Barrier Games

Explore the world of Barrier Games—a highly effective tool for enhancing language development and speech clarity. Perfect for speech pathologists seeking resources or parents aiming to boost their child's linguistic growth at home, our collection offers a variety of engaging Barrier Games tailored for different age groups.

What are barrier games?

A barrier game involves putting some kind of physical barrier between you and another player while you try to duplicate the other player's scene using verbal instructions.

Why Choose Barrier Games?

Barrier Games are an inventive way to develop key communication skills by utilizing simple game mechanics that demand players to give and follow verbal instructions without visual cues. These games excel at improving receptive and expressive language abilities while also encouraging cognitive skills like reasoning and problem-solving.

How Barrier Games Can Support Speech and Language Development

One of the most common Barrier Games is called ‘Battleship’ and is designed for children ages 7 years+. It encourages children to use both their receptive and expressive language skills. As a strategy game, this Barrier Game is also great for supporting reasoning and other cognitive abilities.

Reusable sticker books make a great barrier game for younger children. They love our Farm and Underwater World sticker books. These reusable sticker books serve as an exciting medium for practicing spatial concepts and direction-giving—critical components of early language comprehension and expression. I get two of each sticker book so that I have two sets of pictures and stickers.

Benefits of Barrier Games:

• Listening and Auditory Memory: Engage in fun, collaborative back-and-forth dialogue that sharpens listening and helps build auditory memory.

• Sentence Length Extension: Encourage the use of descriptive language and intricate instructions to support the expansion of sentence structure.

• Vocabulary Development: From food to animals, our games facilitate vocabulary growth by integrating familiar items with new and exciting terms.

• Speech Sound Practice: Introduce and reinforce specific speech sounds through games that utilize target sounds within words.

• Clear Speech Training: Offer immediate feedback on speech clarity in a positive, game-focused environment.

Our collection is curated with care to support speech pathologists, parents, and educators in the shared goal of fostering robust language skills in children. Delve into our Barrier Games and discover a fun, impactful approach to language development and speech and language activities.

Browse now and enrich the linguistic landscape of your classroom or home!