All Things Sensory by Harkla

#246 - What Are Preparatory Activities and Why Does Everyone Need to be Doing Them?

03.08.2023 - By Rachel Harrington, COTA/L, AC & Jessica Hill, COTA/LPlay

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Preparatory activities are the “warm ups” you incorporate into a treatment session. These activities should stimulate different sensory systems, wake up different muscle groups, and help the child prepare for functional, occupation-based activities.We dive into WHY we love preparatory activities and we give you our top 10 favorites that you need to include daily! This isn’t just for therapists - parents and teachers can use these preparatory activities to help children prepare for daily activ...

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