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School Based SLP Starter Pack
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items This list is about how to make your life in the schools more comfortable, more fun, and easier. Items to make your space feel cozy, games for all ages, websites that are great for in person or teletherapy, and just a few materials to mix things up!
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Cozy must haves
Websites
Games
Great game for vocabulary, describing, processing speed, and even just as a reward game. Kids and adults of all ages love it. I’ve work with elementary, middle, and high school and it’s appropriate for all.
Spot It Card Game
A great game for when doing drill activities. Students can take turns doing their flashcards and then take a turn at jenga. I’ve also used as a reward activity for older students at the end of the session once they’ve completed their work.
Jenga Board Game
Love connect four for when I’m working with just one or two students at a time.
Connect 4 Board Game
Great game for targeting describing, pronouns, sentence formulation, asking questions, etc. I’ve also seen on TPT where you can download pages to switch out the characters to different target vocabulary
Guess Who 2.0 Game
Materials
I love to give my students their own white boards to work with, especially when doing a multiple choice activity. You can ask the question, have them write down their selection without their peers seeing, and then have everyone reveal their answers a...
8.5"x11" Contempo Magnetic Dry Erase Board White
These are great to go with the mini white boards. I like that these have a smaller tip. Easy to write with and a lot of color selections for your more creative kiddos
Expo 21pk Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Multicolored: Whiteboard & Thin Markers for Dry Erase Board, Art & Office Use
Yes, candy is an essential material lol. Especially if you work with middle and high school students, candy does wonders for buy in. Since I’m giving my students candy after basically every session, I’m always on the lookout for cheap candy in bulk. ...
Dum Dums Original Mix Lollipops Candy – 300ct
Jolly ranchers are another go to. Inexpensive to buy in bulk and most kids love them. Just be careful with younger kids. I’d only recommend for middle school and up.
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assortment - 50oz
Cozy must haves
I’m sorry to be that girl, but you do need it lol. You need that cute Stanley. You are going to be so busy throughout the day, and this will help keep your hydration goals on track. Plus all that talking we do? Your voice needs it. Thank me later 😉
Stanley 40 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 FlowState Quencher Tumbler Rose Quartz 2.0
AirPods are essential in the schools. Whether you are listening back to a language sample, or just need to listen to a podcast on your break or to drown out that loud teacher next door while you’re doing your documentation. They are a must have. Also...
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation
I love having things around that make me feel more comfortable and at home in my space. A digital picture frame allows you to update your pictures constantly. It also provides an opportunity to build rapport with your students by opening up about you...
Skylight 10" Digital Photo Frame - Black: Wi-Fi Enabled, Wall Mountable, 1280 x 800 Resolution
I love keeping a blanket in my office. It’s just for me when I’m working on report writing or documentation and need motivation to help me settle in, relax, and focus.
Channeled Plush Throw Blanket Blue - Room Essentials™: Soft, Midweight, Machine Washable, 50x60"
Perfect size for a few drinks or if you bring in a sandwich or something that needs to be refrigerated. No need to put your things in the teachers lounge and mark them and hope nobody takes them 😏
Kenmore 6 Can Mini Refrigerator: Countertop Tiny Fridge for Skincare & Makeup, 40°F Cooling, Black, 0.14 cu ft Capacity
I love having hot tea, so this is an easy, inexpensive item to have on hand to make your space feel cozy. I also usually have a Christmas party for my students in December and give them hot chocolate. This is perfect for that occasion.
Chefman Rapid-Boil 1.8L Electric Kettle w/ Removable Lid and LED Indicator Lights - Black
My office can often get chilly in the winter, so a space heater is essential!
Brentwood 1,500-Watt-Max Portable Electric Space Heater and Fan, Black, H-F305BK
Websites
This website is my absolute favorite for both in person and teletherapy. When in person you can have it on your laptop, on a smart board, iPad, any device. You can select different targets for each of your students to work on. So many different board...
Ultimate SLP
This website has so many themed games. Great for individual or group therapy. There are plenty of questions/decks on there that other people have created. You can also create your own word lists or questions.
Pink Cat Games
My older students love jeopardy labs. They love a little competition to keep them motivated. Plenty of language games all ready to go, so no prep required.
JeopardyLabs
This website has actors reading children’s books. The books also have added animation. This is a great way to engage your students in a book while saving your voice! I like to then create related quizzes on pinkcatgames
Storyline Online