Language Activity Ideas

This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with Powerpoints and PDF’s in a Zip file. No physical materials are mailed.

The BEST picture cards for communication books or classroom visuals. Help your students learn a variety of vocabulary, make simple choices, request, answer questions. Excellent for early intervention, preschool, speech therapy, special needs classrooms, and home health.

Includes 1,637 cards!

There are TWO sets of files so you can get the most out of these picture cards.

Here’s how they work.

Set 1: Grid Cards (PowerPoint)

Why they're awesome: One word - EDITABLE.

These files must be printed as a grid but are editable. They contain one large image of pictures (background) with a grid overlay that you can adapt to meet your needs.

What you can do with these cards

•Print as grids

•Change label (change language)

•Change label position (top or bottom)

•Change border thickness

•Reduce size

What you can’t do with these cards

•Print individual pictures

•Change pictures

•Change picture order

Set 2: Individual Cards (jpegs)

Why they're awesome: Individual cards to print only what you need.

The individual cards are jpeg pictures organized in folders by categories. You can drag and drop, upload picture or copy and paste the cards to another document (ex. Word, PowerPoint, Pages, Slides). This allows you to print just one picture or to create your own grids.

What you can do with these cards:

•Print individual picture cards

•Create your own grids

•Easily reduce or increase the size

What you can’t do with these cards

•Change label

•Change label position

•Change border thickness

•Change pictures

Home Picture Cards include:

240 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Home: home, bedroom, closet, bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, garage (inside), garage (outside), yard, shed, fence, gate, roof, windows, curtains, door, door handle, doorknob, rug, couch, chair (3x), ottoman, fireplace, bookshelf (2x), bed (2x), bunkbed, crib, drawers, desk, table, stool, stepstool, bathtub, shower, sink, toilet, faucet, light switch, smoke detector, vent

Things at home: appliances, blender, dishwasher, hairdryer, iron, microwave, mixer, oven, refrigerator, toaster, TV, washer / dryer, dishes, plate, bowl, cup, glass, mug, utensils, fork, spoon (2x), knife, spatula (2x), can opener, vegetable peeler, whisk, napkin, dishtowel, hot pad, oven mitt, kettle, teapot, measuring cup, pan (3x), Tupperware, toothpick, straws, paper plate, thermos, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, gel, rubber ducky, shampoo / conditioner, soap, towel, comb, brush, clip, cream, lotion, sunscreen, razor, make-up, nail-file, nail polish, perfume, broom, dustpan, mop, bucket, dish soap, sponge, spray, duster, rag, vacuum, garbage can, pillow, blanket, books, journal, calendar, clock, fan, grill, groceries, lunch, key, lock, candle, lightbulb, lamp, laundry basket, laundry, hanger, hook, mailbox, invitation, letter, mail, doormat, photo album, plant, hose, trashcan, flower vase, bone, food, tag, collar, leash, bed, cage, fishbowl, tape, button, zipper, pin, needle, thread, yarn, ribbon, bow, paintbrush, paint, Velcro, batteries, flashlight, charger, phone, tablet, laptop, computer, mouse, headphones, remote, brown paper bag, bag, box, jar, bottle, coins, penny, nickel, dime, quarter, dollar, money, checks, credit card

Health: car seat, first aid, kit, Band-Aid, bandage, gauze, brace, X-ray, cane, crutches (2x), wheelchair, heating pad, IV, medicine (2x), shot, pill, stethoscope, thermometer, tissue, tweezers, sprain, sick, stomachache, headache

Food Cards include:

220 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Fruit: apple (2x), apples, applesauce, avocado, banana, bananas (2x), berries, blueberry, blueberries, cantaloupe, cherries, coconut, figs, grapes, kiwi, lemon, lime, orange, oranges, peach, pear, pineapple, plum, raspberries, strawberry strawberries, watermelon (3x)

