Take the stress out of planning your therapy sessions! Growing Little Brains Shop is the place where you can find tools to help save time planning your OT/PT/SLP teletherapy or face-to-face sessions! Perfect virtual resources for teachers too!
Here’s what others are saying about the Growing Little Brains shop items:
“Thanks so much for sharing the slide decks you’ve made. My students really enjoy them. ”
— Becky H.
“The links work perfectly and the slides are very easy to use during sessions. The parents that I work with have commented positively when I have used the slides.” The slides are fairly adaptable and can be used for Teletherapy and in-person easily. The lessons are easy to adapt and even the older kids on my caseload like listening to and acting out the stories.”
— Marybeth, MS, OTR/L
“This is absolutely wonderful, Melanie! I just purchased it for my “bag of tricks,” as I prepare to learn the art of teletherapy.”
— Colleen M.
Perfect for preschool-1st grade. Easily adapted google slide deck that includes a social-emotional check-in, links for movement, music, yoga, books, fingerplays, drawing prompts, puzzles, and memory games. Perfect for teletherapy sessions or to use technology to bring more movement to your face-to-face sessions. No print needed and limited materials needed so this is the perfect option for doing teletherapy with students with limited supplies at home.
Do you have a kiddo that loves Pokemon? They will be begging to do these activities over and over! Perfect for use during teletherapy sessions for ages 3-8+. Includes activities for self regulation, movement, music, fine motor, visual perceptual skills, writing, and crafts. Includes 2 slide decks perfect for screen share and pdf list with clickable links for in-person sessions. The kids love this one!
Do you have a dinosaur loving kiddo at home or on your caseload?
This lesson plan is all about Dinosaurs. You will find links for dinosaur themed books, fingerplays, movement activities, fine motor, and visual perceptual games. The lesson plan is perfect for teletherapy sessions or homeschooling. The format is a google slide presentation with all the links embedded and ready for screen share. The child will get to interact and make choices of activities.
There are also activities listed for pretend play and crafts to do some off-screen activities too!
No print and very low prep involved. Perfect for students with limited supplies at home or to use in school for push-in sessions. The lesson plan is geared for children ages 3-8 with lots of opportunity to up/downgrade.
In this lesson bundle you will receive a pdf version with clickable links and a google slide deck with links embedded that are ready to use in your teletherapy sessions. These are no print activities and each bundle includes: themed books, pretend play activities, fingerplays, music and movement activities, craft activities, fine motor activities, visual perceptual activities, and sensory activities. The images on the slides take you to links on the web to complete the activities together via screen share. The slides allow your students to make a choice over which activity they would prefer and will get them moving and having fun! Target age: 3-6 year olds. Over 35+ activities total. You must make a copy of the google slide deck but then you are able to modify it if needed. No extra planning needed and great for those students that have limited supplies at home! The best part is you can use all these activities for teletherapy or face-to-face sessions so no double planning needed either! Plenty of activities for the entire month!
Do you have a student that loves Superheroes?
This lesson plan is all about Superheroes. You will find links for Superhero themed books, fingerplays, music and movement activities, fine motor, writing, and visual perceptual games. Work on a variety of skills while having fun! Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers will be able to easily adapt these slides to work on their goals.
The lesson plan is perfect for teletherapy sessions or homeschooling. The format is a google slide presentation with all the links embedded and ready for screen share. The child will get to interact and make choices of activities if able. If not, the therapist can control the screen.
No print and no/very low prep involved. Perfect for students with limited supplies at home or to use in school for push-in sessions. The lesson plan is geared for children preschool-2nd grade with opportunity to up/downgrade and edit slides as needed.
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? This November book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books focused on a Thanksgiving theme. The books featured are: Five Silly Turkeys by Salina Yoon, This Little Turkey by Aly Fronis and Llama Llama gives thanks by Anna Dewdney. It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable link to a Safe YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary. Activities are geared for children ages 2-5. This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children. This is perfect for therapists, teachers or parents looking for resources that require no prep and limited materials for their students. A great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
This slide deck is all about the holidays and winter. You will find hyperlinks for Winter/Holiday themed books, fingerplays, music and movement activities, fine motor, crafts, writing, and visual perceptual games. Work on a variety of skills while having fun! Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers will be able to easily adapt these slides to work on their goals.
