Speech therapy games

Speech therapy doesn’t have to feel like a classroom lesson. In fact, the most effective sessions are often the ones that feel like play. With the right speech therapy games, children can build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and strengthen communication skills—all while having fun.

At OrbRom Center in Phnom Penh, we believe that children learn best through engaging, meaningful activities. That’s why our speech therapy sessions are filled with interactive games that keep kids motivated and focused—whether they’re working on speech sounds, social communication, or language comprehension.

Why Games Work in Speech Therapy

Games provide natural opportunities for conversation, turn-taking, and listening. They allow children to practice speech and language skills in real-life social situations—a critical part of generalizing what they learn in therapy.

Here’s why games are so effective:

• Reduce pressure and anxiety during learning

• Encourage repetition and engagement

• Improve social interaction and emotional regulation

• Help therapists embed goals in everyday play

• Keep sessions dynamic and fun, especially for young children

Whether used at home or in therapy, speech therapy games turn practice into progress.

Top Speech Therapy Games to Try at Home

Here are some speech therapist-approved games you can play with your child to support communication goals:

1. Simon Says (with a Twist)

Focus: Following directions, listening, and vocabulary
Example: “Simon says touch something soft,” or “Simon says find something that starts with B.”

2. Guess the Emotion

Focus: Expressive language, emotional vocabulary, social communication
Use picture cards or make faces and have your child guess the emotion and describe a time they felt the same.

3. Story Cubes

Focus: Sentence formation, storytelling, articulation
Roll dice with pictures and use them to create a silly story together.

4. 20 Questions

Focus: Descriptive language, answering WH-questions, category knowledge
Pick a person, place, or thing and have your child ask yes/no questions to figure it out.

5. What’s Missing?

Focus: Memory, naming, and descriptive skills
Place a few objects on a tray, then remove one while the child’s eyes are closed. Ask what’s missing and describe it.

6. Picture Book Pause

Focus: Vocabulary expansion and WH-questions
Read aloud and pause to ask, “What’s happening?” “Why is he sad?” “What do you think will happen next?”

These activities can be adapted based on age, skill level, and speech goals.

How Speech Therapy Games Are Used at OrbRom Center

At OrbRom Center Phnom Penh, we integrate customized speech therapy games into every child’s session. Our speech-language pathologists use games to address:

• Articulation and pronunciation of speech sounds

• Language delays (vocabulary, sentence structure, grammar)

• Receptive language (understanding and following instructions)

• Social communication (turn-taking, eye contact, conversation)

• Stuttering and fluency

• Expressive language and storytelling

Our therapists carefully select or create games based on each child’s individual learning plan, ensuring that therapy is not only effective—but enjoyable.

We also provide parents with home-based game ideas so they can reinforce therapy goals during playtime.

Why Phnom Penh Families Trust OrbRom Center

Parents choose OrbRom Center for speech therapy in Phnom Penh because we offer:

• Experienced, certified speech-language pathologists

• Bilingual therapy options (English and Khmer)

• Individual and small-group therapy formats

• A sensory-friendly, child-centered environment

• Ongoing parent communication and involvement

Whether your child is nonverbal, has delayed speech, or needs support with social skills, we tailor therapy to your child’s unique strengths and challenges.

Turning Play Into Progress

Speech therapy games are more than just fun—they’re a powerful way to help children unlock their voice, connect with others, and express themselves confidently.

If you’re in Phnom Penh and looking for engaging, effective speech therapy for your child, OrbRom Center is here to help. Let’s turn playtime into progress—together.