Oral and speech exercises are fun and effective tools that help children develop their speaking abilities and improve control over their breathing and mouth muscles. Here is a set of simple daily activities you can practice with your children at home:
1️⃣ Blowing Balloons 🎈
It helps strengthen the mouth muscles and improves the child’s ability to control their breath while speaking.
2️⃣ Using a Straw 🍼
Ask your child to drink juice using a straw. This strengthens the lip muscles and improves control over mouth movements.
3️⃣ Whistling 🎵
Teaching your child how to whistle activates the mouth and tongue muscles and increases their flexibility.
4️⃣ Tongue Movement Exercises 👅
Exercises such as trying to touch the nose or chin with the tip of the tongue help enhance the flexibility of mouth muscles and improve the clarity of speech sounds.
5️⃣ Chewing Different Foods 🍎
Eating crunchy fruits or vegetables helps strengthen the jaw muscles and improves chewing and speech abilities.
6️⃣ Playing with Soap Bubbles 🫧
Blowing soap bubbles trains the child to control their breathing in a fun and engaging way.
7️⃣ Reading Aloud 📖
Regularly reading a short story out loud helps children develop speech and expression skills and boosts their self-confidence.
💡 Tip:
Make the exercises fun and full of laughter—this motivates your child to continue and turns practice time into an enjoyable experience.
💙 In Summary:
Simple daily exercises can make a real difference in your child’s journey toward clearer speech and greater confidence. At Mawaheba Center, we provide practical therapy plans tailored to each child’s individual needs.
