Gross Motor Skills using Tin Cans and Markers. Telehealth Occupational Therapy ideas.

I have collated some fun ways to work on gross motor skills using tin cans and some markers. These activities encourage the development of core strength, arm and shoulder strength, bilateral coordination, crossing the midline, balance and more!

These activities can be easily incorporated in OT sessions as well as carried out at home. You don't need a lot of space and you don't need special equipment.

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Please share your ideas for using tin cans and markers for gross motor activities!

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Cindy is a registered occupational therapist practising in Sydney, Australia. She has two growing children who are a constant source of inspiration and learning. Cindy loves working creatively to help children to reach their potential, finding opportunities in everyday living and making learning fun. She is also addicted to making printables (even when they take a long time to complete). Cindy is the author of the Occupational Therapy blog Your Kids OT. Read more articles from Your Kids OT at https://www.yourkidsot.com/blog

Cindy is a member of the Functional Skills for Kids Therapy Team. They have together published THE HANDWRITING BOOK, THE SCISSORS SKILLS BOOK and THE TOILETING BOOK.

The information in these You-tube videos are general in nature. The activities are safe for most children, however, you should consult an Occupational Therapist or health professional to address specific movement, sensory or other medical conditions. Affiliate links are used throughout the YKOT website to promote products I love and recommend. I receive a commission if any purchases are made through these links. Please see my disclosure policy for more details.

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