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Toys and games for language development from an SLP
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Some toys/games to support language development at home for kids of all ages! Compiled by a pediatric speech language pathologist This list contains affiliate links- I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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Toddlers
 
School Aged (5-11)
 
Older kids/ teens

Toddlers

Some toys and games that have lots of opportunities for language for toddlers and preschoolers!
 
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The #1 toy for language development is BOOKS. READ READ READ to your kids!!!
PICTURE BOOKS!!!
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Puzzles are great language opportunities
Wooden Shapes & Animals Puzzles - 2pc - Gigglescape™: Educational Toddler Puzzle Set, Fine Motor Skills, Ages 2+
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Yes really! This is a great toy for language development
Potato Head Mr. Potato Head Toy with 13 Pieces, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+
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Farm animals/ farm sets are sooo versatile for language
Learning Resources Peekaboo Learning Farm
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Play food/ kitchens are also always great language opportunities!
Melissa & Doug Cutting Fruit Set - Wooden Play Food Kitchen Accessory
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Bubbles are always a fan favorite. Great for requesting and sharing in social interactions
Bubbles
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Play food is always a hit
Melissa & Doug Slice & Stack Wooden Sandwich Counter with Deli Slicer Pretend Play Food - 56pc
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We love some farm animal sets!!
Melissa & Doug Take-Along Wooden Sorting Barn Learning Toy with Flip-Up Roof, Handle, Farm Play Pieces
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Kids looooooove this one
Critter Clinic
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School Aged (5-11)

Some ideas for language rich games and toys for school aged (5-10 years old)
 
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Amazing for practicing describing and questions
Hedbanz 2nd Edition Picture Guessing Board Game
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Always a hit with my elementary students
Goliath Pop The Pig & Greedy Granny Card Game
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So many opportunities for language in a shared activity
Play-Doh
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Another fan favorite
TOMY The Classic Pop Up Pirate Game, Fun Game For Kids and Family Game Night
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PERFECT for answering and askingquestions
Guess Who 2.0 Game
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Older kids/ teens

Some game that my middle and high school students have loved that support language development!
 
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Great for categories, word finding and vocabulary with older kids!
Scattergories Card Game, Fast-Paced, 2+ Players, Ages 8+
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Great for similarities, categories and verbal reasoning for older kids
Outset Media Pickles to Penguins!
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Word finding and categories!
Tapple Game
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Categories, vocabulary, word finding and social communication/ perspective taking
Blank Slate Board Game
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Social communication and perspective taking
What Do You Meme? Family Edition Game
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