Speech and Language Therapy packs for

  • children with delayed language
  • children with autism
  • children learning English.


May 2022: Best in Children’s Development Products, Central England Prestige Award.


I am thrilled to say I have won this award for the second year running! Pictured here with my daughter holding a box of Toys For Talking goodies :)

19th March 2024 BRAND NEW! Sensory Stories: I am adding a new section on Sensory Stories based on familiar picture books. The first one, Stick Man, is available now! See the links below for the pack without the book, and with the book:


https://www.toysfortalking.co.uk/store/Stick-Man-Sensory-Story-Pack-no-book-p638735541


https://www.toysfortalking.co.uk/store/Stick-Man-Sensory-Story-Pack-with-Paperback-Book-p638735124


 27th March 2024 BRAND NEW! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sensory Story Packs are now up in the shop and ready to go:


https://www.toysfortalking.co.uk/store/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sensory-Story-Pack-no-book-p640407841


https://www.toysfortalking.co.uk/store/The-Very-Hungry-Caterpillar-Sensory-Story-Pack-With-Board-Book-p642662543



I will gradually be adding packs to this section - contact me if you have any sensory story requests :)


You can find the stories in the ‘Sensory Toys’ section.


May 2023 BRAND NEW! Delivery to U.S.A and to Australia:   I am now dispatching to these 2 countries from this website shop. There is a Flat Rate of £30 delivery charge per order, regardless of number of packs bought, and there is no goods and services tax as my business does not reach the threshold for paying/charging this tax.


February 2023 Delivery Update: Free Delivery within the U.K.   Orders are dispatched within 1 week, and sent using Royal Mail 48 (or Next Day delivery for large orders). You will receive a tracking number as soon as your order is dispatched.


I accept a range of payment methods  in my website shop: PayPal, credit/debit card or Bank Transfer. I now also accept Purchase Orders from schools, nurseries, and NHS Trusts. Just choose your preferred method at the checkout for further information.


For shipping to countries in the E.U., please go to my Etsy shop.  Bear with me - I will try to find a way to process the latest taxes for products to E.U. Countries from my website shop, but in the meantime please go to my Etsy shop. All the same packs are available, and  I have been sending packs to Europe for the last 5 years.


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BRAND NEW in August 2021: Gift Cards now available for £25, £50 or £100! Follow the link below.

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Picture Packs with Toys and Books to boost speech and language skills
Designed and made by Gwen Brown, Speech and Language Therapist (retired)


Buy a range of toy, book and picture packs designed to help children learn more words while playing simple games with you. These packs are based on my 30 years experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working with children with delayed language and children with Autism. 

All the packs are designed to work on particular vocabulary and word levels, and come in labelled bags for easy transport and storage. 
Target vocabulary includes animals, transport, clothes, food, parts of the body, action words, feelings, weather, colours, sizes, prepositions.

There are packs designed to work at the 2 word level, 3 word level, 4 word level, and 5 word level,  as well as packs to practise picture exchange and taking turns giving instructions with bricks.  

The section on ‘Colourful Semantics’  features packs that use colour-coding to support your child understanding and using sentences, and learning Maths concepts.

The  section on ‘Blank Levels Packs’ features  books and toys with a comprehensive set of picture activities to support your child answering questions typically asked by teachers to 4-6 year olds.

The section on ‘Assessment’ features packs using toys and pictures to quickly screen Word Level, Blank Levels, Concepts, and  Speech Sounds. These packs assume that the user has experience of assessment/screening, and so there are no instructions, but each pack includes a photocopiable record sheet.

Have a browse, and contact me (‘Email me’ button below) if you have any questions about the packs or would like anything custom-made. 

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See below for latest reviews and for descriptions of the range of packs on offer, with example pictures and descriptions of language areas to work on through play. 

                                                CUSTOMER REVIEWS

BUILD 2 DINOSAURS PACK

”Another quality item. I am so excited to use this in Speech Therapy. Very well made product and easy to use.”

Steffani W. (U.S.A.)  12/03/23


PEPPA LOVES THE PARK BLANK LEVELS 1-3 THERAPY PACK “This resource kit is amazing and has everything you could need for your language goals. Everything is great quality and well planned out for you to use straight away. I can’t wait to use it with my clients.”

