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May 27, 2025: ✨ What’s New This Week: Freebies + Research + Podcast
Ready for some fresh inspiration?
This week at Your Therapy Source, we’re sharing brand new free printables, a quick look at recent research highlights, and a podcast episode!
FREE STUFF AND POPULAR POSTS
Mindful Handwriting Check In Printable
Monster Truck Visual Spatial Worksheet
Fine Motor Skills and Academics – What Does the Research Say?
NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Calming Card Deck – NEW
Year Round Sentence and Writing Packet
Therapy Planner for 2025-2026 School Year – on sale for a limited time.
June Fine Motor Centers – 175+ activities!
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Podcast Episode – Fine Motor Skills and Academics
Until next time,
Margaret
May 22, 2025: 🚨 Stop, Think, Act – {FREE} Tools to Build Impulse Control
Stop, Think, Act – it’s more than a catchy phrase.
These free tools will help you teach kids how to pause, reflect, and make better choices: at school, at home, or anywhere they need a little extra support.
This is the last week of the School Trends Survey survey. We are almost at 1000 responses!
FREE RESOURCES
Stop, Think, Act Song and Worksheets
10 Strategies to Help Students with Poor Impulse Control
Free Impulse Control Worksheets
NEW RESOURCES
Therapy Planner for 2025-2026 School Year – on sale for a limited time.
June Fine Motor Centers – 175+ activities!
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Podcast Episode on Impulse Control
Stop Think Act Impulse Control Song
Until next time,
Margaret
May 20, 2025: 🗓️ Grab the 2025–2026 Therapy Planner + Free Quiz
Feeling overwhelmed as the school year wraps up?
Take a quick breather with a FREE self-reflection quiz.
Then get a head start on next year with the brand-new 2025–2026 Therapy Planner made just for school-based therapists.
Over 800 of you have already answered the School Trends Survey so thank you!
If you have not answered yet, please take a minute to answer the five questions. It is super quick. I will close it out and share the results next week.
MORE END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITIES
More Self Reflection Questions for Staff and Students
Free Printable Awards for Students
NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Therapy Planner for 2025-2026 School Year – on sale for a limited time.
June Fine Motor Centers – 175+ activities!
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Podcast Episode – Raising Self Regulated Kids in a Busy World
Watch Me Complete the Self Regulation Workbook Chapter 2 on Impulse Control
Until next time,
Margaret
May 15, 2025: Whole Body Play = Better Learning 🧠 (Free Tools Inside!)
Did you know that full-body movement can improve focus, coordination, and emotional regulation in kids?
Whole Body Play isn’t just fun. It’s a powerful tool for learning, and we’ve got free resources to help you get started!
FREE PRINTABLES AND HELPFUL ARTICLES
The Benefits of Whole Body Movement Play – What Does the Research Say?
Recess Games for Elementary Students – Free Printable
Beach Ball Games and Activities Free Printable
Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
Summer Outdoor Activities for Kids
NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Peace Out End of School Year Journal
Related Services Certificates and Awards Bundle
Play Based Learning and Therapy Activity Lists
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Podcast Episode – Whole Body Movement Play
Watch Me Complete the Self Regulation Workbook Chapter 1
Until next time,
Margaret
P.S. Many of you have been asking about the 2025-2026 Therapy Planner. It should be ready by Tuesday!
May 13, 2025: 🟢 [Free] Downloads + Research That Reinforces Best Practice
This week’s NEW freebie was requested by an OT to help her students.
Take a moment to read the NEW research that confirms many best practices you’re already using in your work with children.
FREE PRINTABLES AND HELPFUL BLOGPOSTS
NEW – Prewriting Worksheets – 10 free pages!
Prewriting Song + Free Worksheet
Prewriting Myths for Young Children
NEW – Exploring the Art of Therapy in Ayres Sensory Integration®
Free Poster – Strategies for Effective Sensory Integration Sessions
NEW RESOURCES
Play Based Learning and Therapy Activity Lists
Animal ABC Coloring Pages and Sentences
UPDATED Keyboarding and Handwriting Packet – added lowercase keyboard layouts
HELPFUL VIDEOSPodcast Episode – The Science Behind Self Regulation
Until next time,
Margaret
P.S. Many of you have been asking about the 2025-2026 Therapy Planner. It should be ready by next week!
May 8, 2025: 🧠 Sensory Processing & Self-Regulation: {Free} Tools for the Classroom
Environmental factors, like air pressure, temperature, lighting, and noise, can quietly disrupt how children feel, focus, and behave throughout the school day.
