Improve Speech with These 5 Articulation Games in Speech Therapy

Improve Speech with These Five Articulation Games in Speech Therapy As a speech-language pathologist, having a variety of engaging articulation games is so important for effective speech therapy for children with speech sound disorders. Educational and fun speech therapy games play a key role in maintaining children’s interest and motivation during their sessions, boosting speech improvement.

"Introducing Articulation Arcade, a specialised speech therapy app tailored for children with articulation delay and articulation disorders. This innovative app features five entertaining and interactive articulation games: Four in a Row, Bingo, Spin the Wheel, Scratchcards, and Matching. Each game offers a dynamic way for children to practice their target sounds across different levels, from words to phrases and sentences, effectively enhancing their articulation skills

In the Four in a Row game, the child drops a counter and then has to say the word they landed on. The parent or therapist then takes a turn, providing an another opportunity for the child to hear the correct pronunciation. The game continues until one player gets four counters in a row, at which point they are declared the winner.

The Matching game is a fun twist on the classic memory matching game. The child has to find pairs of matching cards and say the target words. The app version of this game features engaging animations and sound effects that keep children engaged and motivated.

Bingo is another popular articulation game included in Articulation Arcade. The child stamps the correct picture when the name of a picture is called out, with the goal of getting four in a row to win the game.

Spin the Wheel is a simple yet engaging speech therapy game in which the child spins a wheel and then has to say the word they land on. A new picture appears after each turn, providing a variety of practice opportunities.

The Scratchcards game is a fun and interactive way for children to practice their target sounds. The child scratches the card to reveal a hidden picture, then practices saying the target sound at word, phrase, or sentence level.

In addition to these speech therapy games, Articulation Arcade also includes flashcards and a star rewards system to help keep children engaged and motivated. The flashcards feature allows children to practice their target sounds at their own pace, with a star being awarded for each correct pronunciation. This can help children stay motivated and competitive, as they strive to earn as many stars as possible.

 Overall, Articulation Arcade is a valuable tool for speech and language therapists looking for motivating and engaging articulation games to use in speech therapy. By providing a variety of interactive and fun ways to practice target sounds, the app can help children make significant progress in improving speech. The app is available on the App Store, and a lite version can be downloaded for free. The app is perfect for use in the clinic or as part of speech therapy at home.

Articulation Arcade is available on the AppStore. Try the lite version of the app for free.