Category Archives: Games

Explore a wide range of therapeutic games that support learning, development, and engagement across multiple skill areas. From language and motor coordination to executive functioning and social-emotional learning, these games offer purposeful fun for home, school, and clinic settings.

Therapeutic Recreation Activity Ideas for All Ages

July 8, 2025Games, Motor & Movement, Therapist Resourcesclassroom strategies, occupational therapy (OT) tools, physical therapy (PT), product spotlight, therapist resourcesAllyson Locke, M.S., OTR/L

Each year, National Therapeutic Recreation Week—celebrated during the second week of July—shines a spotlight on the vital role recreation plays in rehabilitation and wellness. This week is a time to celebrate and explore therapeutic recreation activity ideas that improve physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being across all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or parent, incorporating purposeful play into therapy sessions can make a lasting difference.

Why Therapeutic Recreation Matters

Therapeutic recreation combines leisure activities with therapeutic goals to enhance function and quality of life. For children and individuals with disabilities or developmental delays, recreation becomes a vehicle for skill-building, engagement, and self-expression. Using the right tools can transform everyday activities into therapeutic opportunities.

Top Therapro Products for Recreational Therapy

At Therapro, we offer a wide range of tools and materials that support meaningful recreational therapy. Here are three standout products to integrate into your practice this week and beyond:

Fine Motor Olympics

Developed by Marcia Bridgeman, MHA, OTR/L, this inclusive program equips OTs to train staff, parents, and volunteers in delivering structured fine motor support. Includes a manual, screening tools, record forms, and 64 full-color activity cards featuring hand function tasks.

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Sensational Fun

Packed with over 100 activities that incorporate movement, touch, and sound, this resource offers endless therapeutic recreation activity ideas to support children with sensory processing challenges.

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Drive-Thru Menus

The Drive Thru Menus: Calming & Stress Busting Kit and Attention & Strength Kit offer therapist-designed, movement-based activities that promote self-regulation, focus, and physical readiness for learning. Each set features fun, structured exercises that support emotional regulation, motor control, and attention, making them ideal for classrooms, therapy sessions, or home use.

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Integrating Recreation into Everyday Therapy

Recreational therapy doesn’t require elaborate equipment or large spaces. Many activities can be done in clinics, classrooms, or at home. The key is to pair intentional movement and play with therapeutic goals—such as improving executive function, fine motor precision, or sensory regulation. The above tools provide structure and flexibility to adapt activities based on individual needs.

Celebrate the Week, All Year Long

National Therapeutic Recreation Week is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder to embed joy and function into our daily therapeutic routines. By using resources that support creative, purposeful activity, therapists and caregivers can make therapy more meaningful and effective.

Oppenheim Award Winning Games

May 14, 2024Gamesproduct spotlightGuest Blogger

Therapro offers select Oppenheim Award-Winning games that target preschool children but can be easily adapted to engage older children and families. The Oppenheim Awards are prestigious accolades given to outstanding toys, games, and books that promote learning and creativity in children. Each product undergoes rigorous evaluation based on criteria such as its educational value, engagement level (active vs. passive play), safety, developmental appropriateness, and avoidance of stereotypes. The awards prioritize products that are entertaining but also enriching, encouraging meaningful learning experiences for children. They represent the most innovative, engaging new products of the year and are judged by child development experts, including educators and therapists, making them highly respected within the industry. In addition, parents and children from across the US are recruited to help choose the best toys of the year. Earning an award seal on a product signifies that the toy was carefully selected.

Therapro features three spinner games designed by eeBoo that are Oppenheim Award winners. They will bring hours of fun and learning to the table!

Cupcake Shaped Spinner Game: This game appeals to young children with its engaging cupcake theme. It encourages turn-taking, fine motor skills (such as spinning the spinner), and color recognition. Therapists can use this game to work on social skills, imaginative play, sequencing, following directions, and more. Children choose ingredients for making their cupcakes and win the game by completing their cupcakes.

Picnic Shaped Spinner Game: All the fun items involved in having a picnic are included in this game, including the ants! The first player to collect an item from each category wins the game. The game can be used to enhance language development by discussing picnic items and actions (e.g. “Let’s have a picnic with sandwiches and watermelon.”). Players learn to categorize, build new vocabulary, and participate in cooperative play.

