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How To Teach The T Sound

How to make the T sound picture card visual

To make the /t/ sound bring the tip of your tongue up and tap behind your teeth. Let the air explode out over your tongue as you bring it down. The voice is turned off.

 

At What Age Should a Child Say the T Sound?

Most English speaking children can say the T sound around age 2-3.*

What is the Difference Between t and /t/?

The written symbols, T and t, refer to the name of the letter “T”. When you see the t between diagonal lines /t/ that refers to the sound the letter t makes, /t/.

T is a letter name.

/T/ is the sound it makes.

What Are T and D Sounds?

T and D are paired together because they are made the same way, with one difference, our voice. The muscles in our mouth move the same way to make both sounds except our voice is “turned on” for the D and not the T. This means we vibrate or move our vocal folds as air passes through them to make a sound.

D is voiced.

T is unvoiced.

Try it!

Hold your hand to your throat and say /d/. Can you feel the vibration?

Now say the /t/ sound. Just air, no vibration.

How Do You Practice the T Sound?

It depends.

Understanding why your child is having difficulty making this sound is important. A speech therapist can do an evaluation to make a diagnosis. What words you choose and activities will vary depending on the cause.

Click here to read more about types of speech sound disorders and treatment


Initial T Word List

Picture card of a tiger for initial t sound

taco

tail

take

tall

tape

tea

teeth

tell

ten

tie

tiger

toad

toast

toe

took

tool

top

toss

towel

town

toy

tub

tug

two

Medial T Word List

Picture card of a guitar for medial t sound

guitar

hotel

kitten

potato

Note: Why so few medial T words? These are just a few. However, many of the words that have a t in the middle are said with a /d/ sound, not the /t/ sound. We use the voice sound /d/ in words like “photo” and “butter” instead of the voiceless t.

Final T Word List

Picture card of a coat for final t sound

ant

bat

bite

boat

boot

cat

coat

cut

doughnut

eat

feet

fruit

get

goat

hat

hot

it

kite

not

pet

rabbit

robot

sit

wet


Activity Ideas for Practicing the T Sound

Practice Common Words

Write down a list of words with T that your child uses. Think of as many things (nouns), actions (verbs), and descriptive words (adjectives) as you can.

  • Nouns: toy, boat, cat…

  • Verbs: eat, get, cut…

  • Adjectives: hot, two, wet…

 

Picture card of a top for speech therapy activity

Games and Toys

Look for games and toys that include a lot of T words.

  • play with tools

  • have a tea party

  • fly a kite

 

I Play with Toys Early Reader Speech Therapy Books

Books

Find books that have T words in them.

  • Think about characters, places, and objects (nouns)

  • What T action words does it have?

  • Does the book use descriptive words (adjectives with T words?)

Make your own T word book!

 

Speech Therapy Activity Idea for Toddlers 10 T Words

Speech Therapy Materials

Check out the resources on the right side of the page for ideas.

Or Shop Here.

 


* Resource

McLeod, S. & Crowe, K. (2018). Children’s consonant acquisition in 27 languages: A cross-linguistic review. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. doi:10.1044/2018_AJSLP-17-0100. Available from: https://ajslp.pubs.asha.org/article.aspx?articleid=2701897


Home Plans for Speech Therapy
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Home Plans for Speech Therapy
$11.00

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

Wouldn't it be nice to have quick and easy ideas for families to carry over during the week?

Well, now you do.

As a home health therapist, I write Home Education Plans for my families. I often share the same strategies over and over. I decided to put them all together in one place.

This instant PDF download includes: 

A blank sheet for you to customize your own activities. Plus, more than 45 filled in handouts to save you time.

Handouts include:

Pre-Verbal

Joint attention

Participation and increase attention

Taking turns

Gestures

Pointing

Shaking head or saying “No”

Early sign language

Understanding (receptive language)

Understanding the word “No”

Responding to their name

Following 1-step directions in daily routines

Finding familiar objects

Pointing to body parts

Following 2-step related directions in daily routines

Following unrelated 2 step directions.

Responding to simple questions

Answering yes/no questions

Understands basic concepts

Identifying parts of objects

Speaking (expressive language)

Making sounds and babbling.

Imitating sounds and noises

Imitating words

Saying words on their own

Naming things

Asking “What’s that?”

Asking for help

Saying social words

Saying location words

Saying pronouns

Saying action words

Saying describing words

Using plurals

Using 2-3 word phrases

Talking in 3-5 word sentences

Sounds by age 2/3

B, P, H, M, N, D, T, W, K, G,

Elimination of Phonological Processes by age 3

Stopping F and S

What you’ll receive:

A digital PDF download (52 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.


Editable Picture Cards Bundle
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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


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

This newly updated game now includes BOTH printable cards and digital Boom Cards for distance learning. Originally designed to target language and vocabulary but expanded to include pages for speech sounds and phonemic awareness (ex. rhyming, syllables).

