The Language Lighthouse
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Hi! I’m Maria, a school-based speech-language pathologist with six years of experience working with students from preschool through 6th grade. I love helping kids improve their articulation, basic grammar skills, vocabulary, and listening comprehension. My students are my inspiration, and the materials I create are designed to be practical, engaging, and easy to utilize in group sessions to support turn-taking and maximize what can be accomplished in the allotted therapy time. I’m passionate about giving teachers and SLPs tools that make learning language fun and effective!
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Valentine's Day Comprehension
Valentine’s Day Reading Passages & WH-Questions Looking for engaging Valentine’s Day reading activities that build comprehension skills? This print-and-go reading packet includes 7 Valentine-themed fiction passages with WH-questions to support early readers and language learners. Each passage is paired with who, what, where, when, and why questions to help students practice understanding key details, retelling events, and answering in complete sentences. Perfect for classrooms, speech-language
1st - 4th
Reading Strategies, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.1.1
, RI.1.2
, RI.1.4
+11
Auditory Memory - Following Classroom Directions
This activity helps students practice listening to realistic classroom directions and remembering key details. It is great for turn-taking during group sessions. I love to incorporate a game as well to keep students engaged. I use this with my speech students who are in integrated co-taught classrooms, that struggle with listening comprehension, following directions, and auditory memory. Read each scenario to the student. Then, ask the question. Work on listening for key words, writing down mo
3rd - 6th
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.4.1
, SL.4.1a
, SL.4.1d
+3
Valentine's Day 4-Step Sequencing
Valentine’s Day 4-Picture Sequencing Worksheets (7 Activities) Make Valentine’s Day learning fun and meaningful with this Valentine’s Day 4-Picture Sequencing Packet! This engaging resource helps students practice sequencing, story retell, and sentence formulation using adorable, kid-friendly illustrations. Each worksheet features four clear pictures paired with First, Next, Then, Last sentence starters, making it perfect for early elementary learners and speech-language therapy sessions. Inclu
PreK - 3rd
Grammar, Speaking & Listening, Writing
CCSS
W.1.3
, W.2.3
, L.1.1b
+13
Winter Olympics Leveled Reading Passages (3 Levels)
Bring the excitement of the Winter Olympics into your classroom or therapy room with this engaging set of 3 leveled reading passages! Each passage increases in length and complexity, making it easy to differentiate instruction while targeting essential language and comprehension skills. This resource is designed to support students across a wide range of abilities and works beautifully for whole group instruction, small groups, intervention, or independent practice. What’s Included: 3 level
2nd - 7th
Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.3.1
+55
Auditory Memory – Classroom Directions with Qualitative & Quantitative Concepts
This activity helps students practice listening to realistic classroom directions with qualitative and quantitative concepts and remembering key details. It is great for turn-taking during group sessions. I love to incorporate a game as well to keep students engaged. I use this with my speech students who are in integrated co-taught classrooms, that struggle with listening comprehension, following directions, and auditory memory. Read each scenario to the student. Then, ask the question. Work on
1st - 6th
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.6
, CCRA.L.1
+2
Describing & Comparing Objects by Attributes
Describing & Comparing Objects by Attributes Grades 1–3 | Semantic Language ActivitiesThis packet is designed to help students describe, identify, and compare objects using attributes through engaging, structured language activities. The activities progress from simple naming tasks to higher-level comparison and sentence formulation, making this resource ideal for speech therapy, small groups, language intervention, and classroom support. What’s Included: This packet includes 3 language activ
1st - 3rd
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary, Writing
CCSS
L.1.5a
, L.1.5b
, L.2.3
+5
Auditory Memory - Following Classroom Directions with Temporal Concepts
This activity helps students practice listening to realistic classroom directions with temporal (time) concepts and remembering key details. It is great for turn-taking during group sessions. I love to incorporate a game as well to keep students engaged. I use this with my speech students who are in integrated co-taught classrooms, that struggle with listening comprehension, following directions, and auditory memory. Read each scenario to the student. Then, ask the question. Work on listening fo
2nd - 6th
Other (ELA), Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.5.1
, SL.5.1a
, CCRA.SL.1
+2
Name the Category BUNDLE | Concrete & Abstract Categorization Worksheets
This money-saving bundle includes both Concrete Category Naming and Abstract Category Naming worksheets for a complete categorization skill progression. Start with familiar, concrete categories and build toward abstract, functional categories to support students at multiple language levels. What’s Included ✔ Concrete category naming worksheets ✔ Abstract category naming worksheets ✔ Clear skill progression ✔ No-prep, print-and-go activities Skills Targeted Categorization Vocabulary Semantic
PreK - 5th
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.K.4a
, L.K.5a
, L.K.6
+11
Word Classes & Relationships – Find the Connection! (4 Levels)
Build students’ semantic reasoning, expressive vocabulary, and descriptive language skills with this differentiated resource designed for speech therapy, intervention, and both lower to upper-elementary classrooms. Students practice identifying how words (and pictures) are related and explaining their thinking across four scaffolded levels, moving from visual supports to abstract, Tier 2 vocabulary. WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO: Students are given sets of words (and pictures at lower levels) and m
K - 7th
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.K.5
, L.1.5
, L.1.5a
+6
Name the Category – Concrete Categories | Categorization & Vocabulary Worksheets
Help students build foundational categorization and vocabulary skills with these 7 pages of concrete category naming questions (27 questions total). Students label familiar objects, identify the category they belong to (e.g., fruit, animals, shapes), and then generate one additional item in the same category. This structured format supports early semantic development and expressive language growth. These worksheets also feature black and white pictures for students to color. Skills Targeted C