Build a Robot Game: This game involves assembling parts to create different robot combinations. It employs the player in using fine motor coordination and problem-solving skills to build a robot. This game can be used to target specific goals like visual perception, sequencing, number recognition and understanding, and planning.

Teachers and parents can integrate these games into learning activities at home or in the classroom. The therapeutic value of these games for children with various developmental needs, such as those working on sensory integration, social skills, or cognitive abilities is undeniable. Creative adaptations for an individual child’s needs are possible due to the versatility of these games in addressing various developmental needs.

Discover the transformative power of play with these Oppenheim Award-winning games from eeBoo, available at Therapro. Each game is meticulously designed to foster essential skills like executive function, language development, fine motor coordination, visual perception, and problem-solving. Whether you’re a therapist, teacher, or parent, these versatile games offer endless opportunities for learning, development, and fun! Explore these games today and witness the positive impact they can have on children of all ages and abilities.

Guest Blogger: Filomena Connor, MSOT – Retired

Boosting Skills with Games!

December 19, 2023Gamesexecutive functioning, fine motor, occupational therapy (OT) tools, physical therapy (PT), social participation, speech therapy toolsGuest Blogger

In the world of education and therapy, finding engaging and effective tools to boost skills can be a game-changer. Fortunately, Therapro has developed a trio of unique games designed to not only boost skills but to also make learning an exciting adventure. In this blog we are exploring how the games Trunks, Letter Treasure Hunt, and Novenops are helpful tools for boosting skill development.

Trunks: The Game of Motor Memory

“Remember, perform, and succeed!”

Trunks®: A Game: boosting Motor-Memory skills

Trunks is the brainchild of an occupational therapist, carefully crafted to promote memory, motor sequencing, and cognitive skills. The concept is simple yet brilliant: players draw a card, study the given action, and then perform it from memory. But here’s the twist – on their next turn, they draw an additional card and must execute both actions in the correct order without peeking.

The real magic lies in the creation of a “trunk,” a series of four cards that, when combined, forms an elephant’s trunk. Through this engaging game, players not only sharpen their memory and sequencing abilities but also enhance their attention to detail and focus. Trunks is an excellent therapeutic tool for those seeking to strengthen cognitive and motor skills in a fun and interactive way.

Watch the short video below for a review of Trunks by physical therapist, Laurie Gombash!

Letter Treasure Hunt: A Multisensory Learning Adventure

“Learning to write, one treasure at a time.”

Letter Treasure Hunt game: boosting handwriting skills

Letter Treasure Hunt is a game that seamlessly blends handwriting skills, gross motor challenges, and language development. It’s an exciting adventure where children explore the world of letters while engaging in activities that improve their handwriting and motor coordination.

In this game, kids embark on a quest to discover hidden treasures, all while completing ‘captain’s orders’, fun gross motor tasks that challenge balance, coordination and strength. This dynamic blend of gross motor challenges not only keeps children active but also enhances their physical development. Moreover, the game fosters language skills by encouraging communication among players.

Letter Treasure Hunt is the perfect example of how education can be both fun and effective, making it an excellent choice for parents, teachers, and therapists looking to boost various skills in an engaging manner.

Watch the short video below for a review of Letter Treasure Hunt by physical therapist, Laurie Gombash!

Novenops: Mastering Grammar through Play

“Grammar made fun, one card at a time.”

NOVENOP is an acronym created from the words NOun, VErb, NOun, and Phrase and is a board game for children of ages 6 and up

Novenops is a game that focuses on enhancing the player’s understanding of the basic elements of grammar. With 60 carefully designed cards, this game creates a captivating learning experience that continuously reinforces sentence structure concepts. As players progress, their word familiarity improves, subsequently boosting their reading and writing skills.

The beauty of Novenops lies in its ability to turn grammar lessons into an enjoyable activity. By gamifying language learning, it removes the traditional barriers associated with grammar education and replaces them with excitement and engagement. It’s an ideal tool for educators and parents who want to transform grammar from a chore into a rewarding adventure.

Watch the short video below for a review of Novenops by physical therapist, Laurie Gombash!

Therapro’s games— Trunks, Letter Treasure Hunt, and Novenops —are shining examples of how education and therapy can be both effective and enjoyable. These games are not only designed to boost skills but also make the learning process a memorable and fun experience. Whether you’re a therapist, educator, or parent, consider incorporating these games into your toolkit to unlock the full potential of skill development. With Therapro, learning is an adventure waiting to be discovered!