• Shop
    • Speech Therapy
    • Clipart
    • Reviews
    • My Account
  • Free
  • Blog
  • Topics
    • Early Intervention & Preschool
    • Language
    • Social Language
    • Articulation & Phonology
    • Sensory Differences
    • Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Contact
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • 0 items

Allison Fors, Inc.

Speech Therapy Tools for SLPs and Educators

Why you should be Using Interactive Books in Speech Therapy (+ a freebie)

INTERATIVE BOOKS SPEECH THERAPY

What are interactive books?

“Interactive books” or “adaptive books” is a general term for a book that requires participation from the reader. They can differ quite a bit – in how the participation occurs, as well as how they are setup. The downloadable interactive books you will find in the special education world will most likely require lamination and the use of Velcro to move pieces onto various pages. (I exclusively use tack though – see why in the video at the end!)

SHOP ALL INTERACTIVE BOOKS

Why use interactive books?

These books are a favorite and staple! The interactive component of these books keep minds engaged and hands busy. Kids love to move the pieces and be in control of the activity – it feels more like a game than work! These books work especially well for those with limited attention spans.

Also, they are a perfect on-the-go therapy tool for you traveling SLPs or those of you who don’t have a massive room or storage closet (so pretty much all of us!) You can get a lot of language and can work on tons of skills from just a small, compact book!

Lastly, and probably my favorite aspect, you can target many goals! I can often use one book with the majority of my caseload and for my group therapy sessions. I’ve used interactive books not only for language intervention, but articulation, stuttering, and social skills therapy…or just as a motivator!

Speech Therapy Goals

Here are some of the main things I work on with these books:

  • Vocabulary
  • Answering WH questions
  • Following directions
  • Sentence formulation
  • Expanding language
  • Grammar (pronouns, verbs, prepositions)
  • Categorization and associations
  • Articulation
  • Attending to task and turn-taking
  • Matching
  • Social routines and sequences

I use these books as an alternative to social stories. Don’t get me wrong, I love social stories and have had good outcomes with them, but not all kids like them or will attend/learn from a written story. Instead, I use an interactive book to discuss routines and appropriate behaviors. For example, I use the interactive books below to teach step by step what can be expected when going to the dentist or doctor. We discuss what will happen first, next, last, and learn about the tools used.

SOCIAL STORIES INTERACTIVE BOOKS

Fun ideas to incorporate with interactive books!

  1. Sensory bins: Hide the interactive pieces in a sensory bin. Let the student find one at a time or all of them and then complete the book. This works well for students who need a change-up, sensory input, or to add even more engaging components to the task.
  2. Whiteboard marker: Since the book is laminated, use a dry erase marker to tie in more skills and engage in a different way, then simply wipe it off!
  3. Sticky tack: Try using tack instead of Velcro when assembling! This allows freedom of placement. Otherwise, you must put one side of the Velcro onto specific locations of the scenes.

Watch this video to see the ways I use this playhouse interactive book in therapy and why I use tack instead of Velcro:

View the latest themed interactive books!


Download a FREE farm themed interactive book + FREE interactive book sample pages!

How do you use interactive books in therapy?



Enjoy this post? Share it!
Follow my blog with Bloglovin

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.  All opinions are my own.

Share on PinterestShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Email
speech therapy interactive books

Related Posts

  • Tips and Tricks to Access Research for SLPsTips and Tricks to Access Research for SLPs
  • sensory bins speech therapyWhy You Should Be Using Sensory Bins in Speech Therapy (and a Freebie)
  • puppets in speech therapyUnique Ways to Use Puppets in Intervention
Why you should be Using Interactive Books in Speech Therapy (+ a freebie)

June 8, 2017 allisonfors 5 Comments Filed Under: Speech Resources, Therapy Ideas

How to Use Short Videos in Speech Therapy (+ videos!)
Help me Find my Voice: The Power of Manding

Comments

  1. Sue says

    April 12, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    I signed up for a freebie but did not receive it. I am having a difficult time reading your yellow print, perhaps ,try a darker color, Your products look great!

