Fantasy and Fairy Tale Themed Speech Therapy Activities

I enjoy using themes in my speech sessions because it helps streamline therapy planning. A fairy tale and fantasy theme is a big hit and great because of all the speech-language concepts you can target!

Fantasy and Fairy Tale Themed Speech-Language Targets

1. Construction vocabulary – Identify and name different construction vehicles, equipment, and projects. Discuss various actions and adjectives associated with them. Compare and contrast with tables or Venn diagrams to help build vocabulary. Expand construction-related vocabulary with terms like “blueprint,” “foundation,” and “scaffolding.”
2. Descriptive language – Practice describing fantasy characters and objects with sensory words: shiny crown, tall tower, roaring dragon, glittering wand. Encourage children to add multiple attributes (size, color, texture, function).
3. Prepositions – Use fantasy props or pictures to practice spatial concepts: The dragon is under the bridge. The fairy is flying above the castle. The knight is next to the horse.
4. Wh-questions – Answer themed questions: Who is guarding the treasure? What does the wizard carry? Where does the giant sleep? When does the magic wear off? Why does the troll live under the bridge?
5. Following Directions – Give multi-step fantasy directions: First, put the knight in the castle, then hide the treasure in the cave, and finally, place the dragon on top of the tower.
6. Sequencing – Sequence events in fairy tales (e.g., Jack plants the beans → the beanstalk grows → Jack climbs → Jack meets the giant). Retell familiar stories using beginning, middle, and end.
7. Categorization – Sort fantasy items into categories such as good vs. evil characters, magical vs. ordinary items, animals vs. people, places vs. objects.
8. Storytelling – Create new fairy tale adventures together: A knight finds a magic map…. Encourage children to generate details, add dialogue, and use temporal words (first, then, next, finally). Retell classic tales with their own twists. A create-a-story card set is linked at the end of this post!
9. Articulation practice – Practice target sounds in themed words: /k/: castle, cloak, crown; /s/: sword, princess, sorcerer; /r/: dragon, treasure, fairy. Use toys, books, or story prompts for practice.
10. Conversation skills – Use prompts like Would you rather ride a dragon or a unicorn? or Who is your favorite fairy tale character and why? to build turn-taking, asking follow-up questions, and maintaining topics.

Fantasy Themed Wh Questions

Fantasy and Fairy Tale Themed Books

Here is a list of fan-favorite construction-themed books to incorporate into your speech therapy sessions:

1. There’s a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher
   An interactive story where kids “poke, blow, and pat” the dragon to keep him under control. Ages 3–6.
2. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson
   A friendly witch picks up animal friends on her broomstick until it breaks—teamwork saves the day. Ages 3–7.
3. The Troll by Julia Donaldson
   The troll is tired of living under the bridge and waiting for goats to cross, so he sets off to find tasty food elsewhere. Meanwhile, some pirates are searching for treasure. Eventually, their paths hilariously cross, blending two familiar story types—fairy tale and pirate adventure—into one fun read-aloud. Ages 3-7.
4. Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin
   Dragons love tacos, but spicy salsa leads to hilarious chaos. Ages 3-7.
5. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
   Max sails to an island of “wild things” where he becomes king, but eventually longs to return home. A classic about imagination, emotions, and belonging. Ages 3–7.
6. There’s No Such Thing As…Unicorns by Lucy Rowland and Katy Halford
   A playful search-and-find unicorn adventure with rhymes and whimsy. Ages 4-6.
7. How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace
   Children set clever traps to try and catch a mermaid. Rhyming text and whimsical illustrations make this a fun, imaginative adventure. Ages 4–8.
8. Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs by Mo Willems
   A humorous parody with dinosaurs plotting to catch Goldilocks. Ages 4–8.
9. Ninja Red Riding Hood by Corey Rosen Schwartz
   Red Riding Hood trains in martial arts and outsmarts the wolf. Ages 4–8.
10. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
    A princess rescues herself from a dragon and proves her independence. Ages 4–7.
11. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
    The wolf tells his side of the story in this witty fractured fairy tale. Ages 5–9.
12. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
    An African tale similar to Cinderella, highlighting kindness and integrity. Ages 5–9.

Fantasy and Fairy Tale Themed Activity Ideas

Sequencing Nursery Rhymes and Fairy Tales – Sequencing 3-4 step nursery rhymes and fairy tales! This activity introduces sequencing in short stories and includes six nursery rhymes and fairy tales to sequence.

Fantasy Language Scene – Use this busy picture scene for fairy tale and fantasy themed speech therapy – target many language goals with this no prep activity. Includes wh questions, pre-made 1-3 step directions, conversation prompts, verbs, prepositions, basic concepts, categories, and more!

Fairy Tale Themed Apps

1. GivingTales – Features illustrated versions of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless stories, narrated by famous British actors like Roger Moore and Stephen Fry. Ages 4+ FREE.
2. FairyTalez – Offers a rich library of classic fairy tales (like Snow White, Puss in Boots, Peter Pan, Wizard of Oz) with ad-free reading or listening experiences. Includes stories from various cultures—dragons, mermaids, princesses, bedtime tales. Ages 4+ FREE.

Fantasy Themed Toy

Fairytale Mix Ups Create A Story Cards

Create your own story using these cards featuring fairy tale characters, locations, and objects. Arrange them in any way to create to build stories, retell, answer wh questions, and more.

Do you have any fairy tale or fantasy themed activities you use in speech therapy? Comment below!

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