1. build a block tower to match tower model
2. build a block bridge to match bridge model
3. build a block train to match train model
4. build a block pyramid to match pyramid model
5. Rotate position of model then repeat steps 1-4
6. Repeat steps 1-4 with picture (model) in upright position
7. Build more complex structures in a variety of positions
8. Build a simple structure from memory (show child a picture than take it away)

1. duplicate shape arrangement
2. match shape pieces on top of simple picture template
3. rotate simple picture template and repeat step two
4. complete same pattern with picture (model) in an upright position
5. complete more complex patterns in a variety of positions
6. complete simple pattern from memory (show child picture and then take away)

Start with nesting cups face up. Some children may need to use two hands to start with.

1. arrange 3-4 cups from smaller to bigger using one hand
2. repeat activity with more and more cups
3. arrange 3-4 cups from bigger to smaller using one hand
4. repeat activity with more and more cups
5. turn cups upside down and repeat steps 1-4

1. Use heavy weight paper (construction paper) and secure paper in place with tape. Secure each object in position on the paper with tape or Velcro. Trace around the outside of the object following the progression from simple to complex shapes:
   • one large circle
   • one large triangle
   • one large square
   • any large complex shape: pentagon, star, puzzle piece
   • two or three simple smaller shapes
   • three or four simple smaller squares
   • two or three smaller complex shapes
   • three or four smaller complex shapes
   • two large overlapping shapes
   • three or four smaller overlapping shapes
2. Use wood or plastic stencils and secure stencil and paper in place.

The holes of the shape box should always be facing the child when teaching shape boxes. For example, if the shape box is 2, 3,4,5 or 6 sided; make sure the part, which the child will be placing the shape in, is facing the child.

1. Start with a one piece shape boxes in a vertical position.
2. Two piece shape boxes in a vertical position.
3. Three piece shape boxes in a vertical position.
4. Four piece shape boxes in a vertical position.
5. Five piece shape boxes in a vertical position.
6. Six piece shape boxes in a vertical position.

1. Stringing Aquarian tubing with large beads
2. Stringing pipe cleaners with large beads
3. Stringing the same size wooden beads using a string with a long plastic tip.
4. Stinging small wooden beads.
5. Stringing a variety of Lauri forms
6. Stringing a variety of large beads, small beads and lauri forms with a string with a smaller plastic tip.
7. Stringing beads following a simple pattern card.
8. Stringing beads following a more complex pattern card.
9. Show a simple pattern card and have child string beads following the pattern from memory.

1. Have child hold a large crayon
2. Have child make a few marks on paper
3. Have child imitate scribble over a small area of paper
4. Have child scribble over at least half of paper
5. Have child scribble over all of the paper
6. Have child color inside a large concrete boarder
7. Have child color inside a less concrete boarder, glue or tape
8. Have child using one crayon color inside a simple shape drawn with thick black lines
9. Have child using one crayon, color inside a simple objects drawn with thick black lines
10. Have child using two crayons of different colors, color inside a simple objects drawn with thick black lines
11. Have child color a simple object picture drawn with thinner lines with two or more colored crayons
12. Have child color a more detailed picture with a variety of colors

Things to keep in Mind

1. Determine the best visual plane for each child, quickly revise as needed
2. Determine best cue/prompts for each child
3. Monitor tool grasp
4. Does child need color cues or a model?

1. Child can open and close hand at will
2. Grasp and release objects voluntarily
3. Isolate finger movements, bent and flexed
4. Assess tearing skills, tear paper both hands perform the same task – reciprocal movement
5. Child can use bilateral movement to tear a piece of paper
6. Picks up scissors
7. Hold scissors correctly
8. Can open and close scissors
9. Can cut play dough
10. Can snip paper
11. Cuts through middle of paper
12. Can cut a line
13. Can cut lines side by side
14. Cuts circular lines
15. Cuts whole circle
16. Cuts a whole angled shape
17. Cuts shape with figures added on
18. Cuts complex shapes
19. Cuts two shapes together
20. Cuts three shapes together
21. Cut on lighter paper – magazines
22. Cuts out pictures within a border
23. Cut out two pictures in magazines on same page

Things to Keep in Mind

1. Child needs to use hands bilaterally; one hand to secure, other to manipulate
2. Start cutting exercises with thick lines, use thin lines as child progresses

1. Match concrete to concrete
2. Match concrete to paper
3. Match paper to paper
4. Match picture to picture (Letter Lotto)
5. Able to recognize receptively letters in first name
   • Receptively recognizes two letter in first name, model it, then do hand over hand
   • Reorganize the two letters and ask child to show you again
   • Have the receptively find the letters in a simple work sheet A D E A etc.
6. Generalize letters within surrounding environment
7. After child knows receptively all the letters in his or her first name, have them try and sequence the letters of their name with model. Give child letters in their first name all mixed up, have name written in correct order in front of them, then ask child to follow model and put letters in order
8. Repeat exercise without the model
9. Repeat process with child’s last name- go to 5a
10. Do remaining letters in the alphabet
11. Able to match upper to lower case letters
12. Able to expressively say letters in alphabet

1. Rote count, 123, 3-5, 5-10, 10-15, 15-20
2. Match concrete to concrete
3. Match concrete to paper
4. Match paper to paper
5. Match picture to picture
6. Receptively labels numbers
7. Able to correspond #1 to one object, #2 to two objects, etc.
8. Expressively knows numbers

(Start with sorting, then move into puzzles)

1. Matching objects to objects
2. Match objects to pictures
3. Matching pictures to pictures
4. Sorting by color
5. Sorting by classification
6. Sorting by size
7. Sorting and matching rotating pieces and pictures
8. Generalize within environment
9. Insert large inset puzzles
10. Insert primary puzzles with handles
11. Insert primary 2 – 4 piece puzzles
12. Insert primary 2 – 4 piece jigsaw puzzles
13. Insert primary 4 – 6 piece jigsaw puzzles
14. Insert 6 – 8 piece jigsaw puzzles
15. Insert 8 – 10 piece jigsaw puzzles
16. Complete jigsaw puzzle rotated
17. Stop child is independent