Spring Following Directions Coloring Activities for Speech Therapy

Spring Following Directions Activities for Speech Therapy

Make your spring Speech Therapy sessions fun and engaging with these Spring Following Directions Activities! This no-prep resource includes 10 spring-themed colouring worksheets designed to help students practise listening to, understanding, and following instructions of varying lengths and complexity.

Each spring scene is accompanied by a page of mixed following directions instructions. Students listen carefully and colour the pictures accordingly, providing opportunities to target one-step, two-step, multi-step, and temporal directions, alongside important receptive language concepts.

Perfect for busy Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs/SLPs), teachers, and educators, these print-and-go worksheets are ideal for individual sessions, small groups, classroom language activities, and home practice.

⭐ Want Following Directions Activities for Every Season?

This Spring Following Directions pack is also included in our money-saving Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle!

The complete bundle includes Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter packs, giving you 40 seasonal colouring activities to use throughout the year.

If you regularly support students working on receptive language and following directions, the bundle provides a wider variety of activities at a lower combined price.

Explore the Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle →

Already own the seasonal bundle? You don’t need to purchase this Spring pack separately, as it’s included in your bundle.

⭐ Why Therapists Love These Spring Following Directions Activities

• No preparation required – simply print and go
• Includes 10 engaging spring-themed colouring scenes
• Targets instructions of varying lengths and complexity
• Supports receptive language and listening comprehension
• Includes temporal concepts such as before and after
• Provides opportunities to practise size, number, and quantity concepts
• Ideal for individual Speech Therapy sessions and small groups
• Great for classroom activities and home practice
• Easy to adapt with additional verbal or visual support
• Perfect for seasonal therapy planning

⭐ What’s Included?

This Spring Following Directions Activities pack contains:

• 10 black-and-white spring-themed colouring scenes
• 10 corresponding pages of mixed following directions instructions
• A crayon/colour reference page for each scene

Each activity is ready to print and use, making it easy to target receptive language goals without lengthy preparation.

Students follow the spoken instructions to colour each picture, combining structured language practice with an enjoyable seasonal activity.

⭐ Following Directions Skills Targeted

The worksheets include instructions of varying lengths and complexity, allowing therapists to select and adapt activities according to individual needs.

One-Step Directions

Practise listening to and completing a single instruction.

Two-Step and Sequential Directions

Target instructions containing two actions, including sequential language such as first and then.

Temporal Directions

Practise understanding instructions containing:

• Before
• After

These concepts provide opportunities to work on understanding the order in which actions should be completed.

More Complex Language Concepts

Some instructions also include:

• Size concepts
• Number and quantity concepts
• Descriptive language
• “The rest”
• “The remaining”

These additional language demands allow students to practise interpreting more complex instructions within a structured activity.

⭐ Perfect for:

• Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs)
• Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
• Spring Speech Therapy sessions
• Receptive language intervention
• Following directions goals
• Individual therapy
• Small-group language sessions
• Primary and elementary classrooms
• Special education settings
• Home practice and homework

⭐ No Prep and Easy to Adapt

These Spring Following Directions Activities are designed to save preparation time while providing plenty of opportunities for language practice.

Simply print the worksheets, provide crayons or colouring pencils, and you’re ready to begin.

You can adapt the activities by:

• Reading directions aloud one at a time
• Repeating instructions where appropriate
• Breaking longer directions into smaller steps
• Providing additional visual or verbal support
• Discussing unfamiliar vocabulary before starting
• Encouraging students to explain instructions in their own words
• Reviewing the completed pictures together

This flexibility makes the worksheets useful for students working on different receptive language goals.

⭐ Explore More Following Directions Resources

Looking for additional seasonal activities?

Our Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle includes all four seasonal packs, with 40 themed colouring scenes in total.

You may also be interested in our Fall Following Directions Activities, which use the same familiar format with autumn-themed illustrations.

Explore Fall Following Directions Activities →

These resources provide opportunities to revisit similar language goals using different seasonal themes.

⭐ 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 black-and-white colouring worksheets
• 10 spring-themed scenes
• Corresponding mixed following directions instructions
• Crayon/colour reference pages included
• No physical product will be shipped
• Crayons and colouring materials are not included

Make spring Speech Therapy sessions easier to plan with engaging, ready-to-use following directions activities that support receptive language, listening, and understanding instructions.