Basic Dressing Skills

Manual Dexterity Boards

Students can learn and practice their developmental dressing skills with this six-board set. Teaches how to button, buckle, zip, lace, snap, and tie a bow. 12" x 10". Fabric U.S.A. More.

Edu-Shoe Lacing

Students learn to tie shoes with this sturdy, colorful, foam practice shoe. Can be worn on top of a regular shoe for more realistic practice. Measures 8-1/2" long. More.

Basic Skills Panel

Help perfect hand-eye and dressing skills with this 3-1/2" thick, vinyl covered foam panel. Industrial strength hardware for durability. Activities include practice on buttons, snaps, and Velcr... More.

Snakey™

Created by an occupational therapist, Snakey™ is an educational and imaginative toy that offers a “back to basics,” fun approach to fine motor skill development. A plush toy and pu... More.

Dress-A-Pillar

This cuddly caterpillar makes a game of getting dressed. Students will attach a Velcro® strip, buckle, zip, button, tie, and snap - then undo them all to gain entry into six little pockets. Gr... More.

Teach-A-Tot™ - Boy

Play and learn along with this fun talking activity doll with seven press points, each indicated by a star. Activities include: brushing hair, blowing nose, brushing teeth, buttoning and zippering ... More.

Teach-A-Tot™ - Girl

Play and learn along with this fun talking activity doll with seven press points, each indicated by a star. Activities include: brushing hair, blowing nose, brushing teeth, buttoning and zippering ... More.

Teaching Dressing Skills: Buttons, Bows, and More

By Marcy Coppelman Goldsmith, OTR/L, BCP.
Five fold-out pamphlets help teach individuals of varying abilities the basic dressing skills: shoe tying, buttoning, zippering, dressing, and un... More.