Christina S. (Australia)  07/03/23

PEPPA LOVES THE PARK BLANK LEVELS 1-3 THERAPY PACK

”I have been very happy with the resources I bought at toys for talking. I came across the company by recommendation of a speech and language therapist working with my daughter who has a diagnosis of ASD and she is 5y old. My daughter is confident of single words, mainly nouns but we are trying to expand language to verbs/action words and 2 words together. I find the visuals very good.”

Sonia C.A.   (U.K.).        27/02/23

PINEAPPLE FEELINGS PACK

Dyan D. (U.S.A.).     19/11/22

BLANK LEVELS SCREEN SUPERMARKET TRIP

”Fantastic resource! My 2nd purchase.”

Julie S. (U.K.)    28/08/22

DEAR ZOO 2 WORD LEVEL PICTURE PACK

”I required 25 word packs from Gwen and from the start she has been so helpful and friendly and has answered every question I have had! Nothing has been too much trouble for her and I really appreciate all the work that has been put into these Word packs. The children receiving them are going to find them as brilliant as i do.”

Zoe S. (U.K.).   19/03/22

FIRE ENGINE AND HELICOPTER BUILDING SET

”This set was just what I needed. Well made as usual. I think I may have a slight addiction to Gwen’s products.”

Steffani W. (U.S.A.).   06/04/22

BIG AND LITTLE OBJECTS AND PICTURES 4 WL PACK (1)

”Great for SL groups, lovely item received quickly”

Sally B (U.K.).       07/04/22


WHY?  AND HOW? QUESTIONS BUMPER PICTURE PACK

”Absolutely amazing products. very high quality. I will be purchasing more in the future! Thank you for offering such wonderful tools for our babies!”

Michelle F. (Australia).        25/03/22

ZOG WHY AND HOW BUMPER PACK

”Amazing activity once again. Top quality. The kids really enjoyed it.”

Steffani W. (U.S.A.) 06/04/22



STORY SEQUENCING PACK - BASEBOARD WITH 2 STORY SETS ‘

“The story sequencing pack is great, it is being used for a child who will not talk in our setting. We've only had chance to use it once so far, but she was very interested in it, and I am sure that it will help. “

Julie W. (U.K.)         16/12/21



WHAT’S INSIDE: MINI FIDGET TOYS IN BRICK BOXES

“As a Special Needs Teacher this resource is amazing. My children absolutely LOVED it! learning without realising it. FUN, FUN, FUN.” Julie S. (U.K.)    05/03/22




ACTIVITY REQUESTS VOCABULARY PACK (COMMISSION)

I'm delighted that I came across Gwen online. Her resources are truly excellent! They are engaging, varied and well thought out. I placed a second order days after receiving my first packs! Gwen has saved me so much time in preparing home lessons for my daughter. She also made some bespoke resources for me. Her care and attention in creating these resources is second to none! Gwen's wealth of experience is evident as she had some excellent suggestions. I will definitely be buying much more from Gwen in the future!

Leila L. (U.K.)           27/10/21

GRANDPA PIG’S BOAT BUILDING SET

“This worked so well for the children I am working with . The toys came on time and in great condition . Very easy to use. I would highly recommend Toys for Talking.”

Lynne  D.    (U.K.)       12/08/21

MR POTATO HEAD PICTURE EXCHANGE & ACTION LOTTO

“My niece loves it. Also the seller sent me an e-mail to say she had just updated the pack after I had placed the order and would send me the new and improved version, which I thought was a lovely thing to do and much appreciated.”

Hannah McL.        (U.K.)            11/06/21

BLUE WHALE AND GREEN HELICOPTER SMALL BUILDING SET

“The lego sets have been great for some Lego therapy type groups that I am running with some year 1 children. The accompanying vocab sheets and "I want... " cards have proved very useful for them too.“

Nicola B.     (U.K.)     23/06/21

STICK MAN STORY SEQUENCING AND COLOURFUL SEMANTICS PACK

”Very well made. Quick shipping. Quality products as always. I am a repeat customer”

Steffani W.      (USA)        08/04/21

BLANK LEVELS 1-3+ BUMPER PACK GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE

”A very nice and well-made set of materials - perfect for my work as a SLP and ESL teacher! I love this seller’s materials and can’t get enough!”