Vegetables: beans, beets, broccoli, butternut squash, cabbage, carrot, carrots (2x), cauliflower, celery, chili pepper, corn (2x), eggplant, garlic, green beans, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, onion, peas, peppers, potato, pumpkin, radish, snap peas, sweet potatoes, tomato, zucchini

Grains: bagel, bread (3x), cereal (2x) cinnamon roll, crackers, croissant, hotdog bun, muffin, noodles, oatmeal, pasta, rice, roll, toast, tortilla, waffle, waffles

Dairy and Eggs: butter, cheese (4x), chocolate milk, egg (2x), milk (3x), yogurt

Meats: bacon, chicken, ham, meat, pork, sausage, sausage, shrimp, steak, tuna, turkey

Snacks: almonds, cheese and crackers, chips (3x), french fries, fruit and dip, goldfish, nuts, olive, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels, raisins, trail mix, veggies and dip

Sweets: brownies, cake, candy apple, candy cane, candy hearts, chocolate, cookie, cookies (2x), cupcake, doughnuts, fudge, gum, ice cream, banana split, sundae, ice cream cone, Jell-O, jelly beans, lollipop, marshmallows, milkshake, peppermint, popsicle, pudding, candy, sprinkles, toffee

Condiments, staples and spices: dip (7x), guacamole, honey, hummus, jam, jelly, ketchup, mustard, olive oil, vinegar, pickles, ranch, salsa, syrup, can, cinnamon, ginger, herbs, salt, pepper, sugar, vanilla

Meals: doughnut, pancake, french toast, eggs, lunch, peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese, sandwich, soup, salad, pizza (2x), chicken nuggets, hotdog, hamburger, cheeseburger, nachos, taco, burrito, quesadilla, enchiladas, sushi, stir fry (2x), mac and cheese, spaghetti, kabobs, BBQ

Drinks: coffee, hot cocoa, juice (2x), lemonade, milk (3x), chocolate milk, fruit punch, root beer float, smoothie, soda, tea, water, ice

Animal Picture Cards include:

156 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Farm Animals: chick, hen, chicken, rooster, duckling, duck, duck, goose, turkey, piglet, pig, lamb, sheep, goat, llama, donkey, calf, cow, pony, horse

Wild Animals: antelope, buffalo, camel, chimpanzee, elephant, giraffe, gorilla, hippo, lion, hyena, kangaroo, koala, jaguar, cheetah, leopard, panda bear, rhinoceros, tiger, yak, zebra

Pets: kitten, cat (3x), puppy (2x), dog (6x), fish, turtle, bunny, rabbit, gerbil, hamster, guinea pig (2x)

Birds: bird (2x), cardinal, crow, dove, eagle, flamingo, hawk, hummingbird, macaw, Ostridge, parakeet, parrot, peacock, pigeon, robin, sparrow, swan, toucan, vulture, seagull, penguin, pelican

Insects/Reptiles/Amphibians: ant, alligator, chameleon, lizard, snake, cobra, spider, tarantula, scorpion, turtle, beetle, bee, butterfly (2x), caterpillar (2x) cocoon, cricket, dragonfly, fly, grasshopper, inchworm, ladybug, moth, slug, frog, toad, wasp, worm

Forest Animals: mouse, mice, rat, chipmunk, squirrel, hedgehog, raccoon, mole, beaver, skunk, porcupine, fox, owl, bat, wolf, fawn, deer, elk, moose, bear

Ocean: clam, sea star, crab, lobster, seahorse, eel, fish (2x), octopus, seal, sealion, walrus, dolphin, orca, whale, jellyfish, coral

Extra: polar bear, cub, boar, sloth, ram

Action Verb pictures Include:

