Summer Following Directions Activities for Speech Therapy
Make summer Speech Therapy sessions engaging with these Summer Following Directions Activities!
This no-prep printable resource includes 10 summer-themed colouring scenes, each accompanied by a page of mixed following directions instructions to support listening comprehension and receptive language skills.
Students listen carefully to spoken instructions and colour the pictures accordingly, providing opportunities to practise one-step, two-step, sequential and temporal directions, alongside a range of descriptive language concepts.
Perfect for Speech and Language Therapy sessions, mixed language groups, classroom activities and summer homework, these ready-to-use worksheets make it easy to incorporate structured following directions practice into your sessions.
⭐ Also Available in Our Seasonal Following Directions Bundle!
This Summer Following Directions pack is included in our Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle!
The bundle includes four themed packs:
- Spring Following Directions Activities
- Summer Following Directions Activities
- Fall Following Directions Activities
- Winter Following Directions Activities
Together, these provide 40 seasonal colouring scenes for following directions practice throughout the year.
Explore the Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle →
Already own the Seasonal Bundle? This Summer pack is included, so there’s no need to purchase it separately.
⭐ Why Therapists Love These Summer Following Directions Activities
- Includes 10 engaging summer-themed colouring scenes
- No preparation required — simply print and go
- Targets instructions of varying lengths and complexity
- Includes one-step and two-step directions
- Practises sequential and temporal concepts
- Supports receptive language and listening comprehension
- Includes descriptive concepts relating to size and number
- Provides opportunities to practise terms such as the rest and the remaining
- Suitable for individual Speech Therapy and mixed language groups
- Great for summer homework and home practice
- Black-and-white format makes printing easy
⭐ What’s Included?
This Summer Following Directions Activities pack contains:
- 10 black-and-white summer-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, with no additional preparation required.
The instructions are designed to be read aloud, allowing children to listen and respond by colouring the pictures.
⭐ Following Directions Skills Targeted
The worksheets contain 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 spoken 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 provide opportunities to practise interpreting more complex instructions within a structured activity.
⭐ Great for Mixed Speech Therapy Groups
These Summer Following Directions Activities are particularly useful for mixed groups, where students may be working towards different receptive language goals.
For example, one student might focus on following two-step instructions, while another practises temporal concepts or more complex descriptive vocabulary.
The summer-themed illustrations also provide opportunities for additional language activities, including naming, describing, vocabulary development and sentence formulation.
The same worksheet can therefore be adapted to support different language targets.
⭐ How to Use
These worksheets are designed to be simple to prepare and deliver.
- Print the summer scene, corresponding instructions page and crayon reference page.
- Provide the student with the required colouring materials.
- Explain that they should listen to the instructions before beginning each action.
- Read the directions aloud, selecting the level of support appropriate for the child.
- Encourage the student to colour the picture according to the spoken instructions.
- Review the completed picture together and discuss any instructions that were difficult.
Each scene also includes instructions for writing the student’s name and date, so encourage children to listen before starting the worksheet.
You can provide additional support by repeating instructions, breaking them into smaller parts, modelling unfamiliar vocabulary or using visual cues.
As students develop their skills, you can gradually increase the complexity of the instructions presented.
⭐ Perfect for:
- Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs)
- Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
- Receptive language intervention
- Following directions goals
- Listening comprehension activities
- Summer Speech Therapy sessions
- Individual Speech Therapy
- Mixed language groups
- Small-group intervention
- Primary and elementary classrooms
- Special education settings
- Summer homework and home practice
⭐ No Prep and Easy to Adapt
These Summer Following Directions Activities are designed to save preparation time while providing engaging opportunities for language practice.
Simply print the required pages, provide crayons or colouring pencils, and you’re ready to begin.
You can adapt the activities by:
- Reading instructions 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 completed pictures together
- Extending the activity with summer-themed vocabulary and describing tasks
The printable black-and-white format also makes the worksheets convenient for sending home.
⭐ Explore More Following Directions Resources
Looking for additional themed following directions activities?
Our Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle includes Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter packs, providing 40 printable scenes in total.
Explore the Seasonal Following Directions Activities Bundle →
You may also be interested in our individual seasonal packs:
Spring Following Directions Activities
Fall Following Directions Activities
Explore Fall Following Directions Activities
Winter Following Directions Activities
These resources allow children to revisit similar language concepts using different themes throughout the year.
⭐ 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 strategies or 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
- 10 summer-themed colouring scenes
- Corresponding mixed following directions instructions
- Crayon/colour reference pages included
- Printable black-and-white worksheets
- No preparation required
- No physical product will be shipped
- Crayons and colouring materials are not included
Make summer Speech Therapy planning easier with these engaging, ready-to-use following directions activities!
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