By understanding how these sensory inputs affect self-regulation, we can create more supportive classrooms where all students have the tools they need to succeed.
FREE PRINTABLES AND HELPFUL BLOGPOSTS
Sensory Friendly Classroom Ideas – Free Printables
Interoception Awareness – Body Language Log
Air Pressure, Temperature and Sensory Processing
Proprioception and Emotional Regulation
Try the REFRAME MY APPROACH tool – for example try entering “student has sensory overwhelm during ELA” you might get some great ideas to modify the environment to help the student.
NEW RESOURCES
Animal ABC Coloring Pages and Sentences
UPDATED Keyboarding and Handwriting Packet – added lowercase keyboard layouts
Superhero Letter Challenge Packet
SALE
Don’t forget to check out everything on sale.
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Weather Changes and Sensory Processing
Until next time,
Margaret
May 6, 2025: Typing or ✍️ Writing: Which One Helps Kids Learn Better? + {FREEBIES}
Technology is everywhere, but are we moving away from handwriting too quickly?
Discover what the latest research says about typing versus handwriting and what you can do to help.
RESEARCH ABOUT HANDWRITING VS TYPING
Handwriting, Keyboarding, and Literacy Development
Fine Motor Skills, Handwriting, Typing and Reading
Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World
FREE PRINTABLES
FREE 15 Page Air Write the Letters Printable Packet with Song
FREE Handwriting Worksheets for Early Learners
FREE Rainbow Writing Printable Packet
NEW RESOURCES
UPDATED Keyboarding and Handwriting Packet – added lowercase keyboard layouts
Superhero Letter Challenge Packet
SALE
Don’t forget to check out everything on sale.
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Handwriting or Typing: What Makes Better Readers?
Air Write the Alphabet Video and Song
Until next time,
Margaret
May 1, 2025: 🦸♀️ {FREE} Superhero Puzzle + Fine Motor Fun for May
Add excitement to your learning centers while building visual scanning and problem-solving skills with this weeks freebies. Pair it with our favorite May fine motor activities for hands-on fun all month long!
FREE PRINTABLES
Superhero Letter Challenge Freebie
May the 4th Be With You Free Printable
NEW RESOURCES
Superhero Letter Challenge Packet
SALE
Don’t forget to check out everything on sale, especially the Superhero Bundle!
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Watch Me Test My Reaction Time and Coordination Skills
Until next time,
Margaret
April 29, 2025: ➡️This [Free] Rubric Shows Why Human Insight Still Matters
Sometimes technology gets it wrong, especially when it comes to understanding the details that only a human eye can catch.
Download a free handwriting rubric and see why real-world experience still outperforms even the smartest tools like AI.
FREE PROGRESS MONITORING TOOLS
Free Handwriting Rubric with Sentences and Lined Paper
Progress Monitoring Sensory Strategies in the Classroom
Classroom Fidget Tracking Tool
Proper Positioning for Keyboarding Rubric
5 Reasons to Use Rubrics – scroll down to access 5 free rubrics
MORE DATA COLLECTION RESOURCES
Student Self Regulation Rubrics
Rubrics and Checklists for OT and PT – 50% off for a limited time
Social Emotional Skills Checklist
Fine Motor Data Collection Bundle – on sale!
Functional Handwriting and Typing Task Analysis
Print and Cursive Handwriting Rubric Bundle
HELPFUL VIDEOS
AI and Special Education Playlist
Until next time,
Margaret
April 24, 2025: 👋🐾 🐌 Build Motor Skills with These Free Animal Activities
Say hello to hands-on fun! These animal themed resources will provide hours of motor skill practice.
FREE PRINTABLES
NEW – Snail Cut, Paste and Write
Easy Animal Coloring and Handwriting Pages
A is for Alligator Craftivity and Creative Writing
Directionality Worksheet – Which Way is the Animal Facing?
RESOURCES WITH ANIMAL THEME – ONLY $5.00 EACH
NEW – Animal Cut and Paste
Animal Alphabet Printable Multisensory Worksheets
Action Alphabet Interactive PDF Game
Animal Hunt Game – Visual Perceptual Activity
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Until next time,
Margaret
April 23, 2025: 🌀 Free Printable: Vestibular Groove Song – Discover How Movement Feels
Get ready to move, pause, and reflect with this fun and engaging free printable.
