Helpful Speech Tools

Activities, Games, Resources

Singing and Rhyming

A way to practice and help with child speech is easy and relaxing singing. This helps them build their musical talent while engaging their voice! A few songs that target specific sounds are:

1. Old MacDonald - "E, I, O"

2. The Bear Went Over The Mountain - "Th"

3. Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes - Pronunciation

I-Spy

I-Spy is a great activity game to play at home to build language acquisition. By focusing on objects with noises that the child can be struggling with or words in general, it can help with the growth of their speech!

Matching Games

Picture to Word games help children identify objects with their title. This will accelerate the growth of their learning and help with specific pronunciation troubles if practicing with a parent!

These games can be either physical, verbal, or online!

An amazing physical version of a type of this game can be found on Amazon: Link to Matching Game

Resources

There are a lot of online resources that can help with your child's speech process.

Better Speech: Online therapy for students struggling with their voice or language. Additionally gives a lot of helpful resources for parents!

Simply Speaking Club: Online platform that provide numerous games for children to have fun while learning!

The Hanen Centre: Offers evidence-based programs and practical strategies to support children with speech and language delays, focusing on helping parents become effective language facilitators.

Speech Therapy Ideas: Provides free resources, including therapy ideas, worksheets, and games, for parents and therapists working with children on speech and language development.

Super Duper Publications: Features a variety of speech therapy materials, such
as games and apps, designed to engage children and support their speech and language growth.