A great activity for quick repetitions and carryover of speech sounds.

What's Included:

Game

  • Find it Fast Boom Card Deck (26 cards)

  • Find It Fast printable cards (13 cards)

  • Picture word bank

  • 10 MORE games, plus additional activities

Worksheets

  • Speech

  • Words listed by initial, medial and final sounds

  • Individual word list sheets

  • Language

  • Yes/No Questions

  • Wh Questions

  • Categories, Descriptions

  • Basic Concepts

  • Negatives

  • Plurals

  • Compare / Contrast

  • Facts and Opinions

  • Tier 2 Vocabulary

  • Social Skills

  • Rubric (circle 1 - 5) for turn-taking, topic maintenance, asking for clarification, clarifying and repairing breakdowns, regulating emotions, respecting others

  • Phonemic Awareness

  • Auditory Discrimination

  • Rhyming

  • Syllables

  • Initial Sounds

  • Final Sounds

  • Blending

  • Segmenting

Target Words: top, toes, table, team, two, tie, tub, toys, boot, potato, coat, cat, hat

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To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with "Fast Pins," (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options, you'll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial.



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

Practice using core AAC words (Where, is, on) in an engaging literacy activity. The Core Words Interactive Book series can be used to help teach first words to the early intervention population. Or, with older students with complex communication needs.

Use the color pages as a one-on-one or group activity in speech therapy. The black and white pages make a fantastic lesson that can be taken home for homework. Provide even more support with the additional sign language cards.

This instant PDF download includes: 

  • A six-page book in color and printer-friendly black line.

  • AAC Core 40 words: Where, Is, On

  • Sign language cards: Where, Is, On, Chair, Table, Slide, Horse, Bed

  • Directions for assembly.

These books can be used to target:

  • Early communication skills: joint attention, pointing, making choices

  • Building vocabulary by identifying or labeling single words

  • Expanding from words to phrases (ex. “on” to “on the table”)

  • Answering simple “wh” questions (What, Where, Who)

  • Using pronouns (he/she) correctly.

  • Practice core words on AAC devices.

  • Building literacy skills

The books can be printed in color for repeated use or black and white to share with families.

They are designed to be used as a simple early book that can easily be shared with families (black line copies) or constructed as an interactive for repeated use and high engagement (laminated pieces with Velcro).

What you’ll receive:

A digital PDF download (16 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.

Questions or Concerns?

I’d love to hear from you. Email me: Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com


What is in the Barn?
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What is in the Barn?
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This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with a PDF file. No physical materials are mailed.

Practice using core AAC words (What, is, in, that) in an engaging literacy activity. The Core Words Interactive Book series can be used to help teach first words with the early intervention population. Or, with older students with complex communication needs.

Use the color pages as a one-on-one or group activity in speech therapy. The black and white pages makes a fantastic lesson that can be taken home for homework. Provide even more support with the additional sign language cards.

This instant PDF download includes: 

  • A six-page book in color and printer friendly black line.

  • AAC Core 40 words: What, Is, In, That

  • Sign language cards: What, Is, In, That, Cow, Horse, Sheep, Chicken, Pig

  • Directions for assembly.

These books can be used to target:

  • Early communication skills: joint attention, pointing, making choices

  • Building vocabulary by identifying or labeling single words

  • Expanding from words to phrases (ex. “on” to “on the table”)

  • Answering simple “wh” questions (What, Where, Who)

  • Using pronouns (he/she) correctly.

  • Practice core words on AAC devices.

  • Building literacy skills

The books can be printed in color for repeated use or black and white to share with families.

They are designed to be used as a simple early book that can easily be shared with families (black line copies) or constructed as an interactive for repeated use and high engagement (laminated pieces with Velcro).

What you’ll receive:

A digital PDF download (16 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.

Questions or Concerns?

I’d love to hear from you. Email me: Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com


What is in the Barn No Print
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What is in the Barn No Print
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This is a digital download. You receive an instant email with a PDF file. No physical materials are mailed.

Practice using core vocabulary in engaging literacy activities. The Core Words No Print series can be used with preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or older students with complex communication needs.

Details:

  • Interactive PDF

  • Works on smartphones, tablets, computers, and Smartboards

  • Three levels of difficulty

    • Level 1 - choice of 2 answers

    • Level 2 - choice of 4 answers

    • Level 3 - choice of 10 answers

This book can be used to target:

  • AAC core words: what, in, that

  • Fringe vocabulary: cow, horse, sheep, chicken, pig

  • Practice core words on AAC devices.

  • Building literacy skills

* Please note, there is no sound *

Recommendations for transferring and opening the PDF file to tablet or phone.

