Later Speech Sounds Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games – sh, ch, j, th Speech Sound Activities

Later Speech Sounds Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games

Make speech sound practice fun and engaging with these Later Speech Sounds Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games!

This no-prep printable resource includes Tic Tac Toe game boards targeting SH, CH, J, TH and ZH speech sounds, providing an enjoyable way for children to practise their target sounds during Speech and Language Therapy.

With individual sound boards targeting different word positions, plus mixed word-position boards, these games are ideal for structured articulation practice, individual therapy, small groups and home practice.

Both colour and black-and-white versions are included, making the activities easy to adapt for different settings.

⭐ Also Available in Our Articulation Tic Tac Toe Bundle!

This resource is included in our larger Articulation Tic Tac Toe Bundle!

If you regularly work on a variety of speech sounds, the bundle provides a wider selection of printable articulation games using the same familiar Tic Tac Toe format.

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Already own the bundle? You don’t need to purchase this individual pack separately, as it’s already included.

⭐ Why Therapists Love These Articulation Tic Tac Toe Games

• Targets SH, CH, J, TH and ZH speech sounds
• Fun, familiar game format that encourages repeated speech sound practice
• Individual boards for different word positions, where applicable
• Mixed word-position boards included
• Two boards per sound and word-position set
• Both colour and black-and-white versions provided
• No preparation required — simply print and play
• Suitable for individual Speech Therapy and small groups
• Great for articulation homework and home practice
• No seasonal theme, so they can be used throughout the year
• Can be laminated for repeated use

⭐ What’s Included?

This printable articulation game pack contains Tic Tac Toe boards for the following speech sounds:

SH Sound – /ʃ/

Practice boards targeting the SH sound in different word positions, where applicable, plus mixed word-position boards.

CH Sound – /tʃ/

Practice boards targeting the CH sound in different word positions, where applicable, plus mixed word-position boards.

J Sound – /dʒ/

Practice boards targeting the J sound in different word positions, where applicable, plus mixed word-position boards.

TH Sounds – /θ/ and /ð/

Practice boards targeting TH sounds in word positions where applicable, plus mixed word-position boards.

ZH Sound – /ʒ/

Practice boards targeting the ZH sound in word positions where applicable, plus mixed word-position boards.

For each sound, there are two game boards per available word position, with mixed practice boards also included.

Each printable page contains two boards, which can be separated if preferred.

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

⭐ How to Play Articulation Tic Tac Toe

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

1. Give each player a set of counters or a different coloured pen.
2. Players take turns choosing a picture on the game board.
3. Before claiming the square, the player practises saying the target word.
4. 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 adapt the number of repetitions and level of support according to the child’s current speech sound skills.

For example, children might practise each target word several times before marking their square.

For children ready for more challenging practice, you can encourage them to use target words in short phrases or sentences.

⭐ Supporting Speech Sound Practice

These Later Speech Sounds Articulation Games provide opportunities for children to practise selected speech sounds in a structured, motivating activity.

The games can be used to support:

• Production of target speech sounds in single words
• Practice across different word positions
• Repeated opportunities to produce target words
• Progression towards phrase or sentence-level practice, where appropriate
• Speech sound practice during home activities

The games are intended to complement an individualised Speech and Language Therapy programme.

Target selection, cueing and the level of practice should be guided by the child’s speech sound assessment and therapy goals.

⭐ Perfect for:

• Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Articulation and speech sound intervention
• Practising SH, CH, J, TH and ZH sounds
• Individual Speech Therapy sessions
• Small-group articulation activities
• No-prep therapy planning
• Speech sound homework
• Home practice with caregiver support
• Year-round Speech Therapy activities

⭐ No Prep and Easy to Adapt

These Articulation Tic Tac Toe games are designed to make speech sound practice simple and enjoyable.

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

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

The activities can also be adapted by:

• Practising target sounds before beginning the game
• Modelling words before asking children to repeat them
• Increasing or decreasing the number of repetitions
• Providing appropriate visual or verbal cues
• Using target words in phrases or sentences when appropriate
• Encouraging caregivers to use the games for home practice

The black-and-white versions are particularly useful for printing and sending home.

⭐ Explore More Articulation Resources

Looking for additional speech sound practice activities?

Our Articulation Tic Tac Toe Bundle includes a wider range of printable articulation games using the same familiar format.

You may also be interested in our Articulation Tic Tac Toe for K, G, T, D and NG Sounds, which provides additional games targeting a different set of speech sounds.

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These resources can help you build a consistent collection of articulation activities for children working on different speech sounds.

⭐ 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