The lesson plan is perfect for teletherapy sessions or homeschooling. The format is a google slide presentation with all the links embedded and ready for screen share. The child will get to interact and make choices of activities if able. If not, the therapist can control the screen.
No print and no/very low prep involved. Perfect for students with limited supplies at home or to use in school for push-in sessions. This slide deck is geared for children preschool-2nd grade with opportunity to up/downgrade and edit slides as needed.
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? This December book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books focused on a Holiday theme. The books featured are: Frosty the Snowman by Steve Nelson and Jack Robbins, The Gingerbread Man by Karen Schmidt and The Mitten by Jan Brett. It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable link to a Safe YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary. Activities are geared for children ages 2-5. This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children. This is perfect for therapists, teachers or parents looking for resources that require no prep and limited materials for their students. A great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? Or maybe you’re homeschooling you’re own children and are looking for fun ways to promote your child’s development.
This January book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books focused on a winter theme. The books featured are: Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle, We’re going on a bear hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury and The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.
It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary.
Activities are geared for children ages 2-5.
This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children.
These activities are perfect for therapists, teachers or parents looking for resources that require no prep and limited materials for their students. A great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? Or maybe you’re homeschooling you’re own children and are looking for fun ways to promote your child’s development.
This February book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books focused on a valentines day/friendship theme. The books featured are: Hedgehugs by Steve Wilson and Lucy Tapper , Love from the hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle and My heart is like a zoo by Michael Hall.
It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary.
Activities are geared for children ages 2-6.
This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children as well as a link to a slide presentation with video examples of coordinating yoga poses to coordinate with the Love from the Hungry Caterpillar book.
These activities are perfect for therapists, teachers or parents looking for resources that require no prep and limited materials for their students. A great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? Or maybe you’re homeschooling you’re own children and are looking for fun ways to promote your child’s development?
This March book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books for St. Patrick’s Day and spring themes. The books featured are: Little Blue Truck’s Springtime by Alice Schertle, The very hungry caterpillar by Eric Carle and How to catch a leprechaun by Adam Wallace.
It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary.
Activities are geared for children ages 2-6.
This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children. These activities will save you a ton of time and are a great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? Or maybe you’re homeschooling you’re own children and are looking for fun ways to promote your child’s development?
This April book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books to celebrate Easter, Spring and Earth Day. The books featured are: Happy Easter Mouse by Laura Numeroff, The Earth Book by Todd Parr, and What will hatch? by Jennifer Ward.
It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary.
There is also a one page printable included for an Earth Day scavenger hunt.
Activities are geared for children ages 2-6.
This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children. These activities will save you a ton of time and are a great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
Are you looking for ways to engage toddlers and preschoolers online (or in-person) that will encourage parent participation and supports a holistic approach to child development?
Try using these May book activities to structure your in-person or teletherapy sessions and customize it to work on a variety of goals.
The books included in the May bundle include: I Love Mom with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, The Family book by Todd Parr, and Tap the magic tree by Christie Matheson
The bundle includes a one page printable pdf for each book that includes a clickable link to the book on YouTube and simple fine motor, sensory-motor and gross motor activities that require limited or no extra materials to accompany the story. The pdf files may be emailed and/or shared virtually with families.
The perfect compliment to support the parent coaching model! Geared for ages 2-5.
Are you looking for ways to engage toddlers and preschoolers online (or in-person) that will encourage parent participation and supports a holistic approach to child development?
Try using these June book activities to structure your in-person or teletherapy sessions and customize it to work on a variety of goals.
The books targeted in the June bundle include: I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, Watch me throw the ball by Mo Willems and My Five Senses by Aliki Brandenberg.
The bundle includes a one page printable pdf for each book that includes a clickable link to the book on YouTube and simple fine motor, sensory-motor and gross motor activities that require limited or no extra materials to accompany the story. The pdf files may be emailed and/or shared virtually with families.
The perfect compliment to support the parent coaching model! Geared for ages 2-5.
Are you looking for ways to engage toddlers and preschoolers online (or in-person) that will encourage parent participation and supports a holistic approach to child development?
