mechanical Square lead pencil: Unique in design, the flat elliptical shape of this Mechanical Pencil prevents rolling, while the 0.9mm square lead is stronger than typical lead pencils so it discourages breaking, allows for darker marking and slightly heavier pressure. Pencil comes with lead in it and a 6 pack of 0.9mm square lead refills. 101 Uses for Pompoms... Pompoms are a natural attraction to children. They are bright, soft, fuzzy, a great size and just scream "touch me"!  They come in various sizes and colors and are so versatile.  Simple Activities: Sort by color or size Fill numbered cups (2 pompoms in the cup marked 2) Glue to outline letters, numbers, shapes, pictures. Use with tools for hand strengthening (tweezers, clothespins, tongs, etc) Use as a simple grasp and place in a container activity to address crossing midline, work on rotation, or core strengthening, etc In hand manuipaltion or Squirreling- how many can you fit in the palm of one hand. Then using only that hand, bring one to fingertips and place in a bottle. Tape baggies at the bottom of each tube for a color race. Then sort using a variety of tools. Great for pairs or work centers.  Painters tape holds contact paper with sticky side in so pompoms stick or make a fuzzy picture. Bottle Top Wall Art and Playboard: Art project: Gluing bottle tops and bottle caps to make abstract art pieces is a creative recycling project that's easy to implement. It can be a class or school project that everyone participates in. It can be as large or small as you need. (Although real supports will be needed to hold the weight if large) Bottle Top Bulletin Board: How about a bottle top bulletin board that can be actively used by students?  Glue the flat surface of the tops to a sheet of poster board attached to the bulletin board. This leaves the cap openings available to be filled. Try squirreling pompoms or beads, then bringing one to fingertips and use the subtle movements of the fingers (shift) to place them in the cap. This small movement is difficult to work on (similar to feeding a string through a straw), but addresses the muscle control used in handwriting. Fun Gifts Ideas! Mini Glitter pompoms: 72 of the smallest, cutest pom poms you ever did see!. (Tweezers sold seperately) You're receiving this because you subscribed or placed an order with Pocket Full of Therapy. We will NEVER share or sell your info. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe Contact Us: (800) PFOT-124 (732) 462-4474 *An OT is always available to answer questions or assist in selecting the right item!

Got only a minute? 8 quick fine motor activities

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8 Quick Fine Motor Activities that take only a few minutes to do. Got only a minute or 2 ?  Quick Go-to Fine Motor Activities Sometimes the timing is just off... maybe the student sped through all planned tasks or they didn't take as long as you thought. You still have a few minutes left, hmmm...  What won't take too long or require much equipment? Try these "good ole stand-by's" ! Thumb Wars:  Lock fingers as shown. Elbows must stay on table at all times Try to pin your opponents thumb down on you fingers for a 5 count, using only your thumb. Best out of 3 wins - this time! Mini Simon: A pint size version of the classic game. Try to repeat the ever-increasing sequences of lights & sounds. Fast-paced, challenging fun! Mindo Robot: A single player thinking game. Jungle Animal Rescue: Take any fun small object (animal, car or truck) preferably irregular shaped Wrap rubber bands or jungle vines around it in a haphazard way.  Rescue!  Take turns being the wrapper and rescuer. Pencil Manipulations: Practice those finger movements that make pencil use easier. Hold pencil like you,re going to write. Begin at eraser & walk fingers from to point & back.  Rotate pencil so lettering disappears then re-appears. Repeat 5 x's Combine movements to go from writing position to erasing. 5 x's without dropping or touching desktop. Rubber Band Magic Trick A Classic Favorite !  A rubberband is placed around the 1st 2 fingers, then when you open your hand, the band "magically jumps" to the 3rd & 4th fingers! Behind the scenes: After the band is in place, sneak the rest of your fingertips under the band in the palm of your hand. Open & it jumps! Slip Knot Tying Chain This feels like magic when you pull it loose again! Use any string, yarn, rope, shoelace, etc Make a small circle at the end of string as if going to tie a knot, but instead of bring the end through, bring a loop through. Tighten both strings hanging down. That's a slip knot. To make a chain- go through the loop you just made-pull another loop through. Tighten. Repeat. To remove knots- just pull the ends of both strings. Whala! "> Cats Cradle:  Use string, shoelace, yarn, etc about 54" long. (using 2 strings, let's you model movements for setup) Pinch the X's by grasping in the space above & below the X. Movements usually are: Pinch, pull up, out to sides, down & under, then up through. Here's video of how to do it solo and also with a partner.  (I know-  Solo?  Never heard of it- leave it to youtube!) It's Veteran's Day -  Thanks to All Who Serve Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Why Should We Work In That Position? Specials and Products

Web Version  |  Update preferences  |  Unsubscribe Like Tweet Forward Pocket Full of Therapy Why Should We Work In That Position? Do your students sit in their chairs? Or try to stand at their desks?  When they are in their chairs do they slouch or fall out of the chair?  Are other positions hard for them to hold?   When you have your child completing an activity you don't have to  just sit at a table and do it.   Have them lay in prone, sit on the floor, stand at the wall, kneel, or side sit.  Just remember to grade the activity to how difficult the position is they have to hold.  For example, don't have them completing a 48 piece puzzle for the first time in prone.   ​Why lay in prone?  Prone position is when your child is lying on the floor on their stomach.  This position requires upper body, neck, and trunk strength to hold. Watch that your child is not hiking their hip when lying in prone and that their hips are flat on the floor.  Lying in prone, your child can complete a puzzle, coloring activity, play a game or do their homework.  In addition to working on upper body strength, they are also strengthening ocular motor muscles as they move their eyes to scan their environment.   ​Why Sit on the Floor? ​When sitting on the floor, your child is activating their trunk muscles to hold themselves up.  Have them sit with their legs crossed in front of them or Taylor sit.  Many children try to sit with their legs behind them in a "w" sit position which you want to try to avoid.  Have them sitting on the floor to play a board game with their peers. ​You are also working to elongate and stretch muslces when sitting on the floor.  Have them sit with their legs straight out in front of them.  Are muscles too tight?  Are they avoiding sitting in a taylor sit position?  ​Why Stand at the Wall?  ​For all around strengthening! Many children sit in a chair and will slouch against the back or lean their head and body on the table.  Tape a paper to the wall when completing handwriting tasks, this will make your hild work on upper body strength and endurance.   ​Why Sit in a Side Sit Position?  ​When your child sits with their legs to one side, this is a side sit position.  They may have one arm on the floor to support themselves but in this position you can promote midline crossing.  For example, sitting with their legs to the right, and left hand on the floor supporting their body, your child has to use his or her right hand to reach across body to pick up an item.  A Position Twist on The Statue Game Do you remember the statue game?  Put some music on and when the music stops you freeze like a statue.  The first person to move sits out.  Well let's put a twist on that game.  Have your group moving around the room, except for one child and when you say "statues" everyone has to stop in a position.   The one child that did not participate now has to look around then turn away from the group.  When he turns back around he has to see which children changed positions.   Can he/she remember who was in a different position?   Have your children decide whoe is going to change positions or assign a different child each round.   You're receiving this because you subscribed or placed an order with Pocket Full of Therapy. We will NEVER share or sell your info. Edit your subscription | Unsubscribe Contact Us: (800) PFOT-124 (732) 462-4474 *An OT is always available to answer questions or assist in selecting the right item!