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Guessing Games Section
In this section, you’ll find a collection of engaging guessing games—like Guess the Fruit, Guess the Animal, Guess the Veggie... —designed to support language development, critical thinking, and social interaction. These games can be easily integrated into therapeutic sessions or classroom activities, making them perfect for speech-language pathologists, educators, or parents. Each game encourages players to ask strategic yes-or-no questions based on visual or descriptive clues to identify the hidden item, turning learning into fun, meaningful play.
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Guess the Fruit! is a vibrant, interactive game that transforms fruit identification into a thrilling challenge for players of all ages, using either photos or beautifully designed flashcards. In this dynamic game, one player selects a fruit—either by snapping a clear photo or drawing a card from the provided PDF flashcard set, available for download—and the guesser asks strategic yes-or-no questions about color, shape, taste, or texture to uncover its identity, from everyday apples and strawberries to exotic dragon fruit and lychees. Players are encouraged to download the PDF flashcard set, print, and laminate the cards for durable, reusable fun, ensuring hours of engaging play.
Tailored for both kids with simple questions and adults with trickier ones, Guess the Fruit! sparks curiosity, laughter, and critical thinking, making it perfect for family game nights, classrooms, or therapy sessions.
- In educational settings, the game enriches lessons on nutrition, descriptive language, and deductive reasoning, as students collaborate to guess fruits and expand their vocabulary using the laminated flashcards as visual aids.
- For speech therapy, it empowers children to strengthen expressive and receptive language skills by formulating questions and processing answers, fostering confident communication in a playful context.
- For adults with aphasia, the game, supported by the clear imagery of flashcards or photos, provides a structured yet adaptable framework to practice word retrieval, sentence construction, and comprehension, stimulating verbal expression and memory at varying ability levels.
Whether using a smartphone, iPad, camera, computer, laptop, or the durable, laminated flashcard set, Guess the Fruit! invites players to dive into a colorful world of fruits, sharpening minds and creating joyful connections with every guess.
Fruits
- Apple
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Banana
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cantaloupe
- Cherry
- Coconut
- Dragon fruit
- Durian
- Grape
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Lime
- Mango
- Mandarin orange
- Orange
- Passionfruit
- Peach
- Pear
- Persimmon
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Pomelo
- Plum
- Raspberry
- Starfruit (Carambola)
- Strawberry
- Watermelon
Approach
- Kids’ Question Set: Questions could be simple, focusing on easily observable traits like color, size, weight, skin texture (e.g., smooth, spiky, fuzzy), taste, and whether the skin is edible.
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Adults’ Question Set: Questions could be more detailed, including botanical classifications (e.g., citrus, berry, drupe), aroma, seasonal availability, specific culinary uses (e.g., juiced, dried), and nuanced skin characteristics (e.g., husk, rind). This suits advanced players or therapy settings.
Children's Question Set – Examples
- Is it red / pink? - This question helps identify fruits like apple, cherry, raspberry, strawberry, and pomegranate, which commonly have red or pink skins or flesh.
- Is it yellow / orange? - This helps distinguish fruits such as banana, mango, lemon, orange, apricot, and pineapple based on their bright, warm-colored skins.
- Is it green? - Use this question to narrow down options like kiwi, lime, green grapes, avocado, and guava.
- Is it blue / purple? - This helps identify fruits like blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, and plums.
- Is it brown / beige? - Fruits like coconut, kiwi, and durian have brown or beige outer appearances.
- Is it round? - Many fruits such as apple, orange, grape, cherry, and blueberry are round in shape.
- Is it long / curved? - This shape is characteristic of bananas.
- Is it small? - Fruits like grapes, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, and blackberries are typically small in size.
- Is it bigger than your hand? - Use this to identify large fruits like watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, and coconut.
- Is it heavy? - Heavy fruits often include watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and durian.
- Is the skin spiky / prickly? - This feature helps you spot fruits like pineapple, durian, and dragon fruit.
- Is the skin smooth? - Fruits such as apple, grape, cherry, and orange usually have smooth skin.
- Is the skin thick and hard to peel? - Oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and cantaloupes have tough outer skins.
- Is the skin fuzzy? - Kiwi, peach, and apricot have a soft, fuzzy surface.
- Is the skin a hard shell / husk? - Coconuts are a clear example of this trait.
- Do you eat the skin? - Fruits like apples, grapes, and blueberries are commonly eaten with their skin on.
- Is it sweet? - Fruits such as mango, banana, and peach are known for their sweet taste, unlike lemon or lime.
