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Traveling School OT Essentials: Tools, Bags & Organization Strategies: Your road-warrior’s guide to tools, bags, and systems that make traveling between schools easier.

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As a school-based occupational therapist commuting between buildings, you face the challenge of juggling equipment, paperwork, and interventions — all while maintaining efficiency and organization. This curated list gathers smart tools, systems, and ...
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🧳 Bags & Mobile Storage

When you’re constantly on the move between schools, the right bag makes all the difference. These rolling totes and modular organizers help you carry therapy tools, paperwork, and supplies without straining your back — and keep everything neatly acce...

 
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This is a great rolling storage case for loads of occupational therapy equipment. Rolling carts are essential for saving your shoulders and back as you progress through your career.
Rolling Scrapbook Tote on Wheels
 
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This rolling makeup cart is a great storage solution if you want to bring even more items into each school. I love the vestitility here in that you can make the cart smaller too!
JINGUAN Profesional Rolling 5 in 1 Case on Wheels
 
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Sometimes, you don't want to bring all of your supplies into every school. This trunk organizer is a great place to keep items that you aren't bringing into every school every day.
Car Trunk Organizer 65L Collapsible with Lid
 
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You are going to have a lot of stuff in your car that you don't need to bring into every school. This is a nice way to hold some documents and extra supplies inside your car and quickly accessible
Headrest Carseat Organizer - Black Oxford
 
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Your car is your office - this turns your steering wheel into your desk. Great for documentation and lunch!
Car Steering Wheel Desk for Laptop
 
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These hooks can hold extra bags and equipment on the back of headrests!
Car Seat Headrest Hook 4 Pack
 
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Having a hard copy of your important information is helpful when being on the move. Keep important school phone numbers in here too!
Occupational Therapy Log Book for Practitioners
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🗂️ Organization Systems

Staying organized across multiple buildings is no small task. These folders, pouches, and modular containers make it easy to group materials by student, goal area, or activity — so you can grab what you need quickly, reset fast between sessions, and ...

 
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A set of clear mesh zip pouches (small to large) to sort therapy items like bands, putty, small manipulatives, tech cords, etc. Why it’s useful: You can swap pouches between bags or tote compartments instead of re-packaging every time. Visual clarity...
24pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags
 
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This multi-pocket folder can help you keep student paperwork or worksamples organized.
Smead Project Organizer, 24 Pockets, Grey
 
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These photoboxes are another great way to store fine motor supplies! Even puzzles and crayons fit in here!
16 Inner Cases Multi-colored Plastic Storage Box
 
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This is a great way to store all youre writing utensils for sessions!
See-Thru Storage Caddy
 
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I love that these zipper pouch bags have handles! GReat for grab and go when running into multiple schools!
10 Pack Colored Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags

🧠 Therapy Tools & Must-Haves

These are the tried-and-true materials you’ll want in your mobile toolkit — small, versatile items that support sensory regulation, fine motor skills, and executive functioning activities. Compact, portable, and multipurpose tools are key when space ...

 
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This mini fine motor kit is great for occupational therapists. It gives a variety of fine motor activities in a compacy location for the OT on the go!
Fine Motor Therapy Kit for OT & Hand Therapy
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Strengthens fine motor skills and doubles as a sensory fidget. This should be in every OT's bag!
CanDo Theraputty Plus Hand Exercise Putty 6-Pc
 
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Easy-to-pack manipulatives for grasp, pinch, coordination, and strengthening activities.
Resistive Clothspins
 
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Versitile and handy! A dry-erase board is essential for the travelling therapist!
6pack 9x12 Dry Erase Boards - Lined & Blank
 
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These craft kids are a great way to bring a fine motor craft without needing to bring tons of equipment!
Winlyn 24 Sets Craft Kits For Kids
 
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These beads are the best. I use them in my OT sessions daily!
Plastic Lacing Beads for Kids (70 pieces)

🪄 OT Hacks & Efficiency Tips

Traveling OTs know that small systems make a big difference. These clever hacks and time-savers help you streamline your workflow — from packing checklists to labeling strategies and setup shortcuts — so you can focus more on your students and less o...

 
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The ABSOLUTE BEST OT RESOURCE. This is great for organization and printing quick worksheets on the go!
Tools To Grow, Inc.
 
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I love OT Schoolhouse for great recommendations!
Tips for a traveling School OT
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OT Toolbox is always so helpful for resources, treatment ideas, and worksheets. I love using this website!
School Based OT and Getting Organized Tips - The OT Toolbox
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Teachers Pay Teachers is the BEST website for finding organization tools and worksheets. Tons of great free and paid resources to sift through on here!
Teaching Resources & Lesson Plans | TPT

🌟 Bonus Comforts

When you spend all day on the road, comfort counts. These personal-care and “just in case” items make traveling between schools more manageable — from snacks and water bottles to seat cushions and mini first aid essentials.

 
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Owala is the PERFECT water bottle for the person on the go. I use mine everyday
Owala FreeSip® Sway
 
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The perfect compact lunchbox for the OT on the go!
Bento Lunch Box Set
 
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The umbrella speaks for itself! A must have!
Travel Mini Umbrella
 
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Love bringing OT themed items with me on the go! This is so cute and a great way to promote our profession!
Occupational Therapist Kit