SLP Organization Now!: File Folder Bins for Organizing Activities
I recently realized that I’ve never officially shared about my favorite SLP organization tip: file folder bins that I use to store my all-time favorite materials for speech and language therapy. I recently made myself some editable labels to match them and it got me excited about these bins all over again!
Where to Buy SLP Organization Tools
First things first, I bought everything on Amazon. The bins come in a pack of 4 and the ones I got are linked below:
Then, I bought colored file folders and hung them in the bins. I separated everything by color because sometimes, I take the entire file out and it’s nice and easy to know where it goes back. The file folders I purchased are linked below, but any should work:
I use keep one bin separate for student specific work because I always seem to have a few students that I plan separate activities for.
Inside of the folders, I use manilla folders, ziploc baggies, and binder clips to keep smaller items together. No more losing small parts.
Amazon reminded me that I purchased these bins and file folders in 2014. I’ve been using this system for a while now so clearly it works well for me!
I believe in keeping things easy, low-prep, and simple. I know I can keep up with this organization method and everything is right where I want it, when I need it! Nothing is worse than spending time, ink, and money prepping speech therapy materials and then not being able to find them.
Free Editable Labels!
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Thanks so much for reading!
Hi Shannon! I’m wondering how you break down each section within those basic categories? Articulation is pretty straight forward, but how would you organize the other categories? For example, for Language, would you separate out WH questions, sequencing, etc? Does that make sense? I’m working on getting a school caseload organized, pretty much from scratch, so I need all the help I can get!
Thank you for all of the great resources!!
You definitely could do that! I didn’t as I don’t store all of my activities in this and didn’t necessarily need that level of organization for these bins.
Hi,
I’m wondering what your favourite way of organising your physical tools eg therapy games and equipment.
I have re organised so many times but can’t find the right system to fit and keep everything organised. ..
Shelves, bins, and boxes mostly! I just try to keep like things together, but always perfecting that system.
Hi – I would love this label printable, but when I click the link I’m not seeing it in the freebie library. Another way to access?
Thanks so much for this – super helpful!
Nicole
Thanks for the heads up! That freebie is back up on the freebie page. Scroll all the way towards the bottom, it’s the last one in the gray boxes. I hope you love it!
These are so great, thank you! I would love to be able to print another larger label in yellow. Is there a way to get a yellow one, or an editable version so I can fill it with yellow? Thanks!
I’m sorry Emily! I don’t have an editable version. Would you get what you wanted if you printed it on yellow paper? You should also be able to adjust your printer settings to print at a larger size to get the size you want.
Hello! I just found your page and I love how this is organized! I was looking for the links for the bins but was not able to find it. Would it be possible for you to share the link again? Thank you!
Hi Jess! That freebie is available only to my email subscribers in my Freebie library. Are you a subscriber? If so, you should have the exclusive link to my freebie library! The freebie is called “File Folder Labels” and is located all the way towards the bottom of the freebie page. If you need the link, feel free to sign up for my email newsletter to get it in your welcome email!