The Vestibular Groove song helps children explore how different types of movement make their bodies feel, supporting self-awareness and sensory regulation.
FREE RESOURCES + NEW BLOGPOST
Vestibular Song Free Printable and Video
Why Vestibular Input Matters for Growing Minds and Bodies
Vestibular Input Activity Ideas Free Printable
Heavy Work Activities Free Printable and Ideas
Proprioceptive Activities for Small Space Free Printable
NEW AND HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR SENSORY PROCESSING
Vestibular Groove: Explore How Movement Feels
Meltdowns, Transitions and Sensory Visual Supports
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Vestibular Input and How It Builds a Healthy Brain
Until next time,
Margaret
April 17, 2025✨ Feeling Stuck with Your Students? Try This {FREE} Tool
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our usual strategies just don’t seem to work.
That stuck feeling can be frustrating, but it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
This free tool offers a quick and compassionate way to reframe your thinking, shift your language, and discover new ways to support students in the moment.
NEW AND FREE RESOURCES
Reframe Your Approach FREE Tool
Perspective Taking Activity Free Printable
Coregulation Strategies Free Worksheets
Growth Mindset Free Worksheets for Kids
NEW AND HELPFUL RESOURCES
PRINT EDITION {NEW} – Self Regulation Workbook
Coregulation Reflections Audio and Worksheet Bundle
Calm and Strong: Songs for Self Calming
Spot the Difference COLOR Version
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Reframe Your Approach FREE Tool in Action
Until next time,
Margaret
April 1, 2025: 🏆Claim Your [Free] Sports Printables
Sports aren’t just fun—they’re a great way to build teamwork, coordination, and confidence in kids! Whether you’re supporting motor skill development or just looking for engaging movement-based activities, these free printables will get kids moving and motivated.
FREE RESOURCES AND HELPFUL BLOGPOSTS
Baseball Word Scramble Handwriting Puzzle
Exercise and Sports Fine Motor Freebie Pages
10 Ways to Practice Throwing and Catching
NEW AND HELPFUL RESOURCES
April Spring Fine Motor Packet
Teaching Catching, Throwing, and Kicking Skills
Thriving in Youth Sports – on sale for a limited time!
School Yoga Program – Registration closes April 2, 2025.
HELPFUL VIDEOS
Until next time,
Margaret
March 27, 2025: 🌸 {NEW} Spring Time FREEBIE🌸
Check out this sweet Spring Freebie just for you today — perfect for refreshing your therapy sessions or classroom activities! 🌷
If you tried visiting the site on Tuesday and had trouble — thank you for your patience! We had a quick tech hiccup with items showing as “out of stock” (even digital resources 😅), but everything’s back up and running smoothly now.
FREE RESOURCES AND HELPFUL BLOGPOSTS
Free 8 Page Spring Time Printable Packet – NEW
Spring Cut and Paste Practice Freebie
Sky Grass Dirt Video and Movement Game
Spring Music and Movement Action Song
Spring Handwriting Sample Pages
FREE Printable – 20 Ways to Develop Self Regulation Skills in a Busy World
NEW AND HELPFUL RESOURCES
Issue #2: Raising Self Regulated Kids in a Busy World – Support emotional balance and focus in a fast-paced world with research-backed insights and simple strategies you can start using today.
School Yoga Program – This a 6-week, step-by-step plan designed to help you successfully launch a yoga and mindfulness program in your school – without the guesswork. The Spring School Yoga Program runs from April 7 to May 16, 2025. This program only opens TWICE a year, and spots are limited to ensure personalized support! Registration closes April 2, 2025.
Spring Cut and Paste Number Order Puzzles
HELPFUL VIDEOS
5 Brain Based Hacks to Help with Self Regulation
Until next time,
Margaret
March 6, 2025: 🧠 [ Free Printable] to Boost Self-Awareness & Emotional Control
Understanding body language from the inside—also known as interoception—helps kids recognize important signals from their bodies, like a racing heart, tense muscles, or a fluttery stomach. When children learn to tune into these cues, they can take action before emotions escalate, improving self-regulation and emotional control. To support this skill, here are resources to help kids check in with their bodies, identify patterns, and develop greater self-awareness.
FREEBIES AND RELATED BLOGPOSTS
Interoception Awareness and a FREE Body Language Log
Sensory Processing and Interoception
Cross-Lateral Brain Worksheets – Free Printable Sample Pages
Free Bilateral Coordination Printable
NEW RESOURCES
Butterfly Bellies Self Regulation Bundle – on SALE for a limited time!
