Essentials for Organizing Therapy Materials
As someone who has never really taken the time to stay organized, I quickly realized that I was missing out on so many great activities that I had in my possession, yet had forgotten all about due to my therapy room being in a constant state of disarray…not to mention the nagging pile of *papers* that always seemed to grow taller by the minute. Despite lovingly referring to my speech room as “organized chaos” for the better part of three years, I finally had to admit that my lair bordered slightly more on the chaotic side…so I made a plan to make my resources as accessible as possible, to organize the stacks of papers, and to try my absolute hardest to keep it that way.
Keep scrolling to check out the top 8 things that have helped me get and stay organized this year!
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Photo Storage Boxes
These 4x6 photo boxes are perfect for storing cards, tiny objects, communication symbols, and more! I also love using them to make task boxes, complete with all the materials I need. They’re very portable too!
Binder Rings + Push Pin Hooks
Make a resource bulletin board! Store any laminated cards on a binder ring, and hang them on the board using push pin hooks. If you’d prefer to display materials on a whiteboard, magnetic hooks are a great option.
LINK: 1.5 Inch Antner Binder Rings
LINK: Push Pin Hooks
Zip Pouches
Whether it’s games, visuals, or manipulatives, these zip pouches are essential for keeping things organized. I had a bunch of board games with boxes that were falling apart, so these were the perfect solution!
Hanging Pocket Folders
I love having my graphic organizers and visuals accessible during my sessions at all times, and this hanging folder holder makes it possible. Who doesn’t love some functional decor?!
Stackable Drawers
More for convenience than anything - modular drawers are perfect for storing whatever you need to store, and they’re so easy to transport too! I keep games and other small things like dice and timers in mine.
Plastic Envelopes
Plastic envelopes like this one are perfect for storing visuals, book companions, or other prepped resources that you want to keep all in one place!
Desktop Organizer
A multi-tiered paperwork tray is perfect for tackling those desktop piles - designate one tray ‘to do,’ one as ‘finished,’ and the other as papers to be ‘put away.’ Perfect for IEPs and permissions too! You can also store pens, pencils, etc. in the drawer.
Pencil Holder
I love to have my vast selection of flair pens, whiteboard markers, pencils, and pens easily accessible - what better way to do that than to make it the centerpiece of my therapy table!