(I recommend the Books app on apple devices)

  • Airdrop (if you are using a Mac)

  • Logging and download directly from TPT using the iPad

  • Save to an online storage site (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), then open from your iPad

  • Email it to yourself and open on your iPad


Where is the Bird?
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Where is the Bird?
$3.00

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

Practice using core AAC words (where, is, in) in an engaging literacy activity. The Core Words Interactive Book series can be used to help teach first words to the early intervention population. Or, with older students with complex communication needs.

Use the color pages as a one-on-one or group activity in speech therapy. The black and white pages make a fantastic lesson that can be taken home for homework. Provide even more support with the additional sign language cards.

This instant PDF download includes: 

  • A six-page book in color and printer-friendly black line.

  • AAC Core 40 words: Where, Is, In

  • Sign language cards: Where, Is, In, Tree, Nest, Garden, Flowers, Water

  • Directions for assembly.

These books can be used to target:

  • Early communication skills: joint attention, pointing, making choices

  • Building vocabulary by identifying or labeling single words

  • Expanding from words to phrases (ex. “on” to “on the table”)

  • Answering simple “wh” questions (What, Where, Who)

  • Using pronouns (he/she) correctly.

  • Practice core words on AAC devices.

  • Building literacy skills

The books can be printed in color for repeated use or black and white to share with families.

They are designed to be used as a simple early book that can easily be shared with families (black line copies) or constructed as an interactive for repeated use and high engagement (laminated pieces with Velcro).

What you’ll receive:

A digital PDF download (16 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.

Questions or Concerns?

I’d love to hear from you. Email me: Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com


Bam (Exclamatory Word Book)
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Bam (Exclamatory Word Book)
$2.00

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

Bam Exclamatory Word Book is one of sixteen books in a series for early intervention speech therapy. This resource includes more than just an exclamatory word book; it supports families with a speech rubric, parent tips on how to use them at home, and AAC visual picture cards. This simple, repetitive book is perfect for early education providers, speech therapists, and parents of children with a speech delay. It can be used as a screen-free printable book or an engaging, no-prep digital e-book on computers, tablets, or phones.

What's Included:

Exclamatory word book - full page size (8.5” x 11”)

(16 printable pages, 8 color and 8 black & white)

  • cover

  • 6 full-size pages, 1 page per sheet

  • rubric

Exclamatory word book – half page size (8.5” x 5.5”)

(8 printable pages, 4 color and 4 black & white)

  • cover/rubric

  • 3 half-size pages, 2 pages per sheet

The rubric tracks progress for:

  • sits through the story

  • points to pictures

  • uses a sign or gesture for a word

  • imitates the word

  • says word spontaneously

A PDF with Extra Pages

  • Directions for assembly

  • Parent letter describing target communication skills:

    • attention

    • joint attention

    • listening

    • pointing

    • imitation

    • commenting

Images for Low Teck AAC in 5 sizes

  • Round 2", 4" for BIGMack switches

  • Square 1", 2", 4"

    • Communication books

    • Communication boards

    • Visual schedules

    • Choice boards

What you’ll receive:

A zip folder with digital PDF downloads. 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.

Questions or Concerns?

I’d love to hear from you. Email me: Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com


Brr (Exclamatory Word Book)
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Brr (Exclamatory Word Book)
$2.00

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

Brr Exclamatory Word Book is one of sixteen books in a series for early intervention speech therapy. This resource includes more than just an exclamatory word book; it supports families with a speech rubric, parent tips on how to use them at home, and AAC visual picture cards. This simple, repetitive book is perfect for early education providers, speech therapists, and parents of children with a speech delay. It can be used as a screen-free printable book or an engaging, no-prep digital e-book on computers, tablets, or phones.

What's Included:

Exclamatory word book - full page size (8.5” x 11”)

(16 printable pages, 8 color and 8 black & white)

  • cover

  • 6 full-size pages, 1 page per sheet

  • rubric

Exclamatory word book – half page size (8.5” x 5.5”)

(8 printable pages, 4 color and 4 black & white)

  • cover/rubric

  • 3 half-size pages, 2 pages per sheet

The rubric tracks progress for:

  • sits through the story

  • points to pictures

  • uses a sign or gesture for a word

  • imitates the word

  • says word spontaneously

A PDF with Extra Pages

  • Directions for assembly

  • Parent letter describing target communication skills:

    • attention

    • joint attention

    • listening

    • pointing

    • imitation

    • commenting

Images for Low Teck AAC in 5 sizes

  • Round 2", 4" for BIGMack switches

  • Square 1", 2", 4"

    • Communication books

    • Communication boards

    • Visual schedules

    • Choice boards

What you’ll receive:

A zip folder with digital PDF downloads. 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.

Questions or Concerns?

I’d love to hear from you. Email me: Lia@speechandlanguageathome.com