180 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Action Verbs: bake, balance, bark, bend, bite, blow, bounce, break, brush, buckle, burp, call, camp, carry, carve, catch, change, chase, cheat, cheer, chop clap, clean up, clean, color, cough, cover, crawl, cry, cut, dance, deliver, dig, dip, dive, draw, dress up, drink, drip, drop, dry, eat, feed, feel, fight, fish, fix, float, fold, follow, get a haircut, giggle, give, go, grab, guess, hang, help, hide, hike, hit, hold, hug, hurt, jump, kick, kiss, laugh, learn, lick, listen, lock, make, melt, meditate, mix, open, paint, pay, peek, pick, pinch, plant, play, point, pop, pour, pretend, pull, push, put in, put on, raise your hand, rake, reach, read, receive, recycle, relax, ride a horse, ride bikes, rip, roll, row, run, save, scratch, sew, share, shop, show, sing, sit, sleep, slide, slip, smell, smile, sneeze, snuggle, spill, spin, splash, spray, squeeze, stack, stop, stretch, sweep, swim, swing, take, take a bath, take a picture, take off, taste, tease, tell, think, throw, tie, touch, travel, turn, type, wait, walk, wash, wash hair, wash hands, watch, water, wave, weigh, wink, wipe, work, write, yawn, yell

Clothes Picture Cards include:

80 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Clothes: tank top, T-shirt, blouse, shirt, dress, skirt, shorts (2x), overalls, jeans, pants, leggings, pajamas, robe, sweatpants, hoodie, sweatshirt, sweater, coat, jacket, raincoat, vest, swimsuit (2x), socks, diapers, underwear (2x), flip flops, sandals (2x), shoe, shoes (4x), boots (3), boot, rain boots, snow boots, slippers, cleats

Accessories: apron, backpack, belt, sunglasses, glasses, gloves, mittens, beanie, hat (2x), cap, crown, helmet, party hat, pirate hat, police cap, straw hat, visor, headband, mask, purse, suitcase, scarf (2x), tie, wallet, watch, wig

Jewelry: bracelet (3x), earrings (2x), necklace, ring (2x)

Toy Picture Cards include:

95 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Toys: action figure, animal hospital, ball (2x) stacking ball, stretchy ball, ball and hammer, gumball machine, ball tower, ball toy, balloon, Barbie, bath toys, blocks (2x), game, bowling, bubbles, bucket, bus, car (3x), car toy, cards, Cariboo, cash register, chess, Connect Four, crayons, dice, doll, dollhouse, Don’t Break the Ice, dress-up, finger puppets, fishing pole, jacks, Jenga, jump rope, jump house, jumping frog, Kerplunk, kite, Legos, farm, pirate ship, playground, blocks (magnetic), mailbox, marbles, Mickey car, microphone, Minion, Mr. Potato Head, music instruments, pegs and hammer, piano, piggy bank, Play-Doh, play figures, food, microwave, Pop-Up Pirate, pop-up toy, ball popper, puppet, puzzle, rattle, rubber ducky, sand toys, shape sorter, Slinky, squirt gun, stacking cups, stacking rings, Star Wars, spaceship, stickers, stuffed animal, Thinkertoys, top (2x), train (2x), toys, trampoline, truck (2x) video game, wand, windup toy, yo-yo, Zingo, Zoob

School Picture Cards Include:

242 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

School: school, classroom, office, hallway, nurse, bathroom, cafeteria, gym, computer lab, library, art, story time, recess, reading, math, science, student, teacher, circle, class, friends, locker, backpack, lunch, tray, book

School / Art Supplies: book, books, binder, paper (2x), crayon, markers, chalk, pencil, pen, highlighter, Sharpie, pencil sharpener, eraser, scissors, glue stick, glue, tape, stapler, paperclips, tack, clip, rubber bands, ruler, protractor, calculator, globe, tablet, computer, headphones, chair, desk, table, whiteboard

Colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, black, gray, pink, brown, silver, gold

Pattern Block Shapes: hexagon, rhombus, skinny rhombus, square, trapezoid, triangle

