Description

Ages: 4 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP

Build Richer Sentences and Descriptive Language with Engaging Visuals!

This set is designed to help students move beyond short, basic sentences and into more expressive, colorful communication. Through vivid photography and targeted prompts, learners gain the tools they need to expand their descriptive vocabulary and improve sentence complexity.

Targets Key Language Development Skills:

• Using adjectives to enhance spoken and written language

• Expanding expressive vocabulary

• Increasing sentence complexity

• Improving observation and description skills

How It Works:

Each card includes:

• Front: A high-quality, full-color photo to spark interest and discussion

• Back:

  • A directive to describe the photo

  • Three scaffolded prompts to elicit specific adjectives

  • A robust vocabulary bank tailored to the image, offering rich descriptive word choices

Perfect For:

• Sentence expansion activities

• Vocabulary development lessons

• Writing support and language groups

• 1:1 therapy or small group sessions

Why It Works:

Students become more confident and articulate communicators as they learn to select precise adjectives that match visual cues. The included vocabulary bank provides immediate language models to support all learners, including those with limited expressive skills.

Includes:

✔️ 50 double-sided photo cards
✔️ Scaffolded adjective prompts on every card
✔️ Vocabulary word banks to inspire expressive language
✔️ Flexible format for speech therapy, classroom, or home use