Ellen V.        (Spain)          27/02/21

THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE 2 WORD LEVEL PACK

”These are the best tools for language development - from age 1.5-6 - and so much fun. Each book/set grows with the child and can be really fun and inspiring through all the stages from beginning speech through reading development. Very interactive! Beautiful and child-friendly graphics. Highly recommend to all parents. “

Anna S.     (USA)         09/02/21

1-4 WL  LANGUAGE SCREENING PACK

“I love Gwen Brown's therapy resources and children love them too! The key to a great initial assessment of a child's speech and language = engaging the child in play that is so fun, they are only focused on the toys and me and don't even notice they are being assessed!”

Lisa T-J     (UK)       31/10/20

BOATS, CARS, PLANES & TRAINS PICTURE EXCHANGE PACK “My daughter has severe ASD, severe global delay and is non-verbal. We absolutely loved this and had lots of flappy hands (which is a big approval!). Will be ordering more items from this seller! Thank you x”

Natasha R      (UK)            18/10/20

FARM ANIMALS 3WL COLOURFUL SEMANTICS  PACK

“Really well made set with clear ideas on how to utilise with my child! Will absolutely be buying more! Thank you”

Aisling S       (UK)          24/07/20

BLANK LEVELS 1-4 THERAPY PACK SUPERHEROES

”Thank you so much. Your Superhero Blank Pack arrived today. It’s absolutely brilliant! So many great ideas and resources for each blank level in one pack. I can’t wait to use it with children on my caseload (most of whom are superhero mad!) This pack is such good value considering how long it must have taken you to Plan and create it. Thank you.”

Bryony A      (UK)   17/06/20

WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT 2WL PACK “Gwen has made my life so much easier! I am a self-contained special education teacher, working with students with multiple disabilities. All of her language kits provide engaging formats that keeps students wanting more!...I have bought 6 of her items and have NEVER been disappointed.”


Meghan H.      (USA)      24/10/19

GOLDILOCKS AND THE 3 BEARS 4WL PACK “I love Gwen's imaginative and fun resources and have a good selection now- though always room for more😉My favourite to date is Goldilocks and the 3 bears. They are very versatile- I've used them for language concept work; ICW; and phonology work too. So they are ideal for busy therapists who need to have ready resources. Gwen is so helpful too and will adapt her resources to your needs and also custom make them if there's something specific that you need.”


Maxine J.       (UK)        06/05/19


MR POTATO HEAD PACK

“This product has been so amazing! My son wasn’t able to use PECS prior to this but he loves Mr Potato Head so much that he will finally reach out and tell me he knows the body parts on the cards.”


Ashley E.                                       (USA)            03/07/19

BUMPER SENSORY PACK OF 8 FIDGET TOYS

“These have been brilliant for ASD children in my class.”


Rebecca B.          (UK).              06/10/18



Sensory/Reward Toys
Help children ask for toys they love using picture exchange (PECS). Choose visual, tactile, fidget, sound maker toys or Mr Potato Head Toys - they come with picture symbols including ‘Help’, ‘I want..’, ‘I can see...’,  ‘I can hear...’, ‘It’s a.....’.

   VISUAL SENSORY TOYS 
    MRS POTATO HEAD

Building Sets
Help children ask for bricks or pieces, then take turns giving instructions to make a toy. Great for paired and small group work and for social use of language.

                 MOTORBIKE
    WHALE AND PRESENT

Miniature Objects
Help children match toy objects to pictures, and to understand and use more prepositions and verbs while playing. Some of these use ‘Colourful Semantics’ theory to help children form sentences.

PREPOSITIONS in, on, under behind, in front, next to
COLOURFUL SEMANTICS Maths:1-5, same, more, fewer

Picture/Book Sets
Help children understand and use more words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions) at the 2 word level, 3 word level, 4 word level, and 5 word level, linked to their favourite book or topic. Some use ‘Colourful Semantics’ 

3 WORD LEVEL: e.g. the bear is on a red bike.
COLOURFUL SEMANTICS:   4 word level sentences e.g. the lazy farmer lay in bed

 What’s in the shop

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See best-selling items or ask for bespoke options

This online shop is run by Gwen Brown, retired Speech and Language Therapist

Contact me any time - I will respond within 1 working day.

gwenmary6@gmail.com

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