Basic Shapes: circle, heart, heptagon, hexagon, octagon, oval, parallelogram, pentagon, rectangle, rhombus, square, star, trapezoid, triangle (3x). (solid black and outlined)

Lower Case Alphabet: a-z

Upper Case Alphabet: A-Z

Numbers: 0-31, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100

Music: music instruments, banjo, cello, bongo, clarinet, drum, drums, flute, guitar, harm, horn, piano, recorder, saxophone, triangle, tuba, ukulele, violin, xylophone

PE / Sports: ball, baseball, baseball bat, basketball, basketball hoop, football, golf, tennis, soccer ball, goal, volleyball, skateboard, weight, tennis shoes, whistle, stopwatch, ribbon, trophy, team, coach

People Picture Cards include:

136 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

People: baby, girl, boy, kids, dad, grandfather, mom, grandmother, grandparents, family (3x), man (2x), woman (2x), bride, groom, brother/sister, twins

Body Parts: ear, elbow, eyelashes, eyes, feet, braid, hair, back, hand, face, knee, mouth, neck, nose, bones, teeth, throat, thumb, toes, tongue

Emotions: board, brave, confused, excited, happy, hopeful, hungry, jealous, lonely, mad, nervous, overwhelmed, sad, shocked, shy, silly, surprised, unsure, upset, worried

Occupations/People: architect, artist, barber, baseball player, basketball, player, cashier, cheerleader, clown, coach, construction worker, cowboy, dentist, detective, doctor, farmer, fire fighter, football player, garbage collector, graduate, gymnast, hikers, hockey player, ice skater, custodian, king, lifeguards, mail carrier, nurse, patient, pirate, pitcher, plumber, police officer, prince, princess, project manager, queen, receptionist, journalist, thief, scientist, scuba diver, skier, snowboarder, soccer player (2x), solider, superhero, surfer, surgeon, swimmer, teacher, team, umpire, veterinarian, waitress

Tools: axe, drill, hammer, ladder, level, matches, nail, pliers, rake, saw, screw, screwdriver, snow shovel, shovel, tape measure, toolbelt, toolbox, wheelbarrow, wood, wrench

Places and Nature Picture Cards include:

112 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Places: airport, apartments, aquarium, bank, barber, barn, bridge, campground, castle, church, city, country, dentist, desert, doctor, farmers market, grocery store, baseball field, basketball court, golf course, soccer field, football stadium, tennis court, hospital, hotel, library, mall, theater, museum, neighborhood, office building, palace, park, playground, restaurant, school, temple, waiting room, zoo, crosswalk, curb, elevators, escalators, lamppost, parking lot, ramp, walk,

Nature: acorn, bamboo, bark, bay, beach, bush, cactus, cave, cliff, cloud, dirt, Earth, feather, fire, blossom, flower (daisy), flower (sunflower), rose, flower (tulip), flower, fog, forest, grass, iceberg, island, lake, leaf, leaves, lightning, log, moon, mountains, nest, ocean, trail, pinecones, planets, pond, rainbow, reef, river, rocks, sand, shells, smoke, snow, snowflake, stars, sticks, storm, stream, sunrise, sunset, sun, thorns, tree (Pine tree), tree (palm tree), tree, twig, vine, volcano, water, wave, wind

Transportation Picture Cards include:

56 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with label

Transportation: airplane, ambulance, bike, boat, bulldozer, bus (2x), school bus, camper (2x), canoe, car, crane, dump truck, fire truck, garbage truck, helicopter, hot-air balloon, jeep, jet, kayak, limo, moped, truck, police car, raft, rocket, rowboat, sailboat, scooter, ship, shuttle, skateboard, spaceship, stroller, submarine, subway, tank, taxicab, tractor, train (2x), tram, tricycle, van, wagon, yacht, anchor, steering wheel, stop sign, tire, train track

Basic Concept pictures Include:

