--- title: Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) description: Discover great buys to support your child’s speech, language and communication needs. 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Whether your child needs a bit of extra support or has a diagnosed speech and language need, numerous playful and engaging resources are available to help.   Here are some brilliant finds, available online or on the high street, that help build confidence, spark conversation and make communication more fun at home.   ### **[![Mr. Potato Head.](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mr.%20Potato%20Head..png?width=309&height=309&name=Mr.%20Potato%20Head..png)](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7877322?utm_custom6=LIA&deeplink=true&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:629-618-1342|cid:20368907733|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:4173849565743293427|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9044967&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20368907733&utm_term=7877322&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19671806872&gbraid=0AAAAAD9II9mor6XH_oC-rhSZ2tq5vAj9r&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl5jHBhDHARIsAB0Yqjxax9W1fR2-b9OjuAA10PHFS6vJREcpdabP-pw6H3HDot89xQGktaUaAmeGEALw_wcB)**Mr. Potato Head A classic for a reason. Mr. Potato Head is fantastic for naming body parts, following instructions and making silly stories together. Children love mixing up the pieces, and it’s a brilliant prompt for talk. Available at [ Argos](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7877322?utm_custom6=LIA&deeplink=true&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:629-618-1342|cid:20368907733|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:4173849565743293427|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9044967&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20368907733&utm_term=7877322&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19671806872&gbraid=0AAAAAD9II9mor6XH_oC-rhSZ2tq5vAj9r&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl5jHBhDHARIsAB0Yqjxax9W1fR2-b9OjuAA10PHFS6vJREcpdabP-pw6H3HDot89xQGktaUaAmeGEALw_wcB)           ### **[![1](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.png?width=363&height=363&name=1.png)](https://www.johnlewis.com/melissa-doug-salad-spinner-play-set/p111976166)**Melissa & Doug Wooden Cutting Food Set Pretend play is a brilliant way to introduce action words like “slice”, “cut”, and “serve”. This set also helps with naming fruits and vegetables and using language around meals and routines. Available at [John Lewis & Partners](https://www.johnlewis.com/melissa-doug-salad-spinner-play-set/p111976166)             ### **[![Talking Photo Albums](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Talking%20Photo%20Albums.png?width=389&height=389&name=Talking%20Photo%20Albums.png)](https://www.talkingproducts.com/collections/talking-photo-albums-learning-resources/products/talking-albums-deluxe-education-learning)**Talking Photo Albums These clever albums let you record speech alongside each photo or image. They are brilliant for building vocabulary, sequencing stories and practising key words. You can use them for daily routines, family names, step-by-step instructions or favourite places. Anything meaningful to your child becomes a prompt for talk. Available at[Talking Products](https://www.talkingproducts.com/collections/talking-photo-albums-learning-resources/products/talking-albums-deluxe-education-learning)           ### **[![Oi Frog](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oi%20Frog.png?width=362&height=362&name=Oi%20Frog.png)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oi-Frog-Friends/dp/1444910868?&linkCode=sl1&tag=sendedventure-21&linkId=cc33b7fbf064a9c29e957aa42e814bb9&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)**Book: “Oi Frog!” by Kes Gray and Jim Field This hilarious rhyming story is full of silly sentences and language play, perfect for exploring rhyming sounds and word endings. Great for joining in, predicting, and giggling together.  Available at[Amazon](https://amzn.to/3J4CGkd)           ### **[![Toys for Talking Picture Packs](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Toys%20for%20Talking%20Picture%20Packs.png?width=308&height=308&name=Toys%20for%20Talking%20Picture%20Packs.png)](https://www.toysfortalking.co.uk/)**Toys for Talking Picture Packs These clever little kits combine toys, storybooks, and themed picture cards to prompt discussion and build language naturally through play. Designed by a speech and language therapist, they’re perfect for home use. Available at [Toys for Talking](https://www.toysfortalking.co.uk/)           ### Mixmups Mixmups is a vibrant stop-motion series on Channel 5's Milkshake that celebrates diversity and imaginative play. The show follows three friends named Pockets, Giggle and Spin on magical adventures using their Mixing Box to explore new worlds. Each character brings unique abilities, with Giggle using a wheelchair and Pockets being partially sighted, promoting inclusion and representation. The episodes encourage language development through storytelling, problem-solving, and interactive dialogue, making them a brilliant choice for children with speech, language, and communication needs. Watch it on [Channel 5's Milkshake](https://www.channel5.com/show/mixmups-series) ### **[![Mixmups](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mixmups.jpg?width=414&height=334&name=Mixmups.jpg)](https://www.channel5.com/show/mixmups-series)**       ### **[![Black Sheep Press](https://sendedventures.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Black%20Sheep%20Press.png?width=296&height=296&name=Black%20Sheep%20Press.png)](https://www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/)**Black Sheep Press Speech Sound Stories If your child is working on particular sounds, these fun story packs can help. They include simple activities and engaging stories to practise target sounds in context. Available at [Black Sheep Press](https://www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/)           There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to communication. However, these products are both playful and practical, making a real difference when used regularly at home. Whether it’s five minutes with a book or a game over dinner, every chat counts. Keep talking, keep playing, and see how the connection grows.   ***Disclaimer:** The information in this article is provided for general interest and should not be considered medical, therapeutic or educational advice. 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