Communication is the key to connecting with the world around us. Whether you are working on articulation, vocabulary, or social skills, consistency is essential. You do not need expensive materials to make progress—in fact, everyday routines can become powerful learning opportunities.

Below are five effective clinical activities adapted for home use to help children and young adults communicate with confidence.

1. Narrating Daily Routines (Language Expansion)

Narrating daily routines involves describing actions in real time. This exposes listeners to new vocabulary and sentence structures without pressure to respond immediately.

• The Activity: Talk through your actions out loud while cooking, cleaning, or driving.
• For Kids: Use “sportscasting” during play, such as “You are pushing the blue car fast” or “The tower is getting tall.”
• For Teens & Adults: Explain a complex task step by step, such as playing a video game or cooking a meal, to build sequencing skills.

2. Mirror Practice (Articulation)

Visual feedback is crucial for correcting sound errors. Watching mouth movements helps the brain learn proper tongue and lip placement.

• The Activity: Practice target sounds or words in front of a mirror.
• For Kids: Play “Silly Faces” by sticking out the tongue, rounding lips like a fish, or smiling wide to warm up oral muscles.
• For Teens & Adults: Read aloud or rehearse conversation scripts while watching for tension in the jaw or neck.

3. Guessing Games (Logic & Vocabulary)

Guessing games such as “20 Questions” build descriptive language, reasoning, and vocabulary by encouraging efficient categorization.

• The Activity: One person thinks of an object while the other asks yes-or-no questions to identify it.
• For Kids: Play “I Spy,” describing objects by color, shape, or size.
• For Teens & Adults: Play traditional 20 Questions using abstract categories like concepts or manufactured items.

4. Story Retelling (Memory & Sequencing)

Retelling stories strengthens memory, sequencing, and narrative skills—essential for academics and social interaction.

• The Activity: Ask for a summary after reading a book or watching a show.
• For Kids: Use picture books and prompt storytelling with “First, Next, and Last.”
• For Teens & Adults: Retell a movie or daily event, focusing on characters, events, and details.

5. Controlled Breathing (Fluency & Voice)

Breath support fuels speech. Regulated breathing supports fluency, voice volume, and speaking rate.

• The Activity: Practice deep diaphragmatic breathing to support calm and steady speech.
• For Kids: Use bubbles or pinwheels to practice gentle, controlled airflow.
• For Teens & Adults: Try box breathing (inhale 4 counts, hold 4, exhale 4) before speaking.

Take the Next Step

These activities are excellent maintenance tools. However, every voice is unique. For a customized plan or to explore specialized services, seek professional speech therapy in Las Vegas.

Contact Let’s Talk! Therapy Center today to schedule an evaluation and find your voice.