120 2 x 2" high-quality, real-life photo cards with the label

Basic Concepts: on, in, next to, by, between, in front, behind, through, top, bottom, over, under, beginning, middle, end, first, second, third, fourth, last, on, off, turn on, turn off, open, closed, good, bad, yes, no, right, wrong, go, slow down, stop, don’t, up, down, front, back, hot, cold, wet, dry, long, short, sharp, dull, clean, dirty, fast, slow, big, little, large, small, near, far, tiny, huge, old, new, happy, sad, hard, soft, heavy, light, empty, full, light, dark, day, night, asleep, awake, tall, short, quiet, loud, north, south, east, west, left, right, upside down, center, together, apart, same, different, straight, crooked, bent, curly, thick, thin, wide, narrow, one, few, some, all, many, more, most, less, least, none, equal

This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with a PDF file. No physical materials are mailed.

These cards and labels were created with a simple design to maximize versatility. Make them once and use them all year long.

Adapt them for changing seasons or themes using props and containers.

Pair them with turn-taking games or a child’s special interests to increase motivation.

This instant PDF download includes: 

•216 real photo cards

•216 word cards

•80 category labels (singular and plural forms)

•14 general category labels

•7 written prompts

•1 all in one language worksheet

•9 pages of data collection sheets

•Examples for use

Use these cards:

•With pre-k through adults

•As an independent task

•One-on-one

•With mixed groups.

Vary difficulty:

•For younger children pair photo cards with real objects

•For older children and adults use written words

Photo Cards Include:

Foods

Fruits: peach, pear, cherries, raspberries, kiwi, limes, cantaloupe, coconut

Vegetables: tomato, bell pepper, chili pepper, celery, peas, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, beans, lettuce, onion, cauliflower, potato, butternut squash, sweet potato

Grains: croissant, oatmeal, muffin, waffle, crackers, tortilla, rice, pasta

Dairy: scrambled eggs, yogurt, cheese, ice cream sundae

Meat: hotdog, sausage, steak, ham

Sweets: chocolate, cookie, lollipop, pie

Drinks: lemonade, chocolate milk, orange juice, soda / pop / coke

Animals

Farm Animals: horse, sheep, goat, rooster, donkey, llama, duck, goose

Zoo Animals: kangaroo, camel, leopard, chimpanzee, lion, panda, rhinoceros, hippopotamus

Forest Animals: rat, bat, squirrel, raccoon, fox, porcupine, elk, wolf

Pets: dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit

Reptiles: lizard, turtle, snake, alligator

Insects/Other: chameleon, caterpillar, cricket, beetle, dragonfly, moth, frog, worm

Birds: dove, macaw, ostrich, turkey, swan, pelican, owl, eagle

Fish/Ocean: fish, crab, dolphin, octopus, seal, walrus, orca whale, whale shark

Vehicles: tricycle, wagon, scooter, moped, canoe, kayak, rowboat, sailboat, airplane, helicopter, ambulance, ship, car, pickup truck, school bus, van

Clothes/Accessories: T-shirt, dress, shorts, sweater, watch, gloves, glasses, hat, ring, bracelet, necklace, earrings, purse, backpack, flip flops, sandals

Musical Instruments: recorder, trumpet, violin, guitar, saxophone, banjo, triangle, harp

Tools: wrench, tape measure, pliers, shovel, screwdriver, screw, axe, drill

Body Parts: eyes, ear, tongue, nose

People/Occupations: mailman, trash collector, plumber, veterinarian

School Supplies: paper, notebook, crayon, markers, glue stick, stapler, lunchbox, desk

Toys: baby doll, play food, bubbles, blocks, play dough, action figure, puzzle, kite

Sports Equipment: tennis racquet, volleyball, skateboard, sled, goggles, golf ball, cleats, football

Furniture: table, chair, crib, couch / sofa, stool, recliner, rug, dresser

Home: television, washer dryer, blender, mixer, refrigerator, oven / stove, dishwasher, microwave, doormat, plant, clock, calendar, hairdryer, toilet, bathtub, sink, fork, spoon, knife, spatula, plate, glass, cup, mug

What you’ll receive:

A digital PDF download (17 pages). No physical product will be shipped.

To use:

You will need to have an up to date version of a PDF Reader like Adobe Reader installed on your computer to open this resource.

This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with PDF’s in a Zip file. No physical materials are mailed.

“My students love this resource. It’s super easy and convenient!”

“Love all the real images and clear instructions!!! Her resources are amazing!! I would give 10 stars if I could! Thank you!”

Boost engagement for simple what where and who wh questions by using interactive PDF's and REAL PHOTOS. This packet of printable AND digital PDFs are perfect for online or small-group learning. Choose from 10 sets of 10 photo cards to track wh question comprehension growth. 100 printable/digital cards plus data sheets to measure progress = great value!

What's Included:

Digital PDF

• Main Menu + 10 Sets of 10

• Each card contains three pictures. The child is asked basic what, where, and who questions (ex. Who works on a farm?)

Printable Cards

25 pages, 100 cards total (3 ¾ x 5 ¼ in. / 9 x 13 cm)

Data Sheets

2 data collection sheets for easy progress monitoring.

Questions or Concerns

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a message, Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com

This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with PDF’s in a Zip file. No physical materials are mailed.

Help your child build oral language and early literacy skills through sequencing. With 32 stories to choose from you can keep play new and engaging all year long.

Choose stories with events to learn about life skills and seasonal themes. Each set contains six cards for leveled learning. Adapt the cards to your child’s level by choosing 3 cards for beginners or all 6 for more of a challenge. 

You also receive access to a digital version of these cards through Boom Learning (see details below).

Life Skills

This large set of 10 decks includes life skills in daily routines.

• Morning Routine

• Making the Bed

• Making Cereal

• Grocery Shopping

• Washing Hands

• Making a Sandwich

• Doing Laundry

• Making Pizza

• Doing the Dishes

• Going to Bed

Winter

• Making Hot Chocolate

• Making a Snowman

• Decorating a Gingerbread House

• Wrapping a Present

• Baking Cookies

Spring

• Frog Life Cycle

• Butterfly Life Cycle

• Growing Tomatoes

• Going on a Picnic

• Growing Carrots

Summer

• Selling Limeade

• Going Camping

• Swimming

• Making Smores

• Ice Cream Sundae

Fall

• Apple Picking

• Trick-or-Treating

• Pumpkin Carving

• Growing a Pumpkin

• Making Pumpkin Pie

Bonus

• Making Slime

• Washing a Dog

There can be more than one correct answer.

Build communication skills by discussing events.

Have the child retell the story.

Recommendations for using sequencing story cards

• before and after basic concepts

• first, next, last basic concepts

• ordering events in a story

• retelling a story

• describing pictures

• writing prompts

This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with a PDF file. No physical materials are mailed.

“Loved using this resource to work on language goals, sequencing, first/next/last, etc with my younger students! Great visuals!” - K. B.

These versatile sequencing cards are a great go-to resource that can target a variety of speech and language skills. Help students with basic concepts (temporal order), grammar and syntax (past tense -ed, present tense -ing), expanding sentence length, and oral language (story retelling), early literacy (writing prompts).

These colorful pictures of familiar daily routines also make great visuals for activities of daily living (ADLs). 

30 cards (2 1/2” x 3 1/4”)

Choose between 3 difficulty levels, 3 - 4 - 6 cards.

This set of 5 decks includes:

• Frog Life Cycle

• Butterfly Life Cycle

• Growing Tomatoes

• Going on a Picnic

• Growing Carrots

More recommendations for using these sequencing story cards.

• before and after

  first, next, last 

  describing pictures

  exclusion, what doesn’t belong (include a picture from a different story)

  speech carryover (articulation or fluency)

Note: There is no answer key as there can be more than one correct answer.