{"id":1820,"date":"2025-11-07T08:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/?p=1820"},"modified":"2026-05-20T15:57:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:57:15","slug":"speech-exercises-to-do-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/esperanza\/therapy-in-action\/speech-exercises-to-do-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Speech Exercises to Do at Home With Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child is working on speech and language skills, simple at-home activities can make a big difference. At&nbsp;<strong>Terapia Infantil Esperanza<\/strong>&nbsp;in Southern New Mexico, our speech-language pathologists often share practical exercises families can use to help children practice communication in fun, natural ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are&nbsp;<strong>three easy speech exercises<\/strong>&nbsp;you can try at home to strengthen your child\u2019s language, listening, and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Mirror Talk: Practicing Sounds Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Goal:&nbsp;<\/em>Improve articulation and awareness of mouth movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sit with your child in front of a mirror so they can see how their mouth, tongue, and lips move when forming sounds. Pick one or two target sounds\u2014such as p, b, or s\u2014and model them slowly. Encourage your child to copy you, watch their reflection, and make silly faces or exaggerated movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Try this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice \u201cspeech warm-ups\u201d by blowing kisses, puffing cheeks, or stretching your tongue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn it into a game: say \u201cLet\u2019s see who can make the biggest smile when saying s-s-s-snake!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mirror play helps children visualize speech production and boosts self-awareness\u2014especially for kids who need extra help forming clear sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Story Time Chats: Expanding Vocabulary and Comprehension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Goal:<\/em>&nbsp;Strengthen language understanding and expressive skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading with your child builds vocabulary, but conversation after reading builds comprehension. After each page or story, pause and talk about what happened. Ask open-ended questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cWhat do you think will happen next?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHow do you think the character feels?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCan you tell me your favorite part?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also retell the story together using your own words, drawings, or toys. These interactions help children connect words to ideas, improve sentence structure, and express their thoughts clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Everyday Labeling: Building Functional Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Goal:&nbsp;<\/em>Increase language use in daily routines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn everyday moments\u2014mealtime, playtime, errands\u2014into opportunities to name and describe things around you. Point to objects and say their names (\u201cThis is your&nbsp;<strong>cup<\/strong>. It\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>red<\/strong>!\u201d), or describe actions (\u201cYou\u2019re&nbsp;<strong>jumping high!<\/strong>\u201d). Encourage your child to repeat words or fill in the blanks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cWe\u2019re eating ____.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cThe car is ____.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repetition and labeling help children learn new words naturally and boost confidence using language outside the therapy room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Home Practice Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speech therapy works best when practice continues beyond sessions. Even a few minutes of daily speech-focused play can reinforce your child\u2019s progress and help new skills stick. At Esperanza, our therapists partner with families to provide personalized at-home strategies and track growth together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Support Your Child\u2019s Speech at Home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for speech therapy for children in Las Cruces or Anthony, Esperanza Children\u2019s Therapy is here to help. Our therapists provide engaging, play-based speech sessions and guidance for families to continue progress at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ll\u00e1manos al&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:(575) 647-3773\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(575) 647-3773<\/a>&nbsp;o visita&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/esperanza\/\">aitkids.com\/esperanza<\/a>&nbsp;to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help your child thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recursos Adicionales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore these trusted resources for more speech and language ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.asha.org\/public\/speech\/development\/activities-to-encourage-speech-and-language-development\/?srsltid=AfmBOophBC_-9CLb6XfOXT12TuCK96-8kYhLsFcPihMFsNcbMZYbn6bT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) \u2013 Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingrockets.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading Rockets \u2013 Reading Tips for Parents of Young Children<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your child is working on speech and language skills, simple at-home activities can make a big difference. At&nbsp;Esperanza Children\u2019s Therapy&nbsp;in Southern New Mexico, our speech-language pathologists often share practical exercises families can use to help children practice communication in fun, natural ways. Below are&nbsp;three easy speech exercises&nbsp;you can try at home to strengthen your [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1821,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wpai_meta_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1820","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-therapy-in-action"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1820","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1820"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1820\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1821"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1820"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1820"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aitkids.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1820"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}