Incorporating play into therapy sessions can significantly boost engagement, making speech therapy more memorable. Not to mention, it provides countless opportunities to generalize language skills into everyday life.
It’s easy to see why games are such a favorite among students to practice speech sounds. Whether your speech therapy sessions are virtual, in-person, or hybrid, here are some fantastic ideas to keep the fun alive—all at no cost to you!
Check out this list of FREE articulation games for speech therapy below!
It’s full of online resources, printable articulation cards and material-free games for articulation therapy.
Free Online Speech Therapy Games
Interactive online games can be a game-changer for a student’s articulation skills. Here are some favorite online resources that make practicing speech sounds both effective and enjoyable:
ABCya’s “Alphabet BINGO”: This game helps younger students practice their letter sounds in a fun and engaging way.
Articulation Station App (Lite Version): This free version offers several sound options and interactive games that keep students engaged. Just download it from the app store to the device that you want!
Language Playroom: This site offers 20 free online games focused on articulation, and they’re continually expanding their collection to include fluency, language, and social communication activities.
Phoneme Pop: An online game where children can pop bubbles that contain words with their target sounds.
Boom Cards: You can find a variety of free Boom Card decks for different articulation sounds on Teachers Pay Teachers and Boom Learning.
(I also have many cheap Boom Cards available HERE for articulation practice!)
Printable Games for Articulation Practice
For those who prefer hands-on activities, printable games are also a fantastic option. They can be used in therapy sessions or sent home for extra practice:
Whack-a Sound /S/ Self-Checking Articulation Freebie: This game is perfect for preschool through 2nd grade to help kids identify in which position they hear the target sound (initial, medial or final).
Articulation Worksheets from Super Duper Publications: They offer a small range of free printable worksheets for different printable activities for therapy.
Hot Chocolate Articulation Board Game: This one is perfect for the winter months! You can use it in many different ways. A favorite is to prepare flashcards with the target words. If they can say the word, they roll a dice and move that many spaces on the board.
100 Trial Challenges: These sheets by Peachie Speechie cover themes and holidays, making it easy to tie into your speech therapy sessions and get student’s trials in.
Color & Play Ocean Articulation Bingo: Print out these bingo cards with target words and use them in a group setting or one-on-one practice.
Free Articulation Games for the Car (No Materials Needed!)
Practicing articulation doesn’t have to be limited to the therapy room. Here are some fun, no-materials-needed games that can be played in the car:
I Spy: Modify this classic game to focus on finding objects that start with a specific target sound.
20 Questions: Use this game to encourage children to ask questions and use descriptive language, targeting their articulation goals.
Rhyme Time: Take turns saying words that rhyme with a target word, focusing on the correct articulation of each word.
The Alphabet Game: Go through the alphabet and have the child say a word that starts with each letter, focusing on articulation targets.
Want More Articulation Ideas for Young Kids in Speech Therapy?
Check out more articulation ideas below!
Articulation Roads (for your little vehicle lovers!)
Color and Play Articulation Bingo
By incorporating these fun and free games into your speech therapy sessions, you can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that helps students practice their speech sounds effectively.
Happy playing!
