*This post was updated in July, 2023.
Velcro Dots-Little explanation is needed for these gems if you are a speech-language pathologist. These are quick and effective for prepping your behavior visuals to start the year off right. I use them to prep my visual schedule and token reward charts.
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| Use Velcro dots to create behavior support visuals. |
Laminating Sheets-These help with prepping behavior visuals, task cards, or other interactive therapy materials. I like to buy the 200 count pack as I know I will go through these sheets quickly. My Scotch laminator has been serving me well for a very long time.
Sheet Protectors-I am obsessed with using sheet protectors for organizing my materials. I will use them for keeping originals safe in binders like these (no affiliation). Using sheet protectors and binders is one way I organize my book companions. I also use sheet protectors for student use to make worksheets interactive and reusable.
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| Use sheet protectors in binders to create interactive materials. |
Document Holders-I have a collection of these document holders that I keep handy to turn any worksheet into an interactive or reusable material. I also use one to hold my story dice and companion sheets.
Happy Paper-Worksheets look so much better on "happy" paper! It's an effective way to add color without using color ink. Plus, if you use sheet protectors or document holders you can reuse the materials printed on your "happy" paper!
Zipper Pouches-I now use clear plastic mesh zipper pouches for interactive materials, such as my barrier activities, where small pieces need to be contained. I've also started using the larger sizes for my games. Game changer! Just throw all the contents into the mesh pouch for easy clean up.
Zipper Pouches-I now use clear plastic mesh zipper pouches for interactive materials, such as my barrier activities, where small pieces need to be contained. I've also started using the larger sizes for my games. Game changer! Just throw all the contents into the mesh pouch for easy clean up.
Magnetic Hooks & Rings -I have several metal filing cabinets, a metal storage closet, and a metal rolling cart (similar, no affiliation) so having magnetic hooks is perfect for hanging visuals and task cards on rings. I have both 1" and 2" rings. Check out my FREE Carrier Phrases and my Essential Visuals product.
Highlighters, Black Dry Erase Markers & Magic Erasers-I keep highlighters handy for having students highlight their target speech sounds encountered in text. I also write on tables all the time. I never go anywhere without black dry erase makers and magic erasers!
Kwik Stix & Paint Markers-Worksheets can instantly be engaging when using Kwik Stix or paint markers. My students love them! Kwix Stix are nice because they dry instantly. Paint markers last longer though.
Clear Spinners-I created no prep spinner activities for articulation and language targets. While a pencil and paper clip work just fine, my students really enjoy using these clear spinners.
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If you want more storage organization ideas, check out this post. It shows my 10-Drawer Cart, Small Materials Organizer (similar), Thirty-One Fold N' File, and my toolbox with FREE labels.
Two additional storage items that has been purchased multiple times for my therapy room are these Photo Storage Boxes for corralling all my task cards and these Bead Organizer Boxes for my articulation cards. Check out these FREE labels here and here.
What are your back to speech essential buys?
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