If you’ve ever found yourself scrambling for a weekly writing activity for speech therapy—something that works for all your students—you’re not alone.
I’ve been there, trying to juggle engaging content, targeted language goals, and progress monitoring… without adding more prep time to my week.
That’s exactly why I created my Weekly Photo Prompt: 30 Actions resource. It’s my go-to writing prompt activity for students in speech therapy, and it checks all the boxes.
Why These Writing Prompts Are Different
Writing prompts for students are important. But getting started can be hard. This resource makes it easy. It’s 80 pages packed with language-rich, student-friendly content that helps you target multiple goals at once.
Here’s what’s inside:
- Action Verbs – Build vocabulary with verbs your students actually use in conversation.
- Present Progressive with the Gerund (“is + verb-ing”) – Perfect for grammar practice in context.
- He/She – Reinforce pronouns naturally in sentences.
- Real Commercial Photos – No clip art here—real images spark better responses.
Differentiation Built-In – Students can:
- Write a full sentence
- Write a single word
- Cut and paste the correct answer
- Answers Included – 8 pages of answers at the back so you never have to guess.
- Progress Monitoring – One page tracker to document growth all year long.
How I Use Them in My Sessions
Every week, I pick one of the 30 photo prompts and use it as a warm-up or wrap-up activity.
- With writers: They create a complete sentence using the action verb.
- With emerging writers: They fill in just the verb or pronoun.
- With non-writers: They cut and paste the correct answer from the answer sheet.
By the end of the year, I have a journal of their progress that I can show at IEP meetings—a huge time-saver when discussing growth with parents.
Bilingual & Spanish Versions Available
If you work with multilingual learners, you’re covered:
- Spanish Version – Weekly Photo Prompt: 30 Actions and What Questions
- Bilingual Version – Weekly Photo Prompt: 30 Actions & What Questions in English & Spanish
These versions make it easy to support both language development and curriculum access.
Why It Works as a Writing Prompt for Students
Whether your students are in general education or receiving speech services, these prompts:
- Give a clear focus (action + photo) so there’s no “I don’t know what to write.”
- Build consistent routines around language use.
- Provide visual support for students who need it.
- It’s not just about writing—it’s about building language skills, grammar, and confidence.
Ready to Try It?
If you need a weekly writing activity that pulls double duty as a speech therapy tool, check out Weekly Photo Prompt: 30 Actions. You’ll get an entire year’s worth of prompts, ready to print and go. And if you’ve ever wished you had less prep and more progress to show at IEP meetings, this might just become your favorite new resource.