- Is it sour? - Lemon, lime, starfruit, and passionfruit have a noticeable tartness.
- Does it have a big pit? - Fruits like peach, apricot, mango, and cherry contain large pits.
- Does it have many small seeds? - Examples include kiwi, pomegranate, strawberry, and dragon fruit.
- Is it juicy? - Juiciness is a key trait of fruits like orange, watermelon, and cantaloupe.
- Does it grow on a tree? - Apple, pear, mango, and orange all grow on trees.
- Does it grow on a vine? - Grapes, watermelon, and passionfruit are vine-grown.
- Does it have stripes? - Watermelons often have striped patterns on their rind.
- Does it smell strong? - Durian, guava, and pineapple have a noticeable aroma.
- Is it soft to touch? - Peach, raspberry, and apricot have soft textures when ripe.
- Is the taste very strong? - Fruits like durian, lemon, and passionfruit have intense flavors.
- Is it creamy inside? - Avocado and banana are known for their smooth, creamy texture.
Adults' Question Set – Examples
- Is it a citrus fruit?
- Is it tropical?
- Is it red / pink on the outside?
- Is it yellow / orange on the outside?
- Is it green on the outside?
- Is it blue / purple on the outside?
- Is it brown / beige on the outside?
- Is the skin spiky / scaly?
- Is the skin smooth / shiny?
- Is the skin edible?
- Is the skin fuzzy / velvety?
- Is the skin a hard husk?
- Is the skin thin?
- Is it heavy?
- Is it larger than a fist?
- Is it round?
- Is it elongated / curved?
- Is it sweet?
- Is it tart?
- Is it sour?
- Is it a drupe?
- Is it a berry botanically?
- Does it have a single pit / stone?
- Does it have many small seeds?
- Is it juicy?
- Does it grow on a tree?
- Does it grow on a vine?
- Does it have stripes / speckles?
- Does it have a strong aroma?
- Is it typically a summer fruit?
- Is it often juiced?
- Is it commonly used in desserts?
- Is the flesh creamy / soft...?
- Is it often eaten dried?
Fruit Identification Examples:
Watermelon — Questions and Answers:
- Is it big? — Yes
- Is it heavy? — Yes
- Is it green outside? — Yes
- Does it have stripes? — Yes
- Is it red inside? — Yes
- Is the skin inedible? — Yes
- Is it juicy? — Yes
- Does it have many black seeds? — Yes
- Is it sweet? — Yes
- Is it watermelon? — Yes
Lemon — Questions and Answers:
- Is it big? — No
- Is it heavy? — No
- Does it grow on a tree? — Yes
- Is it red? — No
- Is it yellow? — Yes
- Is it an apple? — No
- Is the skin edible? — No
- Is it juicy? — Yes
- Is it sweet? — No
- Is it sour? — Yes
- Is it lemon? — Yes
Strawberry — Questions and Answers:
- Does it grow on a tree? — No
- Is it big? — No
- Is it green? — No
- Is it red? — Yes
- Is it sweet? — Yes
- Is it soft to touch or bite? — Yes
- Can you eat the skin? — Yes
- Is it used in desserts like cake or ice cream? — Yes
- Is it shaped like a heart? — Yes
- Is it a strawberry? — Yes
Download the PDFs here:
Guess the Fruit! - Solo Play --- Tap the picture to start playing!
Overview:
This variant of "Guess the Fruit!" is designed for solo play when you want a relaxing, brain-teasing escape. Perfect for unwinding alone, this web-based game challenges you to identify fruits through descriptive text clues, with optional audio and visual feedback. With two modes—Children (18 common fruits) and Adult (31 fruits, including exotic ones)—it’s ideal for players of all ages seeking a calm, educational experience at their own pace.
How to Play Solo:
- Launch the Game:
- Open in a browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari recommended).
- Choose your mode:
- Children Mode: Simple clues for familiar fruits like Apple and Banana, great for beginners or younger players.
- Adult Mode: Detailed clues for a wider range, including Dragon Fruit and Durian, for a deeper challenge.
- Guess the Fruit:
- A text clue appears (e.g., "It is a long, curved fruit.") alongside a blank square.
- Type your guess in the input box and click "Submit Guess."
- Correct guesses reveal the fruit’s image and a "Correct!" message. Incorrect guesses prompt you to try again.
- Click "Next Clue" for up to 10 hints per fruit. If clues run out, a 5-second timer asks for the fruit’s name.