St Patrick’s Scissors and Number Order Packet
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
NEW Cross Lateral Exercises at School or Home
NEW 5 Reasons to Use the FREE Body Language Log
NEW Body Language Clues of Struggling Self Regulation
Until next time,
Margaret
March 4, 2025: 🧠 Cross-Lateral Brain Worksheets – Yours FREE! Plus, a NEW Self-Regulation Tool
Did you know that cross-lateral movements help strengthen brain connections, coordination skills, and focus?
Today, we’re giving you FREE Cross-Lateral Brain Worksheets to make movement fun and engaging—plus, we’re excited to introduce our NEW Butterfly Bellies Self-Regulation Bundle!
FREEBIES AND RELATED BLOGPOSTS
Cross-Lateral Brain Worksheets – Free Printable Sample Pages
Free Bilateral Coordination Printable
Crossing Midline – Why Is It Important?
Rainbow Activity FREE Printable
Crossing Midline Exercises FREE Printable
NEW RESOURCES
Butterfly Bellies Self Regulation Bundle – on SALE for a limited time!
St Patrick’s Scissors and Number Order Packet
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
NEW Take It Slow Self Regulation Song
NEW Positive Affirmations Song
NEW The Science of Self Regulation : How the Brain and Body Work Together
Until next time,
Margaret
February 27, 2025: 🛑 Don’t Miss These Free Resources + a Special Sale!
Here are some exciting resources for YOU today—completely FREE! From a fun Ninja Turtle craft to a perspective-taking activity, plus a special sale!
FREEBIES FOR THE WEEK
Perspective Taking Printable Activity
Ninja Turtle Fine Motor and Handwriting Activity
Ninja Fine Motor and Body Awareness Printable
Self Regulation Mini Quiz and free printable list of strategies.
SALE
Spring Bundle – Get 70% off for a limited time – includes 19 resources!
Reach for the Stars Goal Setting Packet
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
NEW Video Added to the Self Regulation and Kids Playlist
NEW – Question of the Day Playlist
Until next time,
Margaret
February 25, 2025: ➡️ These 3 Topics Could Shift Your Perspective – Curious?
There’s so much happening in our field, and I have three important topics to share with you today! This information could shift your perspective and the way you work.
TOPIC #1: SELF REGULATION
Grab this NEW FREEBIE to empower your students to learn about themselves and develop new self regulation skills. It is a Self Regulation Mini Quiz and free printable list of strategies.
Check out this NEW resource, Self Regulation Workbook. It features 120 questions and strategies designed to support students in building self-awareness and achieving real-life success!
TOPIC #2: INTEROCEPTION
NEW Resource Alert: Interoception and Emotional Awareness PDF
TOPIC #3: USING AI TO HELP WRITE IEP GOALS
Using AI to help write IEP goals can save time, enhance clarity, and ensure goals are specific, measurable, and tailored to each student’s needs.
Check out 5 prompts to get you started and watch me write IEP goals using AI in the video.
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
The most popular video last week was the Morning Meeting Song.
Until next time,
Margaret
February 13, 2025: 🎉 Free Sample Pages! Exercise Cards to Get Kids Moving!
These fun and engaging exercise cards help kids build independence in movement with no prep needed. Grab your free sample pages and explore the research behind supporting kids in their own exercise routines.
FREE RESOURCES AND BLOGPOSTS
Free Printable Exercise Card Sample Pages
Promoting Independence in Student Exercise Programs
10 Simple Physical Activities for the Classroom
HIIT Workout for Kids Free Printable
➡️ NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Exercise Cards Packet – on sale for a limited time!
Exercises for the Classroom and Home
Cardio-Aerobic Exercises for Small Spaces
NEED LAST MINUTE VALENTINE’S DAY IDEAS?
Check out all the Valentine’s Day resources here.
The Happy Hearts Game is my personal favorite!
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
Don’t forget to check out all the new videos on the YouTube channel.
Until next time,
Margaret
February 11, 2025: 📚✏️ Reading & Writing Challenges? What You Need to Know + Free Resources
Some learners find reading and writing more challenging than others, and the reasons can vary. These key insights and free resources can help you better understand the differences and find effective strategies for support!
