How to work on articulation skills with your child
How to work on articulation skills with your child
Practice a little bit each day: take 10-15 minutes a day to work on your child’s speech sounds with them. Consistency is key!
Model your child’s sounds: if your child incorrectly produces their speech sound, model it correctly for them to imitate. For example, if your child asks for the toy ‘nake’, say “Oh, you want the sssssnake!” Always reinforce your child for their efforts!
Use a mirror: a mirror provides your child with immediate visual feedback. Sometimes a child may think they are saying the sound correctly so it’s important for them to visually see their tongue and lip movements!
Be patient: your child’s speech sounds are not going to develop overnight. It takes lots of practice to learn a new skill! Try to make practicing fun so that your child does not become frustrated.
Incorporate games & books: find activities your child enjoys with their speech sound! For example, If your child is working on the K/G sound, use books such as “Kiss the cow!” or “The Grumpy Cat!”. There will be so many opportunities throughout the book to practice!