- Move to the next fruit with "Next Fruit" or restart with "Start Again."
- Sound Option:
- A sound toggle button (speaker icon, muted by default) lets you enable text-to-speech.
- Click to hear clues, results, and prompts read aloud, perfect for a hands-free or accessible experience.
- Toggle off to play silently, maintaining the relaxed vibe.
- Game Flow:
- Complete all 18 fruits in Children Mode or 31 in Adult Mode to finish a session.
- A congratulatory message appears, and you can start a new round for endless solo fun.
Solo Play Tips:
- Enable sound for a soothing, narrated experience, especially if you enjoy auditory cues.
- Use "Next Clue" to take your time and savor the challenge without rushing.
- Start with Children Mode to ease in, then try Adult Mode for exotic fruits.
- Download the Fruit Flashcard Set (linked in-game) for offline practice to complement your solo sessions.
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In this section, we will focus on the /b/ sound, guiding you through a step-by-step process to correct any articulation difficulties. You will learn how to recognize, produce, and practice the /b/ sound accurately. This section will cover essential techniques for sound awareness, sound production, and building fluency, ensuring that the /b/ sound is correctly articulated in words, phrases, and sentences. To make the most of this process, please follow the menus provided throughout the section, as they will lead you through each therapeutic step in a structured and progressive manner, helping you achieve clear and confident speech.
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B-Sound Bombardment
- Sound Bombardment is primarily focused on auditory training rather than articulation. The goal is to help the child hear and recognize the /b/ sound across a variety of words, so they become more familiar with it before focusing on producing the sound accurately. This auditory training lays the groundwork for later stages where the child will start producing the sound correctly.
- Sound bombardment (auditory bombardment) involves listening to a large number of words with the target sound. This helps reinforce the sound’s presence and importance in language. The repetition also helps build familiarity and makes the sound stand out.
Goal:
To help the child develop awareness of the /b/ sound through listening before practicing its correct production in words.
1. Auditory Bombardment (Sound Awareness):
- Start by introducing words that begin with the /b/ sound, such as 'bee,' 'bed,' and 'bus.'
- Once the child is familiar with the /b/ sound in the initial position, gradually introduce words with the /b/ sound in the middle and at the end.
- Say each word aloud clearly, allowing the child to listen to the /b/ sound in different words.
- The child’s focus is on hearing and becoming familiar with the /b/ sound in various words.
Why This Is Important:
Auditory bombardment helps the child hear the target sound repeatedly, strengthening their ability to recognize it when they encounter it in speech. This helps build awareness and prepares them for future articulation practice.
Online exercises
- Start /b/-Sound Bombardment: Initial Position - Click here
- Start /b/-Sound Bombardment: Medial Position - Click here
- Start /b/-Sound Bombardment: Final Position - Click here
Instructions for the Auditory Discrimination Sorting Activity
Objective:
The goal is to help the child practice identifying the /b/ sound in any position of a word (beginning, middle, or end) and sort words into two categories:
- Words that contain the /b/ sound
- Words that do not contain the /b/ sound
How to Play:
- Start the Activity: The child will see a set of buttons with sound symbols. Each button corresponds to a word.
- Click a Button to Hear the Word: When the child clicks a button, the corresponding word will be pronounced and the related image will appear on the screen, so encourage the child to listen carefully for the /b/ sound, whether it is at the beginning, middle, or end of the word, and remind them that they can click the sound button multiple times until they are ready to drag and drop the image into the correct section.
- Identify the Presence of the /b/ Sound: After deciding whether the word contains the /b/ sound or not, the child can drag the image into the correct section.
- For example: "baby" has the /b/ sound or "cap" does not have the /b/ sound anywhere.
- Optional: You can prompt the child by asking, 'Can you hear the 'buh' sound in the word?' and 'Is the 'buh' sound at the beginning, middle, or end of the word?
- Drag the Image to the Correct Basket:
- Basket 1: /b/ Sounds – For words that contain the /b/ sound anywhere in the word (e.g., "baby," "cabbage,...).
- Basket 2: No /b/ Sounds – For words that do not contain the /b/ sound at all (e.g., "cap," "shoelace," "park"...).
- Completion: Continue the activity by having the child click the buttons, listen to each word, and drag the images to the correct baskets based on whether the word contains the /b/ sound. Once all images are sorted (4 in each basket), a success message will appear.
