Winter Holiday Hidden Pictures for Speech Therapy

Winter holiday hidden pictures are engaging, no-print activities that support both speech and language goals while keeping students motivated. These interactive visuals work especially well for articulation practice but are flexible enough to target a wide range of expressive language skills.

Because students are actively searching for pictures, winter holiday hidden pictures naturally encourage repeated practice without feeling like drill—making them a reliable option during the winter season.

How to Use Winter Holiday Hidden Pictures in Speech Therapy

These winter holiday hidden pictures were created in PowerPoint, making them easy to use across therapy settings. They can be adapted for different ages, goals, and levels of support.

Below are common ways to use winter holiday hidden pictures in speech therapy.

Articulation Therapy

Winter holiday hidden pictures provide built-in repetition and are easy to scaffold.

• Single-Word Level
  Have the student name each picture as it is found.
• Phrase Level
  Pair each picture with a simple carrier phrase such as “I see a ___.”
• Sentence Level
  Have the student generate a complete sentence using the picture.
• Conversation Level
  Use the picture as a starting point for a short story, explanation, or personal connection.

Language Therapy

Winter holiday hidden pictures can also be used to target expressive and receptive language goals.

Students can:

• Define the picture
• Describe what the object does
• Name the function of the object
• Generate a synonym or antonym
• Describe attributes such as size, category, or appearance

The visual search component helps maintain attention while supporting higher-level language skills. For an overview on language therapy, please check out my page.

Teletherapy and In-Person Use

Winter holiday hidden pictures can be used in person or during teletherapy.

• For teletherapy, simply share your screen and click through the slides together.
• For in-person sessions, a second screen is helpful, though the materials can also be used directly on your device.

No printing required.

Access to All Winter Holiday Hidden Pictures

Inside the Speech Therapy Talk Membership, you’ll find the full set of winter holiday hidden pictures targeting the following sounds:

B, CH, D, F, G, J, K, L, L Blends, M, N, P, R, R Blends, S, S Blends, SH, T, V, Z

The membership is designed to be:

• Cost-effective
• Functional and research-informed
• Easy to implement
• Regularly updated with new materials

Everything is organized and ready to use when you need it.

Free /s/ Articulation Packet

If you’re specifically working on the /s/ sound, I also offer a free /s/ articulation packet designed for simple, structured practice in therapy or at home.

The packet includes activities that support:

• Word, phrase, and sentence-level practice
• Consistent repetition without overwhelming students
• Carryover beyond drill-based tasks

To download the free /s/ packet, join the Speech Therapy Talk newsletter. You’ll also receive practical speech and language ideas and occasional free resources delivered about once per month—helpful tools you can actually use, without the overwhelm.