Free Songs and Rhymes Visuals – Speech Therapy Choice Board

Make songs, rhymes and fingerplays more interactive with these FREE Songs and Rhymes Visuals for Speech Therapy!

This printable early intervention resource includes visuals representing 60 songs, rhymes and fingerplays, a song choice board with space for six options, and a caregiver-friendly handout with ideas for using songs and rhymes to support children’s early communication development.

Designed for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), early intervention professionals and preschool educators, these visuals can help children participate in familiar singing activities and make choices about the songs they would like to hear.

Perfect for early intervention, speech therapy sessions, caregiver coaching, preschool circle time and home activities.

What’s Included?

60 Songs, Rhymes and Fingerplays Visuals

The resource includes printable visuals representing 60 different songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplays.

Use these visuals to help children recognise familiar songs, anticipate activities and communicate their preferences.

The visuals can also serve as a handy reference for therapists, educators and caregivers when choosing songs and rhymes to use with young children.

Printable Song Choice Board

A choice board is included with space for six song or rhyme visuals.

Select a small collection of songs, place the corresponding visuals on the board and encourage children to indicate which song they would like to sing.

Children can make their choice using a communication method appropriate to their abilities, such as pointing, looking towards a visual, gesturing or using spoken language.

The choice board provides a simple way to incorporate communication opportunities into familiar singing activities.

Caregiver Handout

A parent-friendly handout explains the benefits of sharing songs and rhymes with young children.

It includes:

• Information about how songs and rhymes can support early language development
• Practical ideas for incorporating singing into everyday activities
• Suggestions for using songs and rhymes at home
• Links to additional sources of songs and lyrics

The handout can be shared during caregiver coaching sessions or sent home as a practical reminder.

How to Use These Songs and Rhymes Visuals

1. Create a Song Choice Board

Print the song visuals and choice board.

For a reusable resource, laminate the pages, cut out the individual visuals and attach hook-and-loop fasteners to the back of the pictures and the choice board.

Add up to six song choices and encourage the child to select their preferred activity.

2. Use the Visuals During Speech Therapy

Keep the song visuals available during sessions to help children recognise and choose familiar songs.

Use the visuals alongside singing, actions and gestures to encourage participation and interaction.

3. Support Communication Through Choices

Offer children opportunities to communicate which song they would like to hear.

The choice board can be adapted to the child’s communication level, with fewer options presented when appropriate.

4. Share with Parents and Caregivers

Print the caregiver handout and song visuals to share with families.

Discuss how familiar songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplays can be incorporated into playtime and everyday routines at home.

5. Use During Preschool Circle Time

Incorporate the visuals into group singing activities, allowing children to help choose the songs.

This can provide opportunities for participation, shared attention and communication within a familiar group routine.

Why Use Songs and Rhymes in Early Language Intervention?

Songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplays offer enjoyable opportunities for young children to experience language through repetition, rhythm, actions and shared interaction.

They can provide natural opportunities to support:

• Early vocabulary through repeated words and familiar phrases
• Imitation of actions, gestures, sounds and words
• Turn-taking during interactive singing activities
• Anticipation through predictable song routines
• Communication initiation when children request a favourite song
• Making choices using visuals, gestures or spoken language
• Shared attention during enjoyable adult-child interactions

Visual supports can make these activities more accessible for children who benefit from additional support when understanding or expressing choices.

Who Is This Free Resource For?

These Songs and Rhymes Visuals may be particularly useful for:

• Early Intervention SLPs and SLTs
• Speech therapists supporting late-talking toddlers
• Preschool and nursery educators
• Early childhood professionals
• Professionals providing caregiver coaching
• Children developing early communication skills
• Children who benefit from visual choice-making supports
• Parents and caregivers supporting language development at home

US and UK/Australian English Versions Included

This download includes two versions:

• US English
• UK/Australian English

Some song titles differ between versions, such as Itsy Bitsy Spider and Incy Wincey Spider.

Song and rhyme titles can also vary between regions and families. Please use the names most familiar to the children and caregivers you support.

Looking for More Early Intervention Ideas?

For additional information about early language development, caregiver coaching and practical intervention strategies, explore our Early Intervention Handbook.

This comprehensive resource includes research overviews, therapy guidance and practical ideas for supporting children’s communication development through play and everyday routines.

Download Your Free Songs and Rhymes Visuals

With 60 song and rhyme visuals, a printable choice board and a caregiver handout, this free resource provides a simple way to make singing activities more interactive and communication-focused.

Use the visuals during speech therapy sessions, share them with caregivers or incorporate them into preschool activities.

Download your free copy and help children choose, participate and communicate through songs and rhymes!

Important Information

This is a free digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

The download includes visual supports and a caregiver handout. It is not described as a collection of full song lyrics or audio recordings.

These resources are intended to complement professional advice and individualised speech and language therapy intervention.

Activities should be adapted according to each child’s developmental abilities, communication needs and interests.

Copyright © The SLT Scrapbook. All rights reserved.

This resource may be used by the downloading professional in their own educational or therapy setting, including sharing printed materials with the children and families they support, subject to the included Terms of Use.

Redistribution, resale or public sharing of the original downloadable files is not permitted.