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When it comes to speech therapy, games are a true lifesaver for keeping sessions engaging and productive. Whether you’re working on articulation, language goals, or social skills, incorporating games into therapy can turn a typical session into something kids actually look forward to. The best part? Games are flexible, fun, and can be adapted to suit nearly any goal—which makes them a great speech therapy material when you only have a few minutes to prep for a session!
Games can be so much more than just a reinforcer or reward to a session. Here are a few reasons why they’re a fantastic speech therapy material:
With a little creativity, even classic board games or card games can become the perfect tools for reaching therapy goals. Who says you have to stick to the traditional rules? The beauty of games is how you can tweak them to fit your therapy needs—and still have a blast!
Race to 100 is a versatile free printable game perfect for targeting articulation goals. You can make this activity work for any sound with just a game board, dice, and some word cards. It’s easy to set up, engaging for kids and keeps sessions dynamic without being overwhelming to plan.
Working on S-blends? This S-Blend Games post has you covered with ideas that keep kids motivated and on task. From hands-on activities to creative ways to practice tricky blends, these games are a must-have in your therapy toolkit.
This CH Articulation Games collection is packed with fun and practical options for kids practicing the CH sound. Whether you need activities for groups or one-on-one sessions, you’ll find ideas to fit your needs.
If you want to play more games in your speech therapy sessions, but want to make sure you get high trials with your students speech sounds, use my articulation flashcard sets that have sound-loaded games and play-based activities to keep your students motivated while playing! You can get the bundle or any sets on TPT or in my shop.
The Z Articulation Game post shares creative ways to keep kids engaged while practicing the Z sound. These games are especially helpful for encouraging high repetition while keeping therapy playful and fun.
If the SH sound is a focus for your students, check out SH Articulation Games. This post includes game ideas that are easy to prep and adaptable for different levels of practice.
Speech Therapy S Games is your go-to resource for targeting the S sound in speech therapy. Discover creative ways to make practicing the S sound less tedious and more interactive.
If you struggle with speech therapy lesson planning because you don’t have tons of time or can’t think of articulation and language targets on the spot, using speech therapy cheat sheets is a lifesaver! Each of your favorite toys and games have a 2-page cheat sheet with pre-selected targets for verbs, wh-questions, articulation words, basic concepts and more! Grab it on my website or in my TPT store.
Therapy with mixed articulation and language groups can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! ThisGames for Mixed Groups post shares ideas that simplify planning and keep every student engaged, no matter their goal.
For upper elementary and middle school,Apples to Apples Junior and Bubble Talk are super versatile and can be used in all sorts of ways as a speech and language activity.
One classic mixed-group speech therapy game is Go Fish. It is a staple, so I made some free visual supports to help kids learn the rules as well as share some new ways to use Go Fish for different goals.
To get more speech and language ideas using games, here are some games that you can adapt for many goals:
Preschoolers thrive when learning through play. This Speech Therapy Games for Preschoolers post is packed with age-appropriate activities that help little learners build their communication skills while having fun.
Teaching colors is a foundational skill that opens the door to many other language concepts, like describing, categorizing, and following directions. Incorporating games into your sessions makes learning colors fun and interactive! Check out this blog post for engaging ideas: Teaching Colors Activities.
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Turn a classic activity into a powerful therapy tool with the I Spy Language Game. It’s a simple, low-prep way to work on describing, categorizing, and expanding vocabulary. If you have articulation and phonology goals, you can use these I Spy Articulation games and adapt for language goals to describe the items by features (i.e., category, function, location, parts, size, texture, etc.)
For a one-stop resource, this Articulation and Describing Games bundle offers a variety of games that target multiple goals in a single session. It’s great for mixed groups and busy SLPs!
Ultimate SLP offers a comprehensive library of online games tailored for speech therapy. Whether you’re working on articulation, language, or social skills, this platform provides engaging activities that are perfect for teletherapy or in-person sessions.
Discover a treasure trove of 27 Free Online Games for Speech Therapy. This roundup includes games for articulation, vocabulary building, and more, making it a valuable resource for therapists looking for fun and free online options.
Pink Cat Games is an interactive platform filled with colorful, engaging games for speech therapy. With options for articulation, language, and even social-emotional learning, these games are both educational and entertaining—perfect for keeping kids motivated during sessions.
What speech therapy games do you love to use? Share in the comments. It’s always fun to hear about good speech therapy games that other SLPs use with their caseload.
