How To Organize Speech Therapy Materials
To be honest, it took me several years to finally be happy with my organization of all my speech therapy materials. I think I waited because I wanted it to be perfect and every container and binder perfectly matching. When I decided on all white binders and clear containers, it didn’t matter if they all varied a little bit because all the labels were the same and visually appealing to the eye.
I realized it was hurting my productivity – all the searching for that specific task card, a certain book filled with the /S/ sound, a themed activity…and WASTING time!! So let me tell you what I did about it!
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One thing is- I only have a closet to store my resources in. I don’t have a big fancy room so it’s essential I stay organized.
Worksheets & Printables:
I print hard copies of all my resources and put them in WHITE 1 1/2 inch binders. I decided on white because I know that color is always available if I need to get more. I put a post it note that says, “hard copy” so I don’t accidentally use that sheet in therapy and I know when I need to make new copies. Download these articulation binder labels and these themed binder labels to organize all your resources once and all!
TIP: take all your bound workbooks to Office Max or Staples to have the binding cut off and have them put a 3 hole punch and put them in binders as well! This will change your life – no more slipping workbooks on your shelves!
Articulation Cards / Task Cards:
I use the Akro-Mills Storage Cabinet from Amazon (see pic below) Yes, I spray painted mine to make it pretty. You don’t have to. It holds all my Articulation cards – yes, even the full cans from Super Duper. I love that the drawers pop out easily to take to my table. It’s a great toolbox for holding small essentials you use daily like dice, post it notes, paper clips, etc. Check out how I made my Articulation Toolbox here!
For on the go therapy, (traveling SLPs or push in therapy) I love the colored Michael’s 4×6 storage boxes. They stay closed when I toss them into my therapy bag! You can grab those storage box labels here.
Themed & Holiday materials:
I use various sizes of the clear Sterilite brand containers (this is hands down my favorite brand because they stack well on my shelves) and I get them from Walmart, Target, and Amazon.
For holidays where I have a lot of resources for like Valentine’s Day, Halloween, and Christmas – I get the large, lidded storage containers. They stack well for long term storage.
SMALL ITEMS (crayons, Velcro, dot markers, mini objects, tongue depressors, small toys, etc) I use these clear shoe boxes or these square flip lid containers.
LARGE ITEMS (seasonal decor, large toys, inflatables, etc.) I use these large containers or these medium containers.
Download these speech therapy bin labels to help organize them. Again, the more organized you are, you will improve your productivity – no more searching aimlessly for where you put that play doh container or velcro dots! Additionally, you won’t buy things unnecessarily simply because you can’t find it!
Books:
