Hello Fellow Teletherapist!
I know working virtually can be a challenge…
but it is also very rewarding!
Real connections can be formed and clients who would otherwise go unserviced can benefit from this service delivery model.
I’ve spent the past 4 years learning new skills and trialing lots of things (some that worked and lots that didn’t). I’m excited to share what I’ve learned along the way (and what I continue to learn each day as a teletherapist). From just starting out to seasoned teletherapist I have resources below that will help you on your journey.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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 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 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? 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!
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 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!
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.
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 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.
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!
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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.
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!
Feedback From Other Teletherapists
Thanks so much for sharing the slide decks you've made. My students really enjoy them. - Becky H.
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.
Blog Articles For Teletherapists
Are you a new pediatric OT, SLP or PT and you’re struggling to explain sensory processing to your families? Or have you been practicing for a while but still struggle to explain sensory or see progress with your clients? Read about some pitfalls that may be preventing your clients and families from achieving their full potential!
Parent coaching IS best practice in the field of Occupational Therapy when working with young children. But, it’s not something we were taught in school. It takes time and practice to become an effective parent coach. Read on to find out 5 of the best things you can do to start coaching your families to success today!
Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners and young elementary aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun brain break that won’t completely make your students wild? Check out this fun Spring and/or Easter slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, fine motor skills and more.
Planning for OT Pediatric Teletherapy sessions can take a lot more time than planning for in-person sessions. This list of activities will reduce your planning time while providing ideas for fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, sensory motor and handwriting activities. Some great teletherapy ideas for speech therapists, physical therapists and teachers who are working virtually too!
Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners and young elementary aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun brain break that won’t completely make your students wild? Check out this fun St. Patrick’s Day slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, fine motor skills and more.
Find over 30 ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas to fit with themes of Spring, St. Patrick’s Day, Read Across America Day, and even March Madness. Helpful for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, and teachers working with preschool through middle school students.
Looking for something fun to capture your toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners during Teletherapy sessions? Need a brain break from learning at home? Check out this winter animal slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, gross motor, expressive and receptive language skills and more.
Looking to save time planning your teletherapy sessions in February? Find ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions (or in-person sessions) to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas perfect for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers working with preschool through elementary aged students.
Looking to save time planning your teletherapy sessions this winter? Find over 30 ideas and links to screen share during your teletherapy sessions to customize your sessions to improve your student’s fine motor, visual motor, visual perceptual, gross motor, motor planning, and handwriting skills. Ideas perfect for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists and teachers working preschool and school-aged students.
Looking for something fun to capture your toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartners during Teletherapy sessions? Need a brain break from learning at home? Check out this winter animal slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, gross motor, expressive and receptive language skills and more.
Planning for the start of a virtual school year looks a little different for teletherapists. If you’re an OT, PT or SLP doing teletherapy this year, here are 5 tips to start you off on the right foot.
Find simple fine motor, gross motor, and sensory-motor activities to pair with some fun books for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged kids. Perfect for several themes in March including St. Patrick’s Day, Read Across America Day, and Spring. Save prep time while working on a variety of developmental skills. Perfect for teletherapy, virtual learning, face-to-face therapy sessions, or while homeschooling.
Maybe you’re not ready to start doing Thanksgiving activities for your therapy sessions…and who really wants to talk about Election Day? So here are some fun activities to celebrate World Kindness Day with the children in your life! Everyday should be kindness day! Whether you doing teletherapy, in-person or schooling your own children at home, I hope you find an activity that inspires you!
The holiday season is almost here! Whether you are working virtually as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech therapist, or teacher, you’ll find something to use to work on your student’s goals this Thanksgiving season. All the links needed for your teletherapy sessions in one place! Don’t waste any more of your free time scrolling to find ideas!
Looking for some new ideas for your teletherapy sessions without needing to spend countless hours scrolling social media? This post will provide you with all the links needed to use during your virtual sessions for the entire month. Whether you’re an OT, PT, SLP or teacher, you’ll find something to use to work on your child’s goals.