FREE RESOURCES AND BLOGPOSTS
Dyslexia vs Dysgraphia: Signs and How to Help
How to Draw Circles – Free Printables and Video
Free Printable Letter Reversals Worksheet
Letter B and D Confusion Free Worksheets
Benefits of Multisensory Instruction in Reading
Free Phonics Word Search Puzzles
➡️ NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Dysgraphia Handwriting Interventions
Assistive Tech Strategies for Struggling Writers
Letter Reversal Games and Worksheets
Right and Left Awareness Bundle
Phonics Word Search Puzzles Digital Format
Phonics Word Search Puzzles PRINTED Format from Amazon
Handwriting and Letter Recognition for OT Packet
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
Don’t forget to check out all the new videos I have added to our YouTube channel.
Sensory Processing and Self Regulation
Until next time,
Margaret
February 6, 2025: 💗❄️ {Freebies} for the Week
Snowflakes are swirling, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! To celebrate, we’ve got some fun freebies to keep your students engaged and entertained. Check them out below!
FREE RESOURCES
💗 Valentine Color By Number Workout
❄️ Snowflake Fine Motor Activities
💗 Multisensory Valentine Handwriting Activity
❄️ Snowman Visual Discrimination and Visual Spatial Activity
💗 Valentine’s Brain Break Music and Movement
💗 Valentine’s Literacy Activity
💗 Valentine’s Cryptogram Freebie
❤️ 75% OFF SALE
Valentine Yoga and Mindfulness Bundle – ONLY a few days left!
➡️ NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Phonics Word Search Puzzles Digital Format
Phonics Word Search Puzzles PRINTED Format from Amazon
Handwriting and Letter Recognition for OT Packet
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
Don’t forget to check out all the new videos I have added to our YouTube channel.
Sensory Overload in the Classroom – How Can You Help?
Motor Skills and Academic Achievement
Until next time,
Margaret
February 4, 2025: ✏️{Free} Reading & Handwriting Printables + [75% Off] ❤️ Yoga Bundle
Helping kids build strong reading and handwriting skills just got easier! Grab these free printables to support letter recognition and writing practice—plus, check out our brand-new Yoga Bundle designed to promote movement and mindfulness!
✏️ FREE RESOURCES
Phonics Read and Write Word Search Sample Pages
Handwriting Worksheet Sample Pages for Early Learners
Multisensory Sight Word Sample Pages
❤️ 75% OFF SALE
Valentine Yoga and Mindfulness Bundle – limited time offer!
➡️ NEW AND POPULAR RESOURCES
Phonics Word Search Puzzles Digital Format
Phonics Word Search Puzzles PRINTED Format from Amazon
Handwriting and Letter Recognition for OT Packet
Letter Formation Handwriting Kit
Raising Self Regulated Kids Issue #1
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
Don’t forget to check out all the new videos I have added to our YouTube channel.
The Brain’s Role in Self Regulation
Until next time,
Margaret
January 30, 2025: 🛑🧠 Help Kids Stay Calm & Focused – Free Self-Regulation Printables
Helping kids stay calm and focused can feel challenging in today’s fast-paced, overstimulating world. That’s why we’re sharing free self-regulation printables to support children in developing the skills they need to manage emotions, attention, and energy levels!
FREE RESOURCES
Identify and Regulate Emotions Printable
What is Self Regulation Handout
How to Help Students Develop Sensory Strategies to Support Self Regulation Worksheets
Maintaining Personal Space Rubric to Collect Data
Self Regulation Song with Printables
SELF REGULATION RESOURCES
Raising Self Regulated Kids Issue #1
Visual Supports and Schedules to Support Self Regulation
Self Regulation Triggers and Calming Tools
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED
Don’t forget to check out all the new videos I have added to our YouTube channel.
Self Regulation – What It Is and Why It Is Important
Using Music for Self Regulation
Until next time,
Margaret
January 28, 2025: 📊 Need Data? We’ve Got Your Back!
Collecting data on functional skills in the school setting just got easier.
Our resources include ready-to-use tools and templates designed to streamline progress monitoring and support individualized goals.
Whether you’re tracking motor skills, self-regulation, or daily living tasks, we’ve got everything you need to stay organized and efficient.
FREE RESOURCES
Mobility Rubric – Walking in a Line
Overall Personal Hygiene Rubric
Proper Positioning for Keyboarding Rubric
Progress Monitoring Sensory Strategies in the Classroom
DATA COLLECTION AND NEW RESOURCES
Functional Motor Skills Assessment for OT
Data Tracking Forms for School Based OT and PT
Handwriting and Fine Motor Assessment
Emotional Regulation Tracker Google Sheets
Progress Monitoring Gross Motor Skills
Cut and Paste Number Order Mystery Puzzles
MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED FOR MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND FOCUS
Don’t forget to check out all the new videos I have added to our YouTube channel.
