Articulation therapy is designed to help students improve their clarity of speech by targeting specific speech sounds that can be challenging for them to produce correctly on their own. Through fun, personalized activities, students will work on correct sound production with frequent practice to help build their confidence in everyday communication. Goals are to support clear, understandable speech that helps succeed academically and socially.
Articulation therapy can also be tied to specific themes during the school year. Here's the breakdown of the general themes we discuss each quarter:
1st Quarter:
-Themes: Fall, Back to School, Football, Apples, Pumpkins
2nd Quarter:
-Themes: Winter, Snow, Holidays, Weather, Friendship
3rd Quarter:
-Themes: Spring, St. Patrick's Day, Earth Day, Sports
4th Quarter:
-Themes: Summer, Earth Day, Flowers, Vacations
Ideas you can do at home to build your child's articulation skills:
Sound Scavenger Hunt
Have your child find objects around the house that start with or contain the target sound. They say the word clearly each time they find one. If saying it in words is too easy, have them make up a sentence with the word.
Articulation Bingo
Create bingo cards with words containing the target sound. Call out words or show pictures, and your child marks them off when they say the word correctly.
Storytelling with Target Sounds
Encourage your child to create a short story using as many words with the target sound as possible. They can draw pictures to go with their story.
Mirror Practice
Use a mirror so your child can watch their mouth movements while practicing sounds to improve accuracy and awareness.
Lazy Day Reading
Read aloud together and pause for your child to say words with their target sounds or phrases.
Articulation Apps and Games
Use age-appropriate speech apps or online games that focus on practicing specific sounds in an interactive way.
Sing-Along Practice
Sing songs or nursery rhymes that include the target sounds, emphasizing clear articulation.
Picture Talk
Show your child a picture and have them describe it using sentences that include target sounds.