Free I Want More Sentence Strip Template
A themed sentence strip that pairs a fixed I want more starter with cut-out food and drink cards, so your child can ask for a second helping without the words.
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- Editable in browser
I want more ___ ___ ___
Cut out these cards
Print the picture-card version for a ready-to-cut strip. The blank base is for your own cards.
- Print the strip. The picture-card version prints the base and its cards together.
- Laminate the strip base and cut out the picture cards.
- Add velcro to each card and each blank slot on the strip.
- Your child places cards after the starter word to build a sentence.
The I want more sentence strip turns one of the most common requests at the table into something your child can hand you. They start with the fixed I want more opener, then add a food or drink card to say exactly what they want more of. Instead of crying or pointing at the fridge, your child hands you I want more plus milk and you know just what to do.
This template prints in two parts. The blank version is a reusable strip base: the boxless I want more starter followed by empty slots and a label frame, ready to laminate and keep. The with symbols version adds a matching tray of food and drink cards, cut to the exact slot size, so each card drops neatly onto the strip.
Snack and meal times are the easiest place to teach this strip, because the reward is built in. When your child completes the strip, give them the second helping right away. That instant payoff is what teaches them the strip works, and it is a motivating way to practice building a longer request.
When to use this template
Best at meals and snack time, when a child who wants a second helping needs a fast way to ask, and a motivating strip to practice with because the food rewards the request.
How to customize this template
- Swap a symbol for a photo of the exact food or cup your child wants more of, so the request is unmistakable.
- Add the specific snacks your child asks for most, so the tray matches what is really on the shelf.
- Print spares of the highest-use cards, since food cards take the most wear from sticky hands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an I want more sentence strip?
- It is a strip that holds a fixed I want more starter next to a blank slot. Your child adds a food or drink card to finish the sentence, then hands you the whole strip so you know exactly what they want a second helping of.
- What cards come with this strip?
- The tray covers mealtime basics: eat, drink, apple, milk, and water. Print the tray as is, or open it in the free editor to add the exact foods and drinks your child reaches for.
- What is the difference between the blank and with symbols versions?
- The blank version is the reusable strip base you laminate and keep: the I want more starter, empty slots, and a label frame. The with symbols version adds the matching tray of food and drink cards to cut out and drop onto the slots.
- Why is more a good word to teach early?
- More is one of the highest-use requests a young child makes, and it works across food, play, and daily life. Building it into a sentence strip gives your child a flexible way to ask for more of almost anything.
- Is this I want more sentence strip free to print?
- Yes. Download both the blank base and the with symbols version with no email required, or open the strip in the free editor to change the starter, set the number of slots, and swap in your own photos before you print.
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