Positive Affirmations Before a Test – Get Pumped Up Song
Animal Movement Song for Self Regulation
Humming Song for Calming the Body
Until next time,
Margaret
January 16, 2025: 🔴 Two More {FREE} Movement and Music Activities
Check out even more FREE movement and music printables with videos to encourage motor skills, rhythmic timing, and following directions.
REMINDER: Next week ONLY, you can subscribe to the Your Therapy Source 2025 Digital Magazine + 4 Special Issues on Self Regulation!
FREE MUSIC AND MOVEMENT RESOURCES
Let’s Draw Hair – Prewriting and Following Directions
Valentine’s Day Brain Break Video and Free Printables
FREE Calming Coloring Pages with Music Video
Self Regulation Song with Printables
Calming Down the Classroom Song and Checklist
NEW RESOURCES
Until next time,
Margaret
January 14, 2025: 🆕🎁What’s New + Free Downloads
There are some exciting updates for you this week! Check out our newest blog posts featuring recent research, grab two free downloads, and explore NEW resources to support your students.
Don’t forget that for next week ONLY, you can subscribe to the Your Therapy Source 2025 Digital Magazine + Special Issues! Stay tuned…
FREE RESOURCES AND HELPFUL BLOGPOSTS
FREE Calming Coloring Pages with Music Video
FREE Valentine’s Cut and Fold Printable
IEP Data Collection in the Classroom – A Team Approach
Movement Interventions for Autism – What Does the Research Say?
NEW Self Calming Songs added to this Emotional Regulation Song Playlist.
NEW RESOURCES
Until next time,
Margaret
January 9, 2025: ➡️{Free} Tools to Simplify Classroom Sensory Challenges with MTSS
Supporting students with sensory processing challenges doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, you can create a more inclusive classroom using simple strategies and free tools designed to help every student succeed.
FREE RESOURCES AND HELPFUL BLOGPOSTS
MTSS and Sensory Processing Challenges – How Can We Help?
FREE Progress Monitoring for Sensory Strategies
FREE Sensory vs Behavior Checklist
Calm Down Corner Ideas with FREE Printables – Tier 1
Sensory Fidgets – Do They Work?
Calming Down the Classroom After Brain Breaks – Tier 1
Sensory Classroom Ideas for All Students – Tier 1
Sensory Integration Exercises – Tier 2
Supporting Sensory Processing in Children with Autism – Tier 3
SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH SENSORY CHALLENGES
Visual Supports for Self Regulation
Heavy Work Sensory Activities Packet
Until next time,
Margaret
January 7, 2025: 🔵(FREE) Energize & Calm with These NEW Movement and Music Activities
Don’t miss out on these NEW and engaging multisensory videos paired with creative, worksheets! From energizing movement breaks to calming activities, these resources can help keep kids active, focused, and learning this winter.
FREE RESOURCES AND NEW BLOGPOSTS
How to Draw a Person Song and Free Printable Packet
Benefits of the Draw a Person Test in Occupational Therapy
Child Development – Stages of Drawing
Winter Movement and Music Playlist on YouTube – proprioceptive and vestibular exercises with a self calming song too!
NEW PRODUCTS
Winter Music and Movement Packet – on sale for a limited time!
Narrative Writing Prompts – Story Starters with Pictures
Until next time,
Margaret
January 2, 2025: ❄️ 5 Most Popular Winter {FREEBIES} ❄️
Returning from break? Here are 5 of our most popular Winter freebies to get you started!
Color, Cut and Glue Winter Activities
Acrostic Winter Poems Brain Breaks and Writing Packet
Winter Worksheets for Preschool and Up
December 31, 2024: 🎉 Happy New Year – Grab Your {FREEBIES} 🎉
Start the New Year with fun and engaging activities to inspire creativity and reflection! Here are a few free New Year’s printables and activities to help you kick off 2025!
FREE PRINTABLES FOR 2025
New Year’s Resolution Worksheet Packet
Goal Setting Worksheets for Students
FREE PRINTABLES WITH NEW VIDEOS (FROM LAST WEEK)
Self Regulation Video and Printable Game
Pre-Writing Song with Free Printable
Calming Down Song and Checklist for the Classroom
NEW PRODUCTS AND NEW YEAR RESOURCES
NEW Calm and Strong: Songs for Self-Calming
PRINTED Resources and Activity Books
Until next time,
Margaret
December 19, 2024: 😵💫Holiday Chaos? Explore these {FREE} Calming Strategies for Kids
The holidays can be an overwhelming time for kids, both at school and at home. These {FREE} calming strategies are designed to help children manage big emotions, stay focused, and enjoy the season with less stress.
26 Calming Strategies – Free Deep Breathing Printable
5 Senses Grounding Technique Printable
Coregulation Strategies Worksheets – great for parents over the break!
Calming Activities for Kids – 2 Free Printables
Sensory Calming Activities – Free Calm-O-Meter Printable
Heavy Work Activities Printable
25 Proprioceptive Ideas for Small Spaces Handout
VIDEO SUGGESTIONS FOR CALMING DOWN
5 Tips to Help Students with Emotional Regulation During the Holidays
HOLIDAY FREEBIES
Popular Holiday Freebies all in one spot!
NEW PRODUCTS
NEW Calm and Strong: Songs for Self-Calming
Enamel Pins to Support Inclusion and Neurodiversity – makes a great gift!
PRINTED Resources and Activity Books
Until next time,
Margaret
December 17, 2024: 🌿🎶 {FREE} Worksheet & New Tool to Bring Calm and Confidence to Your Students
This FREE Feelings Worksheet helps kids and teens explore their emotions, reflect on their responses, and develop effective self-calming strategies.
Looking for a simple way to help elementary, middle, and high school students manage their emotions and build confidence?
✨ It’s part of the NEW “Calm and Strong: Songs for Self-Calming” – on sale for a limited time! Bring calm, focus, and confidence to your students today. 🎧
HOLIDAY FREEBIES
Popular Holiday Freebies all in one spot!
NEW PRODUCTS
Enamel Pins to Support Inclusion and Neurodiversity – makes a great gift!
PRINTED Resources and Activity Books
Until next time,
Margaret
December 12, 2024: 🎁 Unwrap 30+ {Free} Motor Skill Activities for the Holidays!
We know how busy you are this December, so these motor skill freebies are ready to make your life easier! No prep needed—just download, print, and watch your kids enjoy festive, skill-building fun!
You can find them all in ONE location so that makes it even easier!
FREE FOR DECEMBER
NEW PRODUCTS
Spot On Brain Breaks – fun for all ages and perfect for motor stations throughout the year!
Winter and Christmas Fine Motor Crafts
Enamel Pins to Support Inclusion and Neurodiversity
PRINTED Resources and Activity Books
Until next time,
Margaret
December 10, 2024: 🔴🟢 Keep Hands and Feet Busy: Freebies and New Resources
Get ready to keep hands and feet busy this holiday season!
FREEBIES
Christmas Pencil Control Exercises
Winter Bear Puppet Fine Motor Craft
Christmas Color By Number Workout
NEW PRODUCTS
Spot On Brain Breaks – fun for all ages and perfect for motor stations throughout the year!
Winter and Christmas Fine Motor Crafts
Enamel Pins to Support Inclusion and Neurodiversity
PRINTED Resources and Activity Books
Until next time,
Margaret
December 5, 2025 – 🌟 Celebrate Neurodiversity – Free Printable + {NEW} Unique Enamel Pins
Celebrate neurodiversity with tools that inspire inclusion!
Download your free printable and explore our NEW unique enamel pins, created to support advocacy and celebrate individuality.
Neurodiversity Affirming Practices FREE Printable
NEW PRODUCTS
Enamel Pins to Support Inclusion and Neurodiversity
PRINTED Resources and Activity Books
MORE RESOURCES ON INCLUSION
Inclusion Activities for Students of all Ages
Impact of Inclusion on Academic Outcomes
Until next time,
Margaret
December 3, 2025 – 🔴New {FREEBIES} for December and More
Since it is officially December, here is a great start to the month with a few NEW freebies!
➡️ NEW FREE PRINTABLES
10 Christmas Dot to Dot Printables
Wow! Thank you so much to everyone (almost 700 of you so far!) who answered the 3 question survey to help guide Your Therapy Source for 2025. I will report back on your suggestions soon after I work on implementing them.
➡️ NEW RESOURCES
Christmas Cut and Paste Mystery Puzzles
Guiding Growth: Scaffolding Functional Skills
School-Based Therapist’s Self-Assessment Guide
Until next time,
Margaret
P.S. Looking for printed options? These puzzle books make great gifts!
