Everyday Idioms

Unlock Figurative Language with Visuals, Context, and Creative Expression

Bring idioms to life with this engaging set of 50 double-sided photo cards designed to boost students’ understanding of figurative language! Perfect for school-based speech-language pathologists, Everyday Idioms helps students decode, comprehend, and apply commonly used expressions through visual, contextual, and sentence-level support.

What’s Inside?

• Front of Card:
  A vivid, literal illustration of a popular idiom sparks curiosity and builds a visual connection.

• Back of Card:

  • The figurative meaning, clearly explained in a student-friendly way

  • A relatable sentence using the idiom in context

  • A sentence-completion task that invites students to apply what they’ve learned

Skills Targeted:

• Figurative Language Comprehension:
  Helps students interpret idiomatic expressions and understand their deeper meanings.

• Vocabulary Expansion:
  Builds a stronger, more expressive lexicon.

• Sentence Construction & Usage:
  Reinforces practical use through sentence-completion tasks.

• Verbal Reasoning:
  Encourages discussion and contextual analysis.

Why It Works?

• Created by an SLP for SLPs

• Makes abstract language accessible and engaging

• Supports diverse learners with multiple entry points: visual, verbal, and contextual

• Flexible format perfect for individual sessions, small groups, or classroom centers

Includes:

✔️ 50 double-sided idiom cards
✔️ Literal image on front, meaning + sentence + completion prompt on back
✔️ Compact storage box

Ages: 7 and up