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speech and language therapy activities
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Cranium CaribooCranium Cariboo
Buy new: $16.95
addresses so many things, colors, shapes, counting and letters. I also make my own cards for the doors with articulation targets
Go Away MonsterGo Away Monster
Buy new: $11.99
great for autism/social skills. Kids love it when you act scared.
Baby Babble - Speech-Enhancing DVD for Babies and ToddlersBaby Babble - Speech-Enhancing DVD for Babies and Toddlers
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $179.11
International Playthings Pop-Up PirateInternational Playthings Pop-Up Pirate
Buy new: $14.99
A nice game to use in artic drill therapy. The child says the target word before taking a turn
Melissa and Doug Pizza PartyMelissa and Doug Pizza Party
Buy new: $17.30
The kids love this toy. I like to use it for artic drill. The child says his word, then gets a pizza topping. Also good for social skills and pretend play. I have the child ask others what they want on their pizza, cut it up and share it.
Mirror Pound a BallMirror Pound a Ball
Buy new: $18.99
Another tried and true reinforcer.
Ker Plunk GameKer Plunk Game
Buy new: $11.98
Perfect for articulation drill therapy
Hungry Hungry HipposHungry Hungry Hippos
Buy new: $17.99
Learning Resources Sequencing Seasons Puzzle Cards, Set Of 10Learning Resources Sequencing Seasons Puzzle Cards, Set Of 10
Buy new: $6.99
Nice for introducting sequencing. Puzzle shapes give added clues for how to put together.
Thomas the Train Toy : Bring Along ThomasThomas the Train Toy : Bring Along Thomas
Buy new: $39.95
A very portable little train toy. The track is also the case, everythings stores inside. Even though this is so tiny, it is very engaging. Would be perfect for traveling therapists.
LEARNING RESOURCES COUNTERS FRIENDLY FARM ANIMAL 144PKGOOD JOB JARLEARNING RESOURCES COUNTERS FRIENDLY FARM ANIMAL 144PKGOOD JOB JAR
Buy new: $29.95
Love this for following directions. There is a big and small for every animal and in each color. Target: big/little, animal recognition, colors, counting
Reading Rodsr Phonemic Awareness: 108 rodsReading Rodsr Phonemic Awareness: 108 rods
Buy new: $24.95
Reading rods are great for phonemic awareness. I have these ones and also the word building ones.
Hasbro Playskool Busy Ball PopperHasbro Playskool Busy Ball Popper
Buy new: $22.87
So engaging! The music can get annoying. Older kids seem to love this too.
What's in Ned's Head?What's in Ned's Head?
Buy new: $19.99
School age kids like this alot. I have found that my preschool kids are scared of it.
Don't Break the IceDon't Break the Ice
Buy new: $9.99
You can modify this by placing your own small pictures on each block of ice.
Mr. Potato Head Silly SuitcaseMr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase
Buy new: $15.99
Must have toy. Teaches body parts. Pronouns he and she...
Guess Who? Board GameGuess Who? Board Game
Buy new: $17.95
If you're a speech therapist you have guess who.
TabooTaboo
Buy new: $24.99 / Used from: $14.39
Good for fluency therapy with adolescents
JengaJenga
Buy new: $12.99
I modified this game by color coding each block. The child has to complete a different action depending on the color drawn.
Transparent Marble Run 43-pc. SetTransparent Marble Run 43-pc. Set
Buy new: $19.79
Marble runs are always popular. Kids with autism often enjoy this. I tape the pieces together so I don't have to constantly put together.
Crocodile DentistCrocodile Dentist
Buy new: $11.53
Also nice for artic drill due to the simplicity of the game.
Rat-a-Tat Cat Collectible TinRat-a-Tat Cat Collectible Tin
Buy new: $8.00
tons of fun! nice game for building memory skills.
Cool Tools BoxCool Tools Box
Buy new: $16.69
LEARNING RESOURCES LER0136 CUBES 1 COLOR-100/PK SIX COLORSLEARNING RESOURCES LER0136 CUBES 1 COLOR-100/PK SIX COLORS
blocks are a must. Use these for color sorting with the animals. Make houses and pens for animal sorting. Stack up up up and knock down.
Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learning Piggy BankFisher-Price Laugh and Learn Learning Piggy Bank
Buy new: $16.49
target "in" "out" "open" "close" "more" and colors and counting
On-The-Go PlaysetOn-The-Go Playset
Buy new: $7.50
the Dora playsets are nice for prepositions. I have this one and the kitchen one. I use it with all my little character figurines. The beach one looks nice to. we talk about taking our characters "over" or "under" the bridge, "down" the slide, "in/out" of the car.
Fisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds FarmFisher-Price Little People Animal Sounds Farm
Buy new: $38.85
collect a variety of little people animals
LeapFrog Word Whammer™ Fridge Phonics® SetLeapFrog Word Whammer™ Fridge Phonics® Set
Buy new: $27.99 / Used from: $21.96
Melissa and Doug Magnetic Farm Hide & SeekMelissa and Doug Magnetic Farm Hide & Seek
Buy new: $14.99
Melissa & Doug Vehicles Chunky Wooden PuzzleMelissa & Doug Vehicles Chunky Wooden Puzzle
Buy new: $9.93 / Used from: $4.90
I like these puzzles, the pieces can stand on their own to be used for pretend play. I have several, the tools, pets, food, vehicles. I like to use them to introduce categorization.