PreK - 2nd
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.K.4
, L.K.5a
, L.1.5a
+3
St. Patrick’s Day Articulation Worksheets – 36 No-Prep Pages
Make articulation practice festive and fun with this St. Patrick’s Day-themed articulation resource! This set includes 36 no-prep worksheets targeting 11 speech sounds in the initial, medial, and final positions of words. Perfect for speech therapy sessions in March, these engaging worksheets help students practice target sounds while staying motivated with seasonal visuals. What’s Included: 36 print-and-go worksheets Targets 11 speech sounds Practice in initial, medial, and final word pos
PreK - 6th
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening
Winter Comprehension Fiction Packet
❄ Winter Themed Comprehension Passages ❄ Reading Passages + WH-Questions | Grades 2–5 Make winter learning engaging and meaningful with this Winter Themed Comprehension Fiction Passages bundle! This resource includes 7 original winter stories paired with WH-questions to support reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary development, sequencing, story retell, and grammar skills. Each passage features student-friendly text, high-interest winter themes, and clear comprehension questions that a
2nd - 5th
Reading Strategies, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.2.4
+19
Name the Abstract Category | Higher-Level Categorization & Semantic Reasoning
Target higher-level language and critical thinking with these abstract category naming worksheets. Students label items and identify the abstract or functional category they belong to, such as: Things that are round Things that spin Things that you read Things used for cuttingStudents then generate an additional item that fits the category, strengthening semantic flexibility and reasoning. Skills Targeted Abstract categorization Semantic relationships Attributes & functions Critical thinking E
2nd - 5th
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.2.5
, L.3.3
, L.3.5
+4
Parking Lot Following Directions
Work on following directions with spatial concepts using this parking lot! Print and laminate, then pull out your favorite toy cars (hot wheels size) and give various directions. "Park the car next to the yellow car" or, "park the car in between the red and white car."
PreK - 1st
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.K.4
, CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.6
Semantic Relationships - Comparative Relationships
This worksheet practices comparing objects, quantities, and sizes. Why it matters: Comparative reasoning is essential for math, science, reading comprehension, and everyday decision making! Look for this item in the semantic relationships mega packet to work on other types of semantic relationships, like spatial, temporal, and passive! 15 questions total. Choose two correct choices to answer each question.
4th - 7th
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.5.1
, SL.5.4
, SL.5.6
+2
Connect the Pictures: Picture-Based Word Classes
Picture-Based Word Classes & Relationships Help students build early word association, descriptive language, and verbal reasoning skills with this picture-based Word Classes activity designed for speech therapy, language intervention, and early elementary learners. Students look at four pictures and determine which two pictures go together best, then explain why... supporting foundational semantic reasoning skills WHAT STUDENTS WILL DO Look at a set of four pictures Choose the two picture
K - 3rd
Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
L.K.5c
, L.1.5b
, L.1.5c
+2
Semantic Relationships - Temporal Relationships
This worksheet works on understanding time-based relationships (before/after, past/future, duration). Why it matters: Temporal language is critical for following directions, understanding narratives, and completing academic routines. Look for this item in the semantic relationships mega packet to work on other types of semantic relationships, like spatial, comparative, and passive! 15 questions total. Choose two correct choices to answer each question.
4th - 7th
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
SL.6.6
, CCRA.SL.1
, CCRA.SL.6
+2
Valentine’s Day Articulation Worksheets | 11 Sounds | All Word Positions, Blends
This Valentine’s Day articulation packet includes 36 no-prep worksheets targeting 11 speech sounds in all word positions, plus /r/, /l/, and /s/ blends. Perfect for print-and-go speech therapy sessions during February! Each page features 13 student-friendly target words paired with simple images that students can color, helping to increase engagement while keeping printing ink-friendly. What’s Included: ✔ 36 articulation worksheets ✔ 11 target sounds (f, v, k, g, s, l, sh, ch, J, r, th, &
PreK - 4th
Not Subject Specific, Speaking & Listening
Winter Olympics Reading Passages (Grades 2–4)
This engaging Winter Olympics reading resource is designed for grades 2–4 and targets comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression using a high-interest, seasonal topic students love. The passages are written with developmentally appropriate language, making them ideal for supporting early readers while still building essential literacy skills. This resource works well for whole-group instruction, small groups, intervention, or independent practice. What’s Included 2 leveled Winter Ol
2nd - 4th
Reading, Speaking & Listening, Vocabulary
CCSS
RI.2.1
, RI.2.2
, RI.3.1
+17
Articulation /l/ in Short Sentences
Articulation in Short Sentences Targeting /l/ Initial, Medial, and Final Looking for an effective way to get lots of articulation trials at the sentence level? This no-prep speech therapy resource targets the /l/ sound in initial, medial, and final positions using short, predictable sentences paired with clear picture choices. Students practice producing /l/ in meaningful contexts while selecting from multiple picture options, making it easy to increase repetitions without drill-and-kill. ⭐ Why
PreK - 4th
Speaking & Listening
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Hi! I’m Maria, a school-based speech-language pathologist with six years of experience working with students from preschool through 6th grade. I love helping kids improve their articulation, basic grammar skills, vocabulary, and listening comprehension. My students are my inspiration, and the materials I create are designed to be practical, engaging, and easy to utilize in group sessions to support turn-taking and maximize what can be accomplished in the allotted therapy time. I’m passionate about giving teachers and SLPs tools that make learning language fun and effective!
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