Past Tense Picture Cards:
Verb Cards for Speech Therapy
Children with language delays sometimes struggle to correctly use the past tense of verbs when talking about things that have already happened. We can help by using past tense picture cards to show them before and after of past events. Then, we can help them talk about what has happened using the past tense.
Past Tense Picture Cards Short Description:
This set includes the file for 18 past tense verbs cards. Print them off front and back on sturdy paper and cut into flashcards. Show your child the picture on the front of the card, then turn it over. Ask your child to tell you what happened between the two pictures. For example, if the picture on the front has an empty glass and the one on the back has a full glass, you could say “she poured the milk”.
Past Tense Verbs Flash Cards Printing Instructions:
Print the following pages on card stock or thick paper. Make sure to print on both sides of the paper so page 3 is on the back of page 2 and page 5 is on the back of page 4. If desired, laminate these pages for added durability. Cut the cards apart.
How to Teach Past Tense Verbs in Speech Therapy Using Picture Cards
Grammar:
Using Past Tense Verbs: Read the front of a card to your child, then turn it over and ask “what happened?”. Your child should be able to tell you what happened between the picture on the front and the picture on the back. For example, if the picture on the front of the card has an empty glass and a girl with a milk jug, and the picture on the back has a full glass of milk, your child should tell you that she poured the milk. Make sure that your child is using the correct past tense word, such as adding an “-ed” for regular past tense verbs or changing the word for irregular past tense verbs.
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