Try using these July book activities to structure your in-person or teletherapy sessions and customize it to work on a variety of goals.
The books targeted in the July bundle include: The Rainbow Fish by Markus Pfister, The Pigeon finds a hot dog by Mo Willems, and Spot goes to the circus by Eric Hill.
The bundle includes a one page printable pdf for each book that includes a clickable link to the book on YouTube and simple fine motor, sensory-motor and gross motor activities that require limited or no extra materials to accompany the story. The pdf files may be emailed and/or shared virtually with families.
The perfect compliment to support the parent coaching model! Geared for ages 2-5.
Are you looking for ways to engage toddlers and preschoolers online (or in-person) that will encourage parent participation and supports a holistic approach to child development?
Try using these August book activities to structure your in-person or teletherapy sessions and customize it to work on a variety of goals.
The books targeted in the August bundle include: Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman, Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell, and Let’s have a picnic by Hunter Reid.
The bundle includes a one page printable pdf for each book that includes a clickable link to the book on YouTube and simple fine motor, sensory-motor and gross motor activities that require limited or no extra materials to accompany the story. The pdf files may be emailed and/or shared virtually with families.
The perfect compliment to support the parent coaching model! Geared for ages 2-5.
Perfect for preschool-1st grade. Easily adapted google slide deck that includes links for movement, music, yoga, books, fingerplays, drawing prompts, puzzles, and memory games. Perfect for teletherapy sessions or to use technology to bring more movement to your face-to-face sessions. No print needed and limited materials needed so this is the perfect option for doing teletherapy with students with limited supplies at home.
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? This September book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books focused on a back to school/all about me theme. The books featured are: Mouse’s first day of school, Pete the Cat Rocking in my school shoes, and From Head to Toe. It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable link to a YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary. Activities are geared for children ages 2-6. This bundle also includes a one-page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children. This is perfect for therapists, teachers, or parents looking for resources that require no prep and limited materials for their students. A great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!
A fun way to work on visual perceptual, handwriting, gross motor and sensory motor skills during your Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Therapy teletherapy sessions! Perfect for teachers doing virtual learning too! Advance the slides to guess the Zoo animal hiding behind the gate, practice writing the animal name and then do some animal gross motor movements/yoga poses! Perfect for preschoolers-elementary aged students! My kiddos love these slide decks.
Animals presented in the deck include:
Elephant
Tiger
Zebra
Giraffe
Monkey
Lion
Hippo
Gorilla
Cheetah
Rhino
The file will come to you in a pdf with 2 clickable links to access the slide deck. One is a link to the Canva where the slide deck has been created. The second link is to google drive to store a physical copy if you choose. Just note that the videos contained in the slide deck will only work when using the link from Canva.
A fun way to work on visual perceptual, handwriting, gross motor and sensory motor skills during your Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Therapy teletherapy sessions! Advance the slides to guess the Ocean Animal hiding behind the beach ball, practice writing the animal name and then do some animal gross motor movements/yoga poses! Perfect for preschoolers-elementary aged students! My kiddos love these slide decks.
Animal featured in this deck include:
Shark
Turtle
Crab
Whale
Jellyfish
Narwhal
Lobster
Dolphin
Starfish
The file will come to you in a pdf with 2 clickable links to access the slide deck. One is a link to the Canva where the slide deck has been created. The second link is to google drive to store a physical copy if you choose. Just note that the videos contained in the slide deck will only work when using the link from Canva.
Looking for a fun way to engage your young students during teletherapy or in-person sessions? This October book activity bundle includes activities for 3 different books focused on a farm animals and scarecrow theme. The books featured are: Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra Boynton, Go, Do, Go! by P.D. Eastman and The little old lady who wasn’t afraid of anything by Linda Williams. It includes a one page pdf for each book describing a fine motor, gross motor, and sensory motor activity related to the book. Each activity requires no or limited commonly found household items to perform. Each handout also includes a clickable link to a Safe YouTube link of the book so the hardcopy of the book is not necessary. Activities are geared for children ages 2-5. This bundle also includes a one page parent education handout on other activity ideas and tips for reading books with young children. This is perfect for therapists, teachers or parents looking for resources that require no prep and limited materials for their students. A great way to make learning fun while developing a wide variety of developmental skills!