If you’re new to the world of teletherapy you’ll want to read and save this post. OTs, PTs, SLPs and teachers can save tons of time and energy planning teletherapy sessions and get inspired by the list of 51+ ideas and websites.
It’s here, whether we like it or not! Another school year is beginning in unprecedented style. If you’re an OT, PT, or SLP starting off the year doing teletherapy, check out this post on how to structure your first teletherapy session and gain a FREE slide deck and printable to add to your therapy toolbox.
The 2020-2021 school year may look a little different than years previous. Read on to find tips to help students prepare for their teletherapy sessions. If you’re a parent or therapist, don’t forget to grab the FREE PRINTABLE to keep near your student’s workspace to remind them what’s needed for their virtual visits.
Need to save time planning your June OT teletherapy sessions? Whether you’re an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech therapist, teacher, or parent working virtually (or in-person), you’ll find something fun to engage your kiddos. Themes include Father’s Day, the last day of school, and camping!
Looking for something fun to capture your preschoolers, kindergartners, and young elementary-aged students during Teletherapy sessions? Are you looking for a fun activity to work on visual perceptual, fine motor, and handwriting skills? Grab your FREE Summer Slide Deck below.
Need help planning your OT Teletherapy activities for May? Read on for a full list of activities for fine motor, visual perceptual, writing, movement, sensory, and more. I bet you’ll even find some activities to use during physical therapy and speech therapy sessions as well. Themes include Star Wars, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day fun. Don’t forget to grab the Star Wars Roll-a-story free printable!
Looking for a fun Christmas game to do with your toddler, preschooler or kindergarten students? Check out this Christmas slide deck to work on visual perceptual, sensory motor, communication, gross motor skills and more. The best part…this one is sent to you in a hyperlink that can be shared with students using any device, even if they are doing therapy on a smart phone.
Looking for a fun, new way to meet many of your children’s Occupational Therapy goals without needing to spend hours planning your therapy sessions? Grab this FREE Christmas themed slide deck to work on self-regulation, fine motor, gross motor, visual motor, visual perceptual and handwriting skills with preschoolers-school-aged students. Slides could be used by physical therapists and speech therapists working virtually too!
Are you looking for some new ideas this holiday season to keep your OT, PT or speech teletherapy sessions fun? Or maybe you’re a teacher or parent and need some new ideas for virtual learning and homeschooling. Check out these holiday themed lesson plans inspired by some favorite holiday books perfect for toddlers and preschoolers that pair a fine motor, sensory motor and gross motor activity to pack in some developmental learning too!
As pediatric therapists, we care so much about the health and well-being of our clients. Our jobs can be so rewarding but also stressful. You can only begin to be truly helpful when you care for your own emotional well-being too and practice good self-care. Read this post to learn about 3 quick and easy tips for self-care even the busy therapist has time for. Perfect tips for getting you ready for your teletherapy sessions or for some reflection when they’re over.
Now that some schools are back to in-person learning, there are some new challenges to overcome. Finding ways to allow our children ample time to move and interact with their peers while maintaining social distance precautions can be difficult. Read below to find 12 movement games that are perfect for outdoor recess time for a variety of school-aged children. Share the FREE PRINTABLE game cards with all the teachers in your world.
Books are not just for reading! They can develop many other developmental skills that children need for learning. Read this post to find ways to promote sensory motor, gross motor and fine motor skills with young children through books. Don’t miss the additional resources that are shared to help therapists, teachers and parents use books to develop children’s motor skills.
New service delivery models take time to learn but don’t get caught in the trap of making these 3 mistakes during your teletherapy practice. Read on to find tips on how to avoid these 3 mistakes and ways to get your OT teletherapy sessions running smoothly.
Sometimes it’s difficult to keep young children engaged for OT teletherapy (or face-to-face) sessions. Young children have short attention spans and they NEED to learn through play. Having a variety of “go-to” sensory motor songs that get them moving can be a lifesaver. Read on to add these 20 movement songs to your OT teletherapy toolbox.
If your student is having a hard time focusing on their schoolwork these days why not try games instead! Read through for a list of my favorite OT Teletherapy games that can be played off-screen and on-screen. Shhh! They won’t know they are still learning through play!
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.