    Reply
    • allisonfors says

      April 13, 2019 at 2:12 am

      Be sure to check your promotions or spam folders for the welcome email which will contain the password! If you have further trouble, please email me at [email protected]

      Reply
  2. Elizabeth B. says

    June 23, 2021 at 12:04 am

    Would these be appropriate and helpful for children aged 18 months? My daughter is fairly capable of pointing to specific items on a page when asked.

    Reply
    • allisonfors says

      June 24, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      I would recommend using real toys to work on these skills! Really anything motivating for her – a dollhouse, toy farm, a ball.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth B. says

        June 26, 2021 at 2:57 pm

        That makes sense. Thank you!

        Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Hi, I'm Allison! A speech & language resource author who loves the creative process of making therapy materials and clipart, as well as connecting with educators world wide. Learn more about me here! Read More…

✨everything✨ 15 print-and-go resources for $2 ✨everything✨

15 print-and-go resources for $21 — that’s $46 savings through Feb 1!

This is for you if you...
✔️want to streamline your therapy planning.
✔️work with a diverse caseload.
✔️want to feel more prepared for sessions.
✔️want to save time with no prep materials.

🔗 allisonfors.com/print-and-go-bundle/

Comment below if you want me to message you the link!

#slpeeps #prekslp #slpgradstudent #slpsofinstagram #instaslp #slp2b #speechie #ashaigers
My go-to, can’t-live-without, best bang-for-your My go-to, can’t-live-without, best bang-for-your-buck toys with younger kids! 

What’s your go-to?👇🏻

All images available in my “Play Room” clipart set.

#educationaltoys #speechtherapy #preschoolteacher #playtolearn #playbasedlearning
WOAH. 15 all-new resources valued at $67 for just WOAH. 15 all-new resources valued at $67 for just $21 until February 1st!

✔️ No prep speech activities for your PreK-5th caseload.
✔️ Perfect for easy therapy planning and homework.
✔️ Available at a heavily discounted price.
 
Your time is valuable and limited, so all these resources are no prep, just print-and-go. No cutting, laminating, or assembling is necessary!

I am excited for you to be able to use these for streamlining therapy planning and sending them home for homework.

Most caseloads are diverse, so there are a wide variety of skills included.

I wanted to bring you fresh materials at a great price that you could download and use today >> allisonfors.com/print-and-go-bundle/

Comment below if you want me to message you the link!

#speechtherapy #elementaryslp #preschoolslp #speechtherapyideas #slpa #speechtherapist #speechpathology
Google is my best friend - but let’s save time a Google is my best friend - but let’s save time and streamline that process!

Have a quick reference system at your fingertips without googling.
➡️ bit.ly/SLPHandouts

The perfect parent handouts for speech and language development.
➡️ bit.ly/SLPAgeMilestones

Still haven’t downloaded the Free Speech Therapy Handouts?
➡️ bit.ly/FreeSLPHandouts

Both the free and paid versions are great for referencing a variety of speech and language milestones and skills, plus using as handouts for caregivers.

#speechdevelopment #speechtherapy #slpeeps #slpa #languagedevelopment #speechdelay
8 LANGUAGE SAMPLE TIPS💡 Save this post and ta 8 LANGUAGE SAMPLE TIPS💡 

Save this post and tag a friend! Do you have other tricks for collecting language samples? 

Language samples often consists of at least 50-100 utterances. They are a great tool to assess and gather data on: utterance length, vocabulary, syntax, semantics, morphology, pragmatics, narrative skills, and comprehension.

Read more: allisonfors.com/language-samples/

Download the checklist: bit.ly/freelanguagesample
What is a delay versus a disorder? This is a commo What is a delay versus a disorder? This is a common question!

Save this post and try a friend!

#speechdelay #languagedelay #speechdisorder #speechdelay

Copyright © 2023 · Allison Fors, Inc. · Hello You Designs

My Account
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy