Communication Board Maker

Build a custom communication board — a grid of core words and needs your student can point to, like help, more, all done, and break. Print it for a desk, binder, or velcro board. Available in English and Spanish.

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About our free communication board maker

Our free communication board maker builds a printable, personalized classroom visual in minutes. Pick a picture and a label for each card — choose from our built-in icon library, search photos, or upload your own — then print it for free, in English or Spanish.

Visual supports like schedules, First/Then boards, and token boards help students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences understand expectations, handle transitions, and stay motivated. Teachers, special educators, therapists, and parents use them every day at school and at home.

Frequently asked questions

Is the communication board maker free?
Yes. You can build and print a communication board for free, with no login required to print. A free teacher account also lets you save your visuals and assign them to your class.
Can I use my own pictures?
Yes. Every card can use a built-in icon, a photo found with the picture search, or an image you upload — great for real photos of your classroom, materials, or activities.
Can I edit a saved communication board?
Yes. Save it to your free teacher account and reopen it any time from Saved Worksheets — your cards and options come back exactly as you left them, ready to tweak and reprint.
Can I make a communication board in Spanish?
Yes. Switch the Language option to Español and the printed board comes out in Spanish — headings, labels, and name/date lines included. The icon library is searchable in both languages, and anything you type yourself is kept exactly as you wrote it.

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If you have questions or concerns, or if you would like to share pictures and ideas about how to use our worksheets,

please contact us at literacyworksheets@gmail.com

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