OT/PT/APE
Scroll down to locate Occupational Therapy (OT) for Fine & Visual Motor and Sensory, Physical Therapy (PT), and Adaptive Physical Education (APE) Resources
Occupational Therapy
Fine & Visual Motor
Resources
Enrichment Opportunities
Learning Without Tears
Free access for 90 days to interactive handwriting, keyboarding, and pre-kindergarten teaching tool
Tools to Grow
Activities, handouts, and worksheets that target various skill areas such as fine and visual motor, sensory processing, handwriting, and self-care
Kids Master Skills
Free online resources that address fine motor, handwriting, scissor and visual skills. Sign up and receive free activity packets!
Therapy Fun Zone
Creativity, fun, and play is key to working on developmental skills. Offers resources for a variety of skill levels, ages, and covers fine and gross motor skills
Your Therapy Source
Online resource that provides free occupational and physical therapy activities, handouts and information sheets
Occupational Therapy
Sensory
Resources
Enrichment Opportunities
Sensory Strategies
Sensory resources and activities
Calming Sensory Activities and Ideas Plus More
These sensory calming activities will also reduce your child’s stress and anxiety
Sensory Play Ideas
Sensory play ideas and activities
Mess-Free Sensory Activities
35 various forms of sensory play, that are mess-free!
PT
Physical Therapy
Resources
Enrichment Opportunities
Gross Motor Activity Cards
Online resource that provides free occupational and physical therapy handouts and activity sheets. Password: pinkoatmealfree
Seated Exercise Videos
Article with links to free exercise videos. Includes links for chair cardio, zumba, dancing, yoga, and more!
Choosing Functional Activities for Your Children
Article describing different approaches for choosing activities
Physical Activity and Academic Success
This article describes the importance of how physical activity throughout the day can help improve academic achievement
Physical Therapy
Range of Motion Exercises
Resources
Enrichment Opportunities
Upper Extremity Stretches
Passive range of motion exercises for upper extremit; Perform 1-2 times per day, holding stretch for up to 30 seconds
Lower Extremity Stretches
Passive range of motion exercises for lower extremity; Perform 1-2 times per day, holding stretch for up to 30 seconds.
Breathing, Posture, and Chest Mobility
Exercises to improve posture and breathing; Perform 1-2 times per day, perform each exercise 5 times
APE
Adapted Physical Education
Resources
Enrichment Opportunities
Adaptability PE
Adaptability PE e-learning activities
Active Home PE
Games and calendars to make your home an “Active Home”
Get Moving
Free Movement Resources for kids, adults and families
Teach Physical Education
A collection of videos for exercise with dance