COVID-19 Speech Information
Take a walk: Work on specific articulation issues with a fun walk around the block. As you walk with your child through the neighborhood, a park, or a shopping center, ask your child to look for things with your target sound. You look too, and see who can spot the most objects. For example, if your child needs help working in the sound of “r”, look for a “tree” or “bird” or “red car”.
I Spy: Take turns with your child describing an object that you see around you. Choose an object with the target sound without actually saying it out loud. Have your child guess the object by asking you questions. Have your child pose questions to you in complete sentences for added practice.
Plan and Prepare a Meal: Start by brainstorming ideas for dinner. Ask your child to participate by naming foods and drinks that you may serve. He or she can classify each food as you go, is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? As you prepare the food, get your child involved in the cooking process by naming what you are doing…chopping, slicing apples, twirling noodles, whatever the activity may be. While he may seem like he’s helping you in the kitchen, he will actually be improving his speech and articulation skills at the same time.