The BEST Websites for Practicing Speech Sounds at Home
Here is a list of my favorite websites for getting a little extra practice with speech sounds at home. These are NOT a replacement for speech therapy, but they are a great way to practice the speech sounds your therapist has recommended working on in specific ways at home. They are fun and engaging, and have sounds or letters built in! Some of them cost money, but some of them are free or have free versions. These are a great resource for therapists looking for session material as well.
Enjoy!
Vooks
Vooks is awesome if you are looking for books read aloud online, BUT they also have an incredible way for kids to practice their speech sounds. Their storyteller feature lets you record your own story, and is a great way to provide auditory feedback on how a child did with their speech sounds while reading. You can identify which words were challenging, and where their best sounds were, and even bring it to your speech therapist for updates!
Home Speech Home
I loves Home Speech Home as a resource for both therapists and parents. They have so much amazing content, word lists, and ideas for practice.
Peachie Speechie
Peachie Speechie is another great resource for both clinicians and parents. For parents, I would encourage you to start with her videos. She has such great explanations available for how to make various speech sounds.
BITS lab - staRt
The Biofeedback Intervention Technology for Speech Lab at NYU Steinhardt made a FREE website to support kids in learning the /r/ sound. This resource is also included in my list of favorite apps because they have both a web and an app version. The creators have provided a way to help kids visualize their /r/ sound wave, and I would highly encourage this app for therapists to use in treatment as well!
SLP Video Games
Erik Raj from SLP Video Games has created an incredible resource for practicing speech sounds in speech therapy, but you can use it at home too! If your speech therapist gives you a list of words, or a speech sound to practice at home, visit his website for flashcards embedded in fun video games. You can even start a game in therapy, and then try to beat it at home!