Summer Associations for Speech Therapy | Ice Cream Theme

by Danielle B

Price: 275 points or $2.75 USD

Subjects: ela,specialed,holiday

Grades: 0

Description: Make speech therapy sessions feel like summer with this ice cream-themed associations activity! Students practice word pairs, word relationships, and critical thinking skills using engaging visuals that boost both language and articulation in mixed groups. Perfect for ESY, seasonal units, or anytime you want high buy-in—because who doesn’t love ice cream? This resource helps students explain how items go together (e.g., “pig and mud go together because pigs roll in mud”) while increasing vocabulary, reasoning, and expressive language. ✅ What’s Included Multiple worksheet pages targeting associations Summer and ice-cream-inspired graphics for motivation Ideal for articulation + language groups ✅ Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I use this with mixed therapy groups? Yes! The activity works for both articulation and language goals, making it easy to target multiple skills in the same session. Q: Is this resource appropriate for ESY or summer school? Absolutely—it's designed with ESY in mind and provides a fun seasonal theme without sacrificing skill-based practice. Bring summer into your sessions and watch participation—and progress—skyrocket! Perfect for SLPs who want low-prep, high-engagement, and functional language practice all in one.