Feature • Function • Class Vocabulary Cards — Speech Therapy Describing Game

Build stronger describing, categorizing, and expressive language skills with this fun and simple Feature–Function–Class card set! Perfect for SLPs who need a grab-and-go activity for mixed groups, whole-group lessons, or individual therapy.

This resource includes item cards + feature, function, and class cards so students can practice describing objects, sorting, matching, and expanding vocabulary skills in a structured way.

Use them as matching cards, flashcards, a memory game, or a quick warm-up for any language session!

✨ What’s Included

✔ Feature cards
✔ Function cards
✔ Class/category cards
✔ Item picture cards
✔ Directions for use
✔ Activity ideas (matching, flashcards, Go Fish, describing race, sorting, etc.)
✔ Print-and-go preparation tips

🎯 Skill Areas Targeted

This resource supports:

• Describing skills
  
• Vocabulary expansion
  
• Categories & classifying
  
• Feature identification
  
• Function identification
  
• Associative thinking
  
• WH-question foundations
  
• Expressive language
  
• Organization of semantic knowledge
  

Perfect for students working on describing objects, building semantic connections, or strengthening overall language organization.

💡 How to Use in Therapy

• Matching: Students match an item to its feature, function, and class.
  
• Flashcards: Show an item and ask for its feature, function, or class.
  
• Reverse Describing: Show a feature/function card and have students name an item that fits.
  
• Sorting Mats: Students sort cards into feature/function/class piles.
  
• Games: Use as Go Fish, memory, or describing races.
  
• Mixed Groups: Use item-based tasks while incorporating articulation or syntax goals.
  

🖨️ Prep Is Simple

• Print on cardstock
  
• Laminate for durability
  
• Cut and store in a small bin or on binder rings
  

Ready to go in just a few minutes!

⭐ Perfect For

• Speech-language pathologists
  
• Special education teachers
  
• ESL/ELL support
  
• Centers & stations
  
• Small groups or whole-group lessons
  
• Teletherapy