December 2, 2025 – 🎯 3 Quick Questions, Big Reward – Are You In?
Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create better resources for you in 2025, and hundreds of readers have already shared their insights—thank you!
If you haven’t answered yet, now’s your chance to make your voice heard by answering just three quick questions.
Answer three quick questions and unlock an exclusive 80% off for Cyber Weekend!
Thank you in advance. I greatly appreciate it!
Margaret
November 21, 2024 – ✨ 3 Strategies Every Therapist and Teacher Should Know + Free Checklist 📝
Scaffolding is the key to helping students grow, and it combines three powerful frameworks:
- Zone of Proximal Development
- Just Right Challenges
- Strength-Based Approach.
Discover how these three strategies work together to build independence, confidence, and success—with a FREE checklist a NEW guide you every step of the way!
➡️ FREE PRINTABLES AND INFORMATION
Zone of Proximal Development Free Checklist
Just Right Challenges Printables
Child’s Strengths – Printable List
Using Scaffolding or Chaining to Reach a Goal
➡️ NEW RESOURCES
Guiding Growth: Scaffolding Functional Skills – this guide simplifies 26 essential school skills – such as unpacking backpacks, sitting at a desk, recess and more – into manageable steps with practical scaffolding strategies, tailored environmental adjustments, and clear progression goals. On SALE for a limited time!
School-Based Therapist’s Self-Assessment Guide
Until next time,
Margaret
November 19, 2024 – ✏️FREE Drawing Activities + New Mystery Puzzle Book
Drawing activities are a wonderful way to engage kids while building important developmental skills. From fine motor precision to visual-motor coordination and even gross motor movement, these activities combine fun and learning!
➡️ FREE PRINTABLES AND ACTIVITIES
How to Draw a Cat – Mystery Puzzle
Creative Drawing Movement Activity For Kids
Draw or Scissor Skills Exercise Puzzle
Directed Drawing and Writing Printable
➡️ NEW RESOURCES
School-Based Therapist’s Self-Assessment Guide
Until next time,
Margaret
NOVEMBER 14, 2024 – Double the Benefits! Resources that Combine Fine Motor & More for Skill Building
Save time with resources that work double-duty!
Our newest printables combine essential skills like fine motor skills, gross motor skills and even communication home, giving you versatile tools to support skill building in both home and school settings.
➡️ FREE PRINTABLES WITH DOUBLE THE BENEFITS
Scissor Skill Practice – Fine motor and gross motor skills!
Exercise Worksheet – Handwriting and exercise
Brain Break Worksheet – Visual motor and body awareness
Thanksgiving Color by Number – Fine motor and physical activity
Cut and Paste Exercise Activity – Scissor skills and a quick exercise
I Spy Exercise – Visual perceptual skills and physical activity
➡️ NEW RESOURCES THIS WEEK
Fall One Sheet Wonders – Developed by a school-based OT, each sheet includes an OT activity and a parent education note—so parents can see what their child worked on and why.
Scissor Skills Resource – Whether in OT sessions or the classroom, these activities promote fine motor, gross motor, and pre-writing skills. Plus, thumbprints guide students in maintaining the proper “thumbs-up” hand position!
School-Based Therapist’s Self-Assessment Guide
Until next time,
Margaret
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – ✅{FREE} Checklist + {NEW} Self-Assessment Guide: Essential Tools for School-Based Therapists
Being a school-based therapist often feels like juggling endless priorities, from supporting students to managing paperwork and collaborating with school staff.
Staying on top of everything can be a real challenge!
That’s where these new resources can support you in streamlining your tasks, staying organized, and making each day more manageable.
➡️ FREE QUICK WINS CHECKLIST
The FREE Quick Wins Checklist offers simple, effective strategies you can implement right away to save time and reduce stress in your daily work. Perfect for busy school-based therapists, this checklist is a quick, practical guide to help you stay organized and focused.
➡️ NEW RESOURCE ON SALE FOR A LIMITED TIME
The School-Based Therapist’s Self-Assessment Guide is a comprehensive toolkit designed to help you boost productivity, manage stress, and achieve balance in your daily routine.
With targeted self-assessment quizzes across 10 key areas—from time management to self-care—this guide empowers you with practical strategies and resources for growth, whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned professional. FIND OUT MORE.
Until next time,
Margaret
