Category Archives: Drawing

Doodling for Relaxation with Kaleidoscope Doodle Apps

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Finally, Don’t Forget Art! Activities that relax come in many forms and are individual for everyone.  I have students who doodle or draw for relaxation at school, as long as it does not distract from learning – or occlude all … Continue reading →

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Ergo Stylus from The Pencil Grip Inc.

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

I just received the Ergo Stylus from The Pencil Grip Inc. folks, and I am excited to trial this stylus having used The Pencil Grip , as my favorite utensil grip, with many, many kids for all kinds of tools (pencils, pens, crayons, markers, pencil … Continue reading →

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Apps Gone Free for Your OT or Teaching mTool Kit

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

iOSnoops is one of my resources for finding free, sale or new apps. This mornings finds on iOSnoop include a couple of apps gone free that might be worth perusing or even cleaning off a few other apps to make room … Continue reading →

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Play Your Musical Drawing – Hands Free with Color Band App

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Color Band App, for iPad (free with in-app purchases) provides an interesting twist of technology to drawing with music. It Combine a drawing with crayons and music with the ability to play the music with your fingers as well as hands free … Continue reading →

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Pictus Kid’s Coloring Book App

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Children’s Day (the first Sunday in June) brings some free offers to iTunes store for kids. Pictus – Kids Coloring Book app for iPad is one providing kids of all ages (young and old) coloring activities to occupy them this summer (and all … Continue reading →

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Drawnimal App – Paper Drawing with Your iPad or iPod

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Drawnimal App Drawnimal app (1.99) is a new twist for drawing on paper (yes, hard copy paper…) and learning letters with your iPad or iPhone. Yes, this caught my attention also, read on and you’ll understand this new mix of hard copy … Continue reading →

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Valentines Day Apps and Activities

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for more Valentines Theme apps? Here are a few apps and resources to help you with your search for Valentines Day themed apps:    Valentine Slider app – (free) Android. Provides some moderately completes designs for you to slide the … Continue reading →

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Shapes Touch and Write for iPad – Gone Free!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Reminder… Shapes Touch and Write  gone free today! For more information on the app see Shapes Touch and Write for iPad post dated October 25, 2012. Carol

Posted in App Reviews, Apps for OT's, Drawing, Early Childhood, Fine Motor Development, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Occupational Therapy, Pre-writing, School Based Interventions, Special education, Special Needs, Uncategorized, Visual Motor, Visual Perception | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Free App Friday – Free iOS and Android Apps!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Here are some apps gone free (typically only for today, June 22) for Free App Friday. Some apps were previously reviewed but have come around free for the downloading. The iOS apps are appropriate for visual perceptual , visual motor and visual memory skill development depending … Continue reading →

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Digital Storytime Deals for June 21 – Free apps!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Digital Storytime is one of the app review websites I peruse for free or reduced educational apps. They have some free apps today only (I am never quite sure how long free apps are available!) that you may want to include in … Continue reading →

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