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First 100 Words Board Book

• Why we recommend it: Clear, simple pictures make it easy for little ones to label and point.

• Targets: First words, pointing, joint attention, early categories.

• https://amzn.to/3LwQYvl

Dear Zoo (Lift‑the‑Flap Book)

• Why we recommend it: Predictable language and flaps keep toddlers engaged and participating.

• Targets: Imitation, animal sounds, requesting (“open”), turn‑taking.

• https://amzn.to/3LSaEd4

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

• Why we recommend it: Repetition helps children anticipate and join in with phrases.

• Targets: Colors, sequencing, early phrases, participation.

• https://amzn.to/4qYWiqi

Gazillion Bubbles Solution + Wand

• Why we recommend it: Reliable bubbles that make routines fun and interactive.

• Targets: Requests (“more,” “open,” “help”), eye contact, turn‑taking, p/b/m sounds.

• https://amzn.to/4pPszPJ

Fubbles No‑Spill Bubble Tumbler

• Why we recommend it: Toddlers can hold it independently without spills.

• Targets: Independence, joint engagement, early requesting.

• https://amzn.to/4r3SRyO

Playskool Pop‑Up Pals

• Why we recommend it: A classic EI toy that builds anticipation and participation.

• Targets: Cause‑and‑effect, motor planning, joint attention, early problem‑solving.

• https://amzn.to/49YQCa6

Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set 

• Why we recommend it: Visual feedback helps kids see how lips, teeth, and tongue move for sounds like /p/, /b/, /m/, /f/, and /v/. 

• Targets: Sound placement, self-awareness, bilabials and fricatives. 

• https://amzn.to/4rigPXD

Tiny Talk Articulation Cards (Super Duper) 

• Why we recommend it: Real photos and multiple decks make it easy to practice /t/, /d/, /k/, /g/, /s/, /sh/, /ch/, and /j/ with high repetition. 

• Targets: Speech sound production, drill practice, carryover. 

• https://amzn.to/49Xnzns

Articulation Workbook by Angeline Gormley 

• Why we recommend it: Structured, printable pages for all major sounds — great for home programs and independent practice. 

• Targets: Sound isolation, syllables, words, phrases. 

• https://amzn.to/3OosANh

Dice Poppers (Speech Therapy Edition) 

• Why we recommend it: Kids love popping dice while practicing sounds — perfect for getting 10+ trials per turn. 

• Targets: High-frequency articulation trials, motivation, /s/, /r/, /l/. 

• https://amzn.to/3MnetHy

Jenga‑Style Wooden Stacking Game

• Why we recommend it: Write target words/sounds on blocks or assign each color a sound. Great for mixed groups and older kids.

• Targets: /r/, /s/, /l/, blends, multisyllabic words, carryover.

• https://amzn.to/4qYyDqf

Visual Timer (Time Timer MOD)  

• Why we recommend it: Helps kids pace their speech and practice slow, relaxed rate without feeling rushed.

• Targets: Rate control, pacing, reducing tension.

• https://amzn.to/49Z8TnR

Breathing Ball (Hoberman Sphere)  

• Why we recommend it: Perfect for teaching diaphragmatic breathing and pairing calm breaths with gentle speech starts.

• Targets: Breath support, easy onset, reducing physical tension.

• https://amzn.to/3NPMwbX

Whisper Phone (Solo or Duo)  

• Why we recommend it: Gives kids instant auditory feedback so they can hear their smooth vs. bumpy speech more clearly.

• Targets: Self‑monitoring, gentle voice, slow rate.

• https://amzn.to/4klXa6i

Stretchy Resistance Band (TheraBand Light)  

• Why we recommend it: Great for pairing “stretchy speech” with a physical cue — helps kids internalize smooth, continuous airflow.

• Targets: Continuous phonation, smooth transitions, reducing tension.

• https://amzn.to/3ZPEv9l