Printable Communication Cards for Children / Teens

Empower individuals to express their needs and feelings with these versatile Printable Communication Cards for Children / Teens, thoughtfully designed for use in school, therapy sessions, and home environments. Perfect for non-verbal individuals or those with selective mutism, autism, or other communication needs, these cards seamlessly facilitate everyday interactions and encourage self-advocacy.

What’s Inside:

• A comprehensive PDF containing 162 communication cards in US Letter Size (8.5 x 11 inches), covering a wide range of needs and emotions.
• Blank cards provided in JPEG format, which can easily be uploaded to Canva, resized, and customized by adding your own text.
• Ready-made cards featuring the friendly *Comic Sans* font; please note that these cards are not editable but are ready for immediate use.

The cards come in Color-Coded Sections: Each section is color-coded for quick identification. Here’s a breakdown of the categories and colors:

• Basic Needs & Requests (Blue)
• Feelings & Emotions (Orange)
• Social Interactions (Green)
• Classroom Needs (Dark Purple)
• Classroom Stationery Requests (Yellow)
• Preferences & Choices (Light Purple)
• Emotional Regulation & Coping (Turquoise)
• Sensory Needs (Light Pink)
• Daily Schedule & Transitions (Brown)
• Personal Boundaries & Safety (Red)
• Expressing Thoughts or Opinions (Light Green)
• Asking for Help or Information (Berry Pink)
• Health & Personal Care (Dark Blue)

Key Features of the Printable Communication Cards for Children / Teens:

• Ready-Made & Customizable: This set includes non-editable, ready-made cards in the playful Comic Sans font, plus blank templates in JPEG. Simply upload the JPEGs to design platforms like Canva, set the size to 8.5 x 11 inches, and add your own text using the text tool.

• Easy Access & Usage: You’ll receive a PDF file with all ready-made cards and JPEG files of blank templates. Print the entire set or select individual cards as needed. Cards are perfectly sized for attachment to lanyards, making them convenient for on-the-go use and ensuring accessibility wherever the child or teen may need them.

• Versatile Applications: Suitable for classrooms, homes, and therapy environments, these cards are invaluable tools for children and teens who may benefit from visual aids and structured prompts to communicate their needs, preferences, and emotions clearly and effectively.

This set is an essential resource for teachers, parents, therapists, and support staff, designed to enhance communication and provide children with a reliable tool to feel understood and supported in any setting.

Words and phases included in this set are:

I need a break
Please help me
Drink of water
I need a snack
I’m thirsty
I’m hungry
I don’t feel well
I need medicine
I need to wash my hands
Can I go to the nurse?
I need my comfort item
Bathroom
Yes
No
It’s too hot
It’s too cold
I am hurt
Call home
I feel happy
I feel sad
I am scared
I am angry
I am tired
I feel excited
I feel worried
I feel confused
I feel silly
I feel calm
I feel lonely
I feel frustrated
Hello
Goodbye
Thank you
Sorry
Please
Can I play?
 I need a friend
Let’s be friends
Can I sit here
Let’s share
Please wait
It’s my turn
I don’t understand
Can you repeat that?
I need help with this
I know the answer
I need more time
Can you show me?
Can I write instead?
Can you help me focus?
I need quieter space
Can I get help with my homework?
Can I work with a partner?
When do I hand in my homework?
I need a pencil
I need an eraser
Can I borrow a ruler?
I need a sharpener
Can I have a highlighter?
I need scissors
Can I get some paper?
I need glue
Can I use tape?
I need a calculator
Can I have a marker?
I need colored pencils
Can I have a notebook?
I need a folder
Can I use a stapler?
I need a whiteboard marker
Can I use the hole punch?
Can I have a paperclip?
I like this
I don’t like this
My favorite activity is...
don’t want to
Can I do something else?
Can we read?
Let’s do art
I’d like music time
Can we go outside?
I prefer quiet activities
Can we do a puzzle?
I’d like to play a game
I need to calm down
I need my sensory toy
Can I go to my calm corner?
I need some alone time
Can I draw to relax?
Can I squeeze a stress ball?
Please count with me
Can you read to me?
I want to listen to music
Can I take deep breaths?
I need to sit quietly
Can I hold a comfort item?
I need my headphones
It’s too loud
I need something to touch
I need my sensory cushion
The lights are too bright
I need to move around
 Can I use my fidget toy?
Can I have a weighted blanket?
I need to chew on something
I need to smell something calming
I need to feel something soft
I need to take off my shoes
 What’s next?
How much longer?
Is it time to go?
I’m not ready yet
I need to know the plan
What comes after this?
When is lunch?
When is home time?
Is it break time?
When is dinner time?
When is recess?
When is snack time?
I need space
Please don’t touch me
That hurts me
Please stop
I want to be alone
I don’t like that
Please move back
I feel safe here
I don’t feel safe here
Please don’t take my things
Please respect my personal space
I need to stay with an adult
I have an idea
I agree with you
I don’t agree
This is interesting
I don’t like this topic
I’d like to share my opinion
Who can help me?
What does this mean?
Can you show me how?
How do I do this?
Where should I go?
Who do I ask for this?
I need to wash my hands
I need to blow my nose
I have a headache
I feel itchy
I feel dizzy
I feel pain
I need a bandage
Can I lie down?
I have a stomachache
My throat hurts
I have a toothache
I need a tissue
I need my glasses
I need a pain reliever
I need my allergy medicine
I need my inhaler
I have a rash