Imitation Activities for Speech Therapy | Actions & Sounds

Support early communication development with these imitation activities for speech therapy, designed for young children in early intervention. This bundle focuses on building foundational skills through actions, gestures, and symbolic sounds—key precursors to language development.

If you’re working with late talkers who are not yet imitating actions, sounds, or words, these imitation activities for speech therapy give you practical, engaging ways to target these skills in play and everyday routines.

⭐ What’s Included in these imitation activities for speech therapy

This bundle includes two comprehensive resources:

1. Symbolic Sounds & Exclamatory Words

• 77 visuals covering animal, vehicle, environmental, and “people” sounds
• Over 30 foldable mini-books (low prep)
• Activity ideas for teaching symbolic sounds and exclamatory words
• Sound checklists for tracking progress
• Caregiver-friendly information and guidance

2. Imitating Actions

• Over 80 visuals targeting early actions and gestures
• 26 play-based activity ideas using a naturalistic approach
• Songs and rhymes to support engagement
• Action checklists for baseline and progress monitoring
• Therapist guidance and caregiver support materials

Both resources include colour and black & white versions, with US and UK/AUS variations included.

⭐ Why These Imitating Actions and Symbolic Sounds work

• Target foundational pre-linguistic skills needed for speech development
• Use play-based, naturalistic approaches to support engagement
• Provide clear, structured ideas for therapy sessions and routines
• Support progression from actions → sounds → early words
• Help caregivers understand how to model and encourage imitation

These imitation activities are designed to support meaningful, functional skill development in early intervention.

⭐ Perfect For

• Children who are not yet imitating actions or gestures
• Children beginning to imitate actions but not yet using sounds or words
• Early intervention therapists working with late talkers
• Supporting caregivers to encourage imitation skills at home

Use these imitation activities for speech therapy to build strong early communication skills and support children as they move from imitation to meaningful language use.