Every SLP has their favorite go to bag for in person therapy filled with picture cards, games, stickers, and maybe a few snacks. But what about your digital toolkit

In today’s world, therapy doesn’t always happen at a table. Whether you are working through teletherapy, hybrid sessions, or digital carryover practice, a solid digital speech therapy toolkit keeps you organized, prepared, and flexible.

At FreeSLP.com we believe your toolkit should save time, not create more work. Here’s how to build a collection of digital materials that supports every goal area without draining your energy or budget.

1. Start with your essentials

Think of your digital toolkit like a therapist’s backpack. It needs to hold everything you use most often. Start by organizing your materials into five main folders

Articulation
Language
Social communication
Fluency and voice
Data and planning

FreeSLP has ready to use digital printables for each of these areas. They open easily for screen sharing or annotation, and you can save them on your computer or in a cloud drive for quick access.

This structure keeps your materials organized even when your caseload isn’t.

2. Use flexible and open ended materials

The best digital tools are the ones that can work for almost any goal. That’s why we design FreeSLP resources to be open ended. You can use the same printable or interactive scene for describing, grammar, vocabulary, or social practice.

When one file works for several goals, your toolkit grows in power without getting cluttered.

You can combine FreeSLP materials with interactive options like Boom Cards or Pink Cat Games to keep sessions dynamic. Start with a printable activity, follow with a short digital round, and finish with conversation.

3. Choose a few core digital platforms

You don’t need to use every website that exists. A few trusted platforms are enough to cover nearly all your therapy needs.

Here are some worth adding to your toolkit

FreeSLP.com for free printables, games, and no prep digital resources
Boom Learning for interactive decks and student led practice
Pink Cat Games for reinforcement and group play
Ultimate SLP for digital organization and goal tracking
Google Slides or PowerPoint for custom visuals

Save the links to your favorite activities in one document or bookmark folder. When you are in session, everything is one click away.

4. Use cloud storage wisely

Instead of keeping your materials scattered across downloads and emails, store everything in one cloud location. Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive all work well.

Create a shared folder labeled SLP Toolkit with subfolders by goal or age group. Inside each, add your favorite FreeSLP printables and links to digital activities.

Bonus tip Use numbers or emojis in file names to help you spot them quickly during a session.

5. Add digital visuals and reinforcers

Digital therapy doesn’t have to feel impersonal. A few simple visuals make a huge difference.

FreeSLP’s digital token boards and progress charts are perfect for visual reinforcement. You can screen share and move icons together as students earn points or meet speech goals.

Short bursts of fun like a quick Pink Cat Game or Boom Card activity work as built in rewards without derailing your session.

6. Build your own library of favorites

Every SLP has certain materials that just work. Create a favorites folder inside your toolkit and save those gems there.

We like to keep

Our top ten FreeSLP printables
A few seasonal materials
Two or three go to Boom Card decks
One Pink Cat Game link for motivation

That small set alone can get you through almost any session with minimal prep.

7. Organize for different settings

Your digital toolkit should work in multiple environments including teletherapy, classroom push ins, and small groups.

Try using FreeSLP materials in Google Slides or PowerPoint so you can open them anywhere, even offline. You can also store interactive games in browser bookmarks for instant access during teletherapy.

If you work across schools, keep your toolkit in the cloud so you never worry about leaving something behind.

8. Include quick prep templates

FreeSLP’s editable data sheets, session planners, and progress trackers belong in every toolkit. They are digital but lightweight, perfect for jotting notes during online sessions or tracking articulation data while screen sharing.

You can even type directly into most PDFs or convert them to Google Sheets for a paperless workflow.

9. Keep a few backup activities

Tech glitches happen. Every SLP has had a screen freeze at the worst possible time. That’s why you need a backup plan.

Keep a few no tech FreeSLP printables ready to share or hold up to the screen. Have a quick verbal game in your back pocket like describing, guessing, or storytelling.

Your confidence in those moments matters more than the tech itself.

10. Keep it personal

A digital toolkit is more than just files. It’s a reflection of your style as an SLP. Fill it with materials that match your personality and your students’ needs.

We’ve seen SLPs add everything from custom visuals to funny gifs and student photo boards. Anything that builds connection belongs in your toolkit.