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title: "Themed Therapy: All About Sharks"
description: Do you like engaging speech and language sessions and feeling organized? That’s what themed therapy does for me!
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# [Themed Therapy: All About Sharks](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/themed-therapy-all-about-sharks)

 Written by [Abby Carlson](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/author/abby-carlson) | Tue, Aug 25, 2026

Do you like engaging speech and language sessions and feeling organized? That’s what themed therapy does for me! Below are ideas to create a shark theme in your session - remember to adapt and review these activities for appropriateness to target specific needs and goals of each student.  

Vocabulary

I like to begin by asking, what do you know about sharks? What do you want to learn? Teaching, reviewing and practicing vocabulary related to sharks, such as "fin," "gills," "teeth," "ocean," and "predator."

- [National Geographic Kids: Things You Wanna Know Shark Video](https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/books/article/ultimate-book-of-sharks)
- [World Wildlife Foundation: 10 Facts about Sharks](https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/sharks)

Articulation Practice

A shark theme is great for targeting /sh, r, k/ !

- [TPT: Shark Art Thumbprint page with /r/ targets](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thumbprint-Shark-ART-freebie-articulation-sample-pages-3928226?st=4b18d501e2b111820a697112e672317f)
- [Boom Cards: Feed the Shark with /r/ targets](https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/free-feed-the-shark-initial-r-articulation-39AbAiyWNS8LM2LDh)
- [TPT: Shark Craft with initial /sh/ targets](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shark-Week-Speech-Therapy-Craftivity-3882737?st=af180e6bd6422c0d823c71eb0e5da4ff)

Comprehension

Engage in discussions about the story, characters, and main ideas. Ask comprehension questions to promote understanding and critical thinking.

- [TPT: Shark Lady Book Companion K-5](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shark-Lady-Book-Companion-K-5-5322049?st=0e7ec3b76e1e7ae2c2ea88adf9039d2e)
- [Storyline Online: Clark the Shark](https://storylineonline.net/books/clark-the-shark/) 

Descriptive Language

Have students describe different types of sharks using adjectives and descriptive language. For example, "The great white shark is enormous and powerful, with razor-sharp teeth." Encourage students to be specific and use vivid vocabulary.

- [Adjectives for Sharks](https://www.online-field-guide.com/adjectives-for-sharks-words-to-describe-sharks/)
- [Describe the Shark](https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/sharks-rays/spectacular-shark-pictures)

Rhyming and Phonological Awareness

Practice rhyming words related to sharks. Create word families with shark-related words, such as "shark, dark, park" or "fin, spin, grin." Encourage students to generate their own rhyming words and create short rhymes or poems.

- [TPT: Feed the Shark Rhyming Boom Cards](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Feed-the-Shark-Rhyming-Words-Boom-Cards-Speech-Therapy-6765283?st=2751bcc4c99643162d390ef7ef0bf863)
- [TPT: Pop-up Shark with CVC words](https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pop-Up-Speech-and-Language-Craft-Shark-CVC-short-vowels-3778269?st=d98c89f5ded8ee8b18e1423978855bb9)

Extension Ideas

- [Florida Museum Website: Shark Awareness Classroom Activities](https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/teaching-resources/shark-classroom-activities/)
- Recipe: [Shark Snack Mix ](https://www.shakentogetherlife.com/shark-week-snack-mix/)
- [Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Shark Cam](https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams/shark-cam)
- [National Geographic Kids: Shark Games (matching and spot the difference)](https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/puzzles/article/matching-sharks)
- [Boom Cards: Made for Me Literacy Shark & Ocean Friends Bundle](https://wow.boomlearning.com/store/bundle/7mq8F9xMwas28iFzP)

Enjoy a shark-tastic session!

 

*Author: Emma Petrucci M.S., CCC-SLP*

\*\*\*All links were free at the time of posting 

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