Online exercises
- Picture Sort: /b/ Sound vs. Non-/b/ Sound - 1 - Click here
- Picture Sort: /b/ Sound vs. Non-/b/ Sound - 2 - Click here
For Offline exercises
- Download the PDF for Offline Practice - Initial Position - Click here
- Download the PDF for Offline Practice - Medial and Final Positions - Click here
- Download the Picture Sort: /b/ Sound vs. Non-/b/ Sound - Click here
I. Introduction: Understanding the /b/ Sound
Overview of the Approach:
In this session, we will focus on the /b/ sound, one of the first sounds commonly targeted in speech therapy. Before practicing the /b/ sound in words, it’s important to ensure the child understands how to physically produce the sound. This first step will help the child understand the key articulators involved—the lips and vocal cords—and how they work together to create the /b/ sound.
Goal:
To ensure the child understands how to physically make the /b/ sound before moving on to word-level practice. This step lays the foundation for accurate sound production.
Instructions:
- Explain the Articulatory Process:
- "The /b/ sound is a voiced bilabial stop. This means we make the sound by bringing our lips together. This blocks the airflow for a moment, creating pressure behind the lips. When we release the lips, the air comes out, producing the /b/ sound. The vocal cords also vibrate, making the sound voiced."
- Use Animated GIFs for Visual Support:
- "Let’s watch these animated GIFs to see what happens when we make the /b/ sound. You’ll see the lips coming together to trap the air, and then the lips open to release the sound. As the air is released, you should feel a slight vibration in your throat."
- Key Points to Emphasize:
- "First, close your lips tightly."
- "Then, build up air pressure behind your lips."
- "Finally, when you open your lips, the air is released quickly, making the sound ‘buh.’ You should feel a buzz in your throat because the sound is voiced."
Download articulatory diagrams for Offline Practice - Click here
Why This Is Important:
Understanding how the /b/ sound is physically produced helps the child connect their mouth movements to the correct sound. This foundational knowledge is essential for accurately producing the sound later, especially when practicing it in words.
Evidence-Based Support:
- Motor Planning: Research shows that understanding the physical process of sound production helps with motor planning. The child learns to connect their brain and muscles to execute the correct movements for sound production. By focusing on the lips, air pressure, and vocal cords, the child can develop the motor skills needed for accurate /b/ sound articulation.
- Repetition and Practice: Consistent exposure to the physical steps of producing the sound through visual and verbal cues strengthens the motor pathways needed for accurate production. This leads to more efficient and effective articulation practice in the future.
1. Test-Iphone
II. Articulation Practice (Sound Production)
After the child has been exposed to the /b/ sound through auditory bombardment and understands how the key articulators (the lips and vocal cords) work together to produce the sound, they can move on to practicing articulation.
This page is a work in progress. New steps will be added regularly, so please check back often for updates. Some links may be temporarily unavailable until the programs are uploaded
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Welcome to the Rhyming Lab:
Exposure to Rhymes and Phonological Patterns Through Interactive Exercises
From Series 12
Don't forget! You can download the PDF from the 'Rhyming Words - Series 1-15' menu to work offline and practice rhyming words anytime!
- -um: drum, sum, plum - the rhyme pattern involves the /ʌm/
- Simple & Cluster Rhymes: gum, sum, drum, plum…
- Click on the link to open and practice rhyming exposure with each exercise in the series!
- -ump: jump, bump, stump - the rhyme pattern involves the /ʌmp/
- Simple Rhymes: jump, hump, dump, lump, rump, pump…
- Simple & Cluster Rhymes: dump, jump, stump, plump, chump, trump…
- Click on the link to open and practice rhyming exposure with each exercise in the series!
- -unk: sunk, chunk, trunk - the rhyme pattern involves the /ʌŋk/
- Simple Rhymes: sunk, dunk, hunk, junk, punk…
- Simple & Cluster Rhymes: trunk, chunk, clunk, drunk, shrunk, skunk…
- Click on the link to open and practice rhyming exposure with each exercise in the series!
- -air/-ere/-ear/-air/-are/-ear/-wear/: air, fair, wear - the rhyme pattern involves the /ɛər/
- Simple & Cluster Rhymes: hair, pair, chair, stair…
- Simple & Multi-syllabic Rhymes: hair, pair, repair, armchair, wheelchair…
- Simple & Cluster Rhymes: hare, scare, square…
- Simple & Multi-syllabic Rhymes: pear, bear, neckwear…
- Click on the link to open and practice rhyming exposure with each exercise in the series!
- -ator/-aitor/-ater/-aiter/-ighter/: alligator, traitor, skater - the rhyme pattern involves the /eɪtər/