L and L Blends Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games – Speech Sound Games for Speech Therapy

L and L Blends Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games

Make speech sound practice fun and engaging with these L and L Blends Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games!

This no-prep printable resource helps children practise the /l/ sound in initial, medial and final word positions, alongside word-initial /l/ blends, through a familiar and motivating Tic Tac Toe game.

With individual sound-position boards and mixed practice boards, these activities provide opportunities for repeated speech sound practice during Speech and Language Therapy sessions, small-group intervention and home practice.

Both colour and black-and-white versions are included, making these games easy to print and use throughout the year.

⭐ Also Available in Our Articulation Tic Tac Toe Bundle!

This L and L Blends pack is included in our larger Articulation Tic Tac Toe Bundle!

If you work with children targeting a variety of speech sounds, the bundle provides a wider collection of printable articulation games using the same familiar format.

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Already own the bundle? This individual pack is included, so there’s no need to purchase it separately.

⭐ Why Therapists Love These L Articulation Games

• Targets /l/ in initial, medial and final word positions
• Includes word-initial /l/ blends
• Individual and mixed word-position practice boards
• Two Tic Tac Toe boards per target set
• Colour and black-and-white versions included
• Encourages repeated opportunities for speech sound practice
• Familiar game format that is easy to explain and play
• No preparation required — simply print and go
• Suitable for individual Speech Therapy and small groups
• Great for articulation homework and home practice
• Can be laminated for repeated use
• No seasonal theme, so the activities can be used all year round

⭐ What’s Included?

This printable articulation resource contains Tic Tac Toe game boards targeting:

L Sound – /l/

• Word-initial /l/
• Word-medial /l/
• Word-final /l/
• Mixed /l/ word positions

Word-Initial L Blends

Game boards targeting word-initial consonant clusters containing /l/.

Mixed blend practice boards are also included.

There are two game boards per target set, printed together on a page. The boards can be separated if preferred.

Both colour and black-and-white versions are provided.

The games are ready to print and use, with no additional preparation required.

⭐ How to Play Articulation Tic Tac Toe

These games follow the familiar rules of Tic Tac Toe, with speech sound practice built into each turn.

1. Print the required game board and provide counters or pens.
2. Players take turns choosing a picture on the board.
3. Before claiming the square, the player practises saying the target word three times.
4. Once the word has been practised, the player marks the square with an X or O, or covers it with a counter.
5. The first player to claim three squares in a row — horizontally, vertically or diagonally — wins!

You can adjust the number of repetitions and level of cueing to suit the child’s current speech sound skills.

⭐ Extra Practice Tip: Colour, Then Play!

For additional speech sound practice, try using the black-and-white game boards in two stages.

First: Encourage children to colour the pictures while practising the target words.

Then: Play Tic Tac Toe using the same board, asking children to practise the words again before claiming each square.

This provides additional opportunities for speech sound practice while keeping the activity enjoyable and engaging.

⭐ Speech Sound Skills Targeted

These L and L Blends Articulation Games can be used to support:

• Practising /l/ in single words
• Practising /l/ in different word positions
• Producing word-initial /l/ consonant clusters
• Repeated opportunities to practise selected target words
• Progression towards phrase and sentence-level practice, where appropriate
• Structured articulation practice in therapy and at home

The individual /l/ boards and /l/ blend boards allow therapists to select targets according to each child’s assessed needs.

Children who are still developing accurate production of the individual /l/ sound may need a different level of support from children working on /l/ blends.

The games are intended to complement an individualised Speech and Language Therapy programme, with target selection and cueing guided by the child’s speech sound assessment.

⭐ Perfect for:

• Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• /l/ articulation intervention
• Initial, medial and final /l/ practice
• Word-initial /l/ blend practice
• Individual Speech Therapy sessions
• Small-group articulation activities
• No-prep speech sound activities
• Articulation homework
• Home practice with caregiver support
• Year-round Speech Therapy planning

⭐ No Prep and Easy to Adapt

These L and L Blends Articulation Games are designed to be simple to prepare and flexible to use.

Simply print the required page and you’re ready to begin!

You can cut the pages in half to separate the two boards, or laminate them for durability and repeated use.

The activities can be adapted by:

• Modelling target words before asking children to repeat them
• Providing visual or verbal cues as needed
• Adjusting the number of repetitions per turn
• Selecting specific word positions or blends
• Encouraging phrase or sentence-level productions when appropriate
• Using the black-and-white boards for colouring and additional practice
• Sending printed boards home with guidance for caregivers

The familiar game format also makes it easy for children to understand the rules and participate.

⭐ Explore More Articulation Resources

Looking for additional speech sound activities?

Our Articulation Tic Tac Toe Bundle includes a wider range of printable articulation games for different speech sound targets.

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These complementary resources use the same familiar game format, making it easy to provide varied speech sound practice across different targets.

⭐ Additional Information

This resource was created by a qualified and certified paediatric Speech and Language Therapist based in the UK.

The information, strategies and activities included within this resource are based on current knowledge, evidence-informed practice and clinical experience at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure the content is accurate and up to date, research and best practice recommendations continue to evolve over time.

This resource is intended to provide practical ideas and support for therapists, educators and caregivers. It is not intended to replace direct Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, diagnosis or professional advice.

Practitioners should always use their professional judgement when selecting, adapting and implementing activities to meet the individual needs of the children they support. Not all activities will be suitable for every child or setting.

This resource may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect new evidence, feedback and best practice recommendations.

Additional Product Information

• Digital download only
• Printable Tic Tac Toe game boards
• Targets /l/ in all word positions and word-initial /l/ blends
• Colour and black-and-white versions included
• No preparation required
• No seasonal theme
• No physical product will be shipped
• Counters, pens and other physical materials are not included

Make L sound and L blend practice more engaging with these easy-to-use Articulation Tic Tac Toe games!