"There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map" Communication Board Set, Pirate-Themed Speech Therapy
- alykomerch
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Speech therapy just got more exciting with “There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map”, a fun and silly spin on the classic Old Lady series. This pirate-themed book is perfect for story-based intervention, especially when paired with a communication board set designed to support AAC users and language learners.
The There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map communication board set is a low-prep, high-impact tool to increase participation, support core vocabulary, and bring pirate-themed literacy to life in your therapy room.
What’s Included in the Pirate Communication Board Set?
This AAC-friendly product comes with four communication boards:☠️ 3 simple boards with large, clear icons for early communicators🏴☠️ 1 complex board for students using more robust AAC systems or targeting expanded language.
How to Use the Communication Board in Speech Therapy
The There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map communication board is designed to be flexible for a wide range of goals and student needs. Use this resource to:
🗣️ Model core words during read-alouds and echo reading
📖 Support story retell and sequencing activities
🎯 Reinforce targeted speech-language goals like labeling, requesting, or commenting📚 Increase AAC participation in classroom and small group settings
👥 Encourage peer interaction during circle time or themed speech groups
Who Is This Resource For?
This pirate-themed AAC board set is ideal for:
✅ SLPAs and SLPs who need story-based materials for mixed groups
✅ Special education teachers looking to include AAC users in class read-alouds
✅ Preschool and elementary classrooms using pirate units or literacy themes
✅ Paraprofessionals and instructional aides supporting students with communication needs
Why Use the Pirate AAC Boards?
Pairing familiar story structures with visual supports helps students make meaningful connections. The There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map communication board set makes it easy to embed AAC modeling into your daily routines, especially for early communicators or students with limited verbal speech.
This tool also encourages inclusive participation during literacy-based activities, which is essential for building communication confidence and functional language skills.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're planning a pirate-themed therapy week or just looking for a fun new way to use AAC in your sessions, this resource has you covered. The There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map communication board makes speech therapy more engaging, inclusive, and aligned with student interests.
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About the Author
Hi! I’m Kim, a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) with nearly a decade of school-based experience. I specialize in creating inclusive resources for AAC users and language learners. This blog was made to help other SLPAs and educators bring more joy and success into their speech sessions.
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