Parent resources
Speech practice resources for parents
Practical, plain-language guides for supporting speech-sound practice at home. None of them replace advice from a speech-language pathologist.
Practice guides
- How to practice speech sounds at homeA step-by-step method for practicing a speech sound with your child at home — from hearing the sound to words and sentences, with how to respond to errors.
- How long should kids practice speech at home?Why five to ten minutes of home speech practice most days is a realistic target for many families, and how to tell when a session is too long.
- How often should children practice speech sounds?Why brief practice on most days usually works better than one long weekly session, how to build the habit, and what to do about missed days.
- How to make speech practice funPractical ways to keep children motivated in speech practice: stories, characters, choice, praising effort and small celebrations.
- Articulation and speech-sound activities for kidsArticulation activities by level — listening, single words, phrases and conversation — that parents can use at home with any target sound.
- Speech practice without worksheetsYou don't need printables to practice speech sounds. Everyday objects, routines and short guided sessions work just as well.
- A checklist for practicing between therapy sessionsA simple weekly checklist for families reinforcing speech therapy at home: goals to confirm, a practice slot, tracking and questions for your next session.
By situation
- Speech practice at homeHow to run short, positive speech-sound practice at home: choosing one sound, a five-minute routine, what to avoid, tracking practice and when to ask an SLP.
- Speech games for kidsNo-prep speech games for practicing sounds at home: treasure hunts, silly sentences, stepping stones and more — plus how to keep games short and effective.
- Homeschool speech practiceHow homeschool families can build speech-sound practice into the school day: where it fits, how long, tracking progress, siblings, and when to involve an SLP.
- English pronunciation practice for kidsHelp children learning English practice sounds that don't exist in every language — TH, R, V, SH and S blends — with short, encouraging daily practice at home.
- Speech practice between therapy sessionsHow to reinforce your child's speech therapy at home between sessions: what to ask the SLP, a daily five-minute routine, tracking practice and staying positive.
- Articulation practice for kidsWhat articulation practice looks like for children, how repetition and modeling help, and how to build a five-minute daily habit at home.
- Speech therapy for toddlersHow to support your toddler's speech from ages 1 to 3: early language milestones, playful habits that build words, red flags to watch, and when to see an SLP.
By sound
En español
Try five minutes tonight
SoundSprout is guided daily practice for one speech sound: ten words, about five minutes, with a warm voice modeling every word. Up to five children per account.
SoundSprout supports home practice. It does not diagnose, evaluate or replace a licensed speech-language pathologist.