Fluency Resources

1. Slow & Steady Talking Time

• Set aside a few minutes each day for "slow talking time" where everyone in the family talks slowly and calmly.
  
  

• Model slow, relaxed speech rather than asking your child to “slow down.”
  
  

2. One-on-One “Special Talk Time”

• Spend 5–10 minutes daily giving your child your full attention—no interruptions or corrections.
  
  

• Let them choose the topic and talk freely while you listen patiently without rushing or finishing sentences.
  
  

3. Story Builder

• Take turns adding one sentence at a time to create a silly story.
  
  

• Encourage your child to speak slowly and take their time—make it fun and pressure-free.
  
  

4. Breathing Buddies

• Lie down with a small stuffed animal on your child’s belly and practice slow belly breathing.
  
  

• Calm breathing supports relaxed speech. Practice before reading or conversation time.
  
  

5. Sing Songs or Recite Rhymes

• Singing and rhythm-based speech (like nursery rhymes or poems) are often easier for children who stutter.
  
  

• Try familiar songs or chants together to build fluency and confidence.
  
  

6. Play “Telephone”

• Whisper a silly sentence slowly and have your child repeat it to the next person.
  
  

• Focus on taking turns and speaking slowly—not on perfect fluency.
  
  

7. Smooth Speech Scavenger Hunt

• Hide objects or pictures around the house. When your child finds one, they describe it using a “smooth” voice.
  
  

• Example: “I found a red ball. It bounces.”
  
  

8. Use Puppets or Stuffed Animals

• Let your child “be the teacher” or “make the puppet talk” with smooth, slow speech.
  
  

• This can reduce pressure and make speaking feel more playful.
  
  

🧠 Helpful Tips for Parents:

• Avoid correcting or finishing sentences. Give your child time to speak.
  
  

• Model slow, easy speech instead of instructing them to speak that way.
  
  

• Keep conversation times relaxed, not rushed.
  
  

• Praise confidence or effort, not just fluency.
  
  
  “I really liked how you took your time telling me that story!”