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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

💗 Follow that Monster

❄️ Build a Snowman

💗 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

❄️ Winter Mystery Maze

💗 Valentine’s Literacy Activity

❄️ Winter Tracing Worksheet

💗 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

Rainbow Writing Packet

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

Most Popular Video Last Month

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

Self Regulation Rubrics

Self Regulation Curriculum

Visual Supports and Schedules to Support Self Regulation

Self Regulation Triggers and Calming Tools

Self Regulation Flashcards

MORE NEW VIDEOS ADDED

Don’t forget to check out all the new videos I have added to our YouTube channel.

Emotion Check In Song 

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 Handwriting Rubric

Overall Personal Hygiene Rubric

Proper Positioning for Keyboarding Rubric

Scissor Skills Rubric

Dressing Skills Rubric Sample

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

Rubrics and Checklists BUNDLE

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

Draw a Person Printables

Self Regulation Song with Printables

Prewriting Song and Printable

Calming Down the Classroom Song and Checklist

NEW RESOURCES

A to Z Handwriting Sheets

Winter Music and Movement

ABC Crafts and Writing Packet

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

A to Z Handwriting Sheets

Winter Music and Movement

ABC Crafts and Writing Packet

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

Sensory Strategies Workbook

Sensory Stops

Visual Supports for Self Regulation

Heavy Work Sensory Activities Packet

Sensory Tools Visual Supports

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

Winter Name Packet

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!

Winter Dot Art Freebie Packet

Color, Cut and Glue Winter Activities

Winter Maze

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

New Year’s Eve Countdown Game

New Year Handwriting Practice

Goal Setting and Mood Chart

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

Happy New Year Packet 2025

New Year Fine Motor Packet

NEW Calm and Strong: Songs for Self-Calming 

Winter One Sheet Wonders

Winter Mystery Puzzles

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

Infinity Breathing

VIDEO SUGGESTIONS FOR CALMING DOWN

Self Calming Songs

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 

Winter One Sheet Wonders

Winter Mystery Puzzles

Spot On Brain Breaks

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

Winter One Sheet Wonders

Winter Mystery Puzzles

Spot On Brain Breaks

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

December Holiday Freebies

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

Physical Therapy Poster Set

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

Elf Brain Break

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

Physical Therapy Poster Set

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

Physical Therapy Poster Set

PRINTED Resources and Activity Books

MORE RESOURCES ON INCLUSION

Inclusion Activities for Students of all Ages

Impact of Inclusion on Academic Outcomes

Tips for Inclusion Sports

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

December Workout for Kids

10 Christmas Dot to Dot Printables

Christmas Headband Packet

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

December One Sheet Wonders

Christmas Cut and Paste Mystery Puzzles

Kindergarten Crafts for Kids

Guiding Growth: Scaffolding Functional Skills 

How to Draw Mystery Pictures

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: 

  1. Zone of Proximal Development
  2. Just Right Challenges
  3. 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

Scaffold Learning Strategies

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!

How to Draw Mystery Pictures

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

Listen and Draw Freebie

Active Memory Drawing Game

Silly Drawing Games for Kids

Creative Drawing Movement Activity For Kids

Draw or Scissor Skills Exercise Puzzle

Directed Drawing and Writing Printable

Graph Paper Drawing Ideas

➡️ NEW RESOURCES

How to Draw Mystery Pictures

Fall One Sheet Wonders 

Scissor Skills Resource

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