Top 10 Speech Therapy Exercises You Can Try at Home

Speech therapy plays a vital role in helping children develop communication skills. While professional therapists guide progress, practicing at home can speed up results. Here are ten effective speech therapy exercises you can try with your child.

1. Mirror Exercises

Children learn by imitation. Stand in front of a mirror with your child and practice making different sounds, words, and facial expressions. This visual feedback improves articulation and pronunciation.

2. Tongue Twisters

Simple tongue twisters help strengthen oral muscles and improve speech clarity. Start with easy phrases like “She sells seashells” and gradually increase difficulty as their skills improve.

3. Blowing Bubbles

Blowing bubbles strengthens mouth muscles required for speech. It also encourages breath control, which is essential for clear speaking.

4. Flashcards with Pictures

Use flashcards with images to name objects and describe what they do. This improves vocabulary, word recall, and sentence-building abilities.

5. Sound Sorting Games

Create categories for sounds (e.g., words that start with “B” or “P”) and let your child sort words into groups. This enhances phonemic awareness and sound recognition.

6. Storytelling Time

Encourage your child to make up stories or describe pictures in a book. Ask questions to keep the conversation going and expand their vocabulary.

7. Singing Songs

Singing improves rhythm, memory, and pronunciation. Choose songs with repetitive lyrics to help reinforce word patterns.

8. Breathing Exercises

Deep breathing helps with voice control and clarity. Teach your child to take slow breaths and release them while speaking words or sentences.

9. Puppet Play

Using puppets makes practice more engaging. Role-playing conversations with puppets encourages expressive language and social interaction.

10. Word Repetition Drills

Repeat key words multiple times in a fun way, like chanting or rhyming. This repetition reinforces word pronunciation and usage.

Consistent practice at home supports professional speech therapy and builds confidence in children. Incorporate these activities into daily routines for fun and effective learning.

At OrbRom Center, we offer specialized speech therapy services tailored to children’s needs, along with occupational therapy programs to support overall development. Contact us to learn more about our programs.