One of the biggest joys of working in speech therapy is seeing those little lightbulb moments when students truly connect with what they’re reading. Over time, I’ve found that having the right materials for reading comprehension can make all the difference, especially when I’m looking to keep sessions fresh and engaging. That’s what led me to create my 50 Reading Comprehension Passages Task Cards—a resource designed to help students tackle comprehension in ways that feel doable and supportive.
What’s Inside the Task Card Set?
This set includes 50 different reading comprehension passages. Each one paired with questions that prompt students to think about what they just read. The passages are carefully designed to be engaging but accessible, covering a range of topics that help spark curiosity. Each card has a few questions to encourage discussion, recall, and deeper thinking. It’s all about giving students the space to build their skills while making reading feel enjoyable.
How I Use These Task Cards in Therapy
In therapy, these task cards are a go-to for building comprehension in a low-pressure way. Sometimes, we read the passage together and pause to talk through each question as we go. Other times, I have the student read on their own and then we discuss the questions afterward. I find that having the text on one side and the questions on the other keeps things straightforward. It keeps the focus on what we’re talking about, not flipping through pages or getting lost.
These task cards are great because they fit into a short session but are flexible enough to build on if we have extra time. They’re also a fun way to break up other types of activities. I’ve seen students light up when they can answer questions and feel that sense of “getting it.”
Why I Made This Resource
I created these task cards because I wanted a simple, grab-and-go resource that would cover comprehension skills without being overwhelming. I know a lot of students who struggle with reading comprehension benefit from having passages that are just long enough to challenge them but not so long they feel lost. My goal was to create something that helps students feel successful.
A Resource for Home and School
I love how versatile this set is. It works just as well for at-home practice as it does in a classroom or therapy setting. It’s a way for parents to connect with their kids over reading and feel confident about supporting their progress. Whether you’re a teacher, SLP, or parent, these cards give you a straightforward, effective way to help kids build comprehension skills in a way that feels approachable and empowering.