Spring has Sprung!

      Happy Spring! Hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather! Here are some fun ideas that can be used inside or outside depending on the day you do your therapy. Since its been awhile since I've blogged I've decided to share three ideas I found on a Disney site called FamilyFun.go.com.

1.Adventure Waterscope

 Things you will need: can opener, coffee or large juice can, duct tape, plastic wrap, and a wide rubber band. (Possibly a bucket, water, and target words/objects)

    First use a can opener to cut both ends off the can. Cover the can's edges so they will not cut the client.  Next, stretch the plastic wrap over one end of the can.  Then secure it with the rubber band and duct tape. Dip the covered end into the water and peer inside. The waterscope can be used in the lake, pool, or bathtub.  If done in a clinic room fill a bucket with water. Place different plastic colorful objects in the bottom of the bucket. Have the client use the waterscope to look through the water to see the different objects. The main idea for this activity is to have the client say his or her target words. You could also laminate different words on paper if necessary.  Remember to have towels, because water can get messy sometimes.

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/spring-crafts-backyard-gardening/all-spring-crafts/magnifying-waterscope-848314/

2.Colorful nature hunt

Things you will need: Egg carton, paint, paint brush, water, paper towels, magnifying glass,

     Before therapy paint an egg carton with the colors of the small nature objects you have.  The main idea of this activity is to get the client to use the mangifying glass to look for different objects in the room or outside that match the color on the carton.  Encourage the client to look at the objects and discover new things. You want the client to be able to match the colors and say the objects found.

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/spring-crafts-backyard-gardening/all-spring-crafts/a-trail-tote-672562/

3. Flower Fairies

Things you will need: Colorful artificial flowers, scissors, red and pink markers, fine-tip black marker, drilled 16 mm round wooden bead, pipe cleaner for the body, wire cutters, yarn (about 4 feet), pipe cleaner for wings, and craft glue.

     First separate the flower and the stem from the artificial flowers.  Then using the marker, draw the face on the wooden bead (make sure the hole is on top of the bead).  Later bend the body pipe cleaner into thirds and use wire cutters to snip off a third.  Take the yarn and wrap it arround your hand to make a skein as such for the hair.

Then bend the longer piece of pipe cleaner in half and tuck the yarn in the fold. Thread both pipe cleaner ends through the bead head.

Later cut the two bends in the yarn to make the hair fall down on the bead.

Wrap the arms towards the middle of the body.

Then thread the legs through the flower petals and twist the legs so the petals are secured.

 

Place the wings on the back towards the middle of the body and twist them on in three parts.

This activity could be used as a reward in therapy as the client does a worksheet or structured actifity they get to complete the next part of the fairy.

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/spring-crafts-backyard-gardening/all-spring-crafts/flower-friends-667264/

I hope you enjoyed these cool Spring- filled activities. Have fun and enjoy!

xoxo,

SP Girl