Free Printable Aliens Barrier Game for Speech Therapy

This free printable alien themed barrier game is a perfect way to work on speech therapy and language goals.

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For many hyperlexic kids, space becomes a big passion (see more here).

While, usually, the focus is on planets in particular, it can certainly expand to other space related topics.

So, knowing that space is a common interest and that barrier games can be extremely beneficial for hyperlexic kids, it's nice to combine the two. After all, it's important to embrace your hyperlexic child's interests!

And this free printable alien themed barrier game is a great way to use an interest to work on a variety of skills, whether that's speech and language related or social skills related.

What is a Barrier Game?

Barrier games are a way to practice speech and social skills concepts by creating and describing scenes to another player and having them recreate the scene on their own game board. An example of a barrier game that you might be familiar with is Battleship.

We personally use barrier games to work on skills such as:

• Following directions

• Listening skills

• Prepositions (on, under, above, beside, next to, etc.)

• Expressive speech

• Vocabulary

• Turn taking

• Comprehension

But, of course, that's not all! You can use barrier games to practice a wide variety of different speech, language, and social skills. You can learn more about barrier games and their benefits here.

How to Use the Free Alien Themed Barrier Game

To prep this barrier game, you will need at least two players. Simply download, print two copies of both the scene and the items (one copy for each player), cut the individual items, and laminate all pieces for durability (optional).

To play this barrier game, have all players sit at a table and set up a barrier. A file folder or book works great! The goal is to make sure that all players cannot see each other's materials.

Each player takes turns placing an object on the scene and describing to the other player where to place the objects. It's important to give clear and specific directions on where to place the objects.

The objective of the game is to have identical pictures at the end. That is, all players should have matching scenes with the items placed in the same spots for all players.

Download the Free Printable Aliens Barrier Game

This free printable barrier game includes three pages, including detailed instructions on how to play, a landscape or scene, and game pieces.

Keep in mind that you'll want to print two copies of each page and laminate everything for durability before use.

To get your copy of this barrier game, click the link below:

>> Click here to download the free printable

 

Want More Barrier Games?

You'll find even more themes in the barrier games bundle!

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