Children Language Resources
Language resources and games can be used to assist in the implementation of Speech Therapy goals for both comprehension and expression of language.
Free Resources
Home Practice Games
Purpose:
To provide simple activities and tasks for home practice using these existing resources.
Description:
These ideas will create simple practical solutions for home practice to make it enjoyable and empowering.
Resources:
- Home Speech Home – Twenty 5-Minute Speech Therapy Activities You Can Do at Home
- Mommy Speech Therapy – Practical Speech Therapy Activities for Home Practice
- Adventures in Speech Pathology – 5 Fun Speech Therapy Ideas For Parents To Do At Home
Language resources to build vocabularies
Purpose:
To provide resources to build words and vocabularies for various categories of words.
Description:
Flashcards are a simple and easy tool to represent vocabulary that we wish for a child/ individual to learn. These great websites allow you to search, find, print and use flashcards for a variety of categories. The choice selection is also large in their databases.
Resources:
- ESL Flashcards – Download free printable flashcards!
- 123 Home School 4 Me – Free Printable ASL Flashcards – Sign Language Word Flash Cards
- Kids Flashcards – 25000+ free printable online flashcards for kids in 70+ languages
- Mr Printables – Free printable flash cards for fun preschool learning and beyond!
Language resources to build sentence structure
Purpose:
To provide resources to improve sentence structure with expression of language.
Description:
These websites contain resources specifically for improving language structure and vocabulary at the same time. It highlights the importance of different types of words when we are developing quality sentences, as we increase the number of words in a sentence.
Resources:
- Unlocking Language – Free Resources
- Tes – Colourful Semantics FREE Board
Language resources to build grammatical concepts
Purpose:
To provide resources to improve grammatical concepts of language.
Description:
Various grammatical structure worksheets, games and videos can be accessed with these websites. Each grammatical target is also arranged separately depending on each individual’s needs.
Resources:
- Fun English Games – Free English Grammar Resources
- Kids World Fun – Free English lessons for kids
- Learn English Kids – British Council – Grammar practice
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) picture resources
Purpose:
To access picture and symbol resources for the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Description:
Project Core and Practical AAC are websites with various picture based communication resources that can be used in a variety of AAC tools such as communication boards, visual timetables or even speech and language therapy targets.
Resources:
- Project Core – Universal Core Communication Systems
- Practical AAC – Free Resources for Making AAC and Visual Supports
Key Word Signs
Purpose:
To access resources to understand and use different Key Word Signs for communication.
Description:
Both Sign Planet and Key Word Sign Australia contain resources for searching and finding Key Word Signs/ Auslan resources to be used as a communication tool or aid.
Resources:
- Sign Planet – Sign Language Dictionary, Learning and Resources
- Key Word Sign Australia – Free Resources
Paid Resources
Twinkl
Purpose:
To provide a range of receptive language and expressive language resources.
Description:
Twinkl is a subscription based website that provides a range of articulation, language, general communication and academic resources within a very large bank of selections. All these resources are electronic/ print based or ones suitable for Powerpoint softwares.
Resource:
- Twinkl – Thousands of resources for teaching, planning, assessments and more.
Ultimate SLP
Purpose:
To provide a range of receptive language and expressive language resources.
Description:
Ultimate SLP is a subscription based website that provides a range of simple children games which allow you to practice a range of articulation, phonological, language and social skill targets. These games are simple and engaging. There is also a small selection of electronic/ print based worksheets.
Resource:
- Ultimate SLP – Ultimate Library of Speech Therapy Materials
Teachers Pay Teachers
Purpose:
To provide a range of receptive language and expressive language resources.
Description:
Teachers Pay Teachers is an online marketplace that provides a range of simple resources and worksheets for children to practice a range of articulation, phonological, language and social skill targets. Some of these resources are free, whilst others have a specific amount attached to it. You will have to search for specific items on their website.
Resource:
- Teachers Pay Teachers – online marketplace to buy and sell original educational materials
SLP Solutions
Purpose:
To provide a range of receptive language and expressive language resources.
Description:
SLP Solution is a subscription based website that provides a range of electronic/ print based worksheets and programs for a range of articulation, phonological, language and social skill targets. There is also a range of teaching and learning videos and reading material to understand and conduct home practice as well as the goals itself.
Resource:
- SLP Solutions – Therapy Materials, Training, and Support for Speech-Language Professionals
Education.com
Purpose:
To provide a range of receptive language and expressive language resources.
Description:
Education.com is a subscription-based website that provides a range of articulation, language, general communication and academic resources within a very large bank of selections. All these resources are electronic/ print based or online games. Free users do get access to some limited material as per their guidelines.
Resource:
- Education.com – 30,000+ worksheets, online games, lesson plans and more
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