222 TongueTwisters
222 TongueTwisters
222 TongueTwisters
Tongue twisters are words, phrases, or sentences that are difficult to say because of a
varying combination of similar sounds. They can be very challenging as well as motivating and fun
to learn. People want to repeat tongue twisters. This makes them ideal for reinforcing newly
acquired articulation skills, increasing mean length of utterance, and improving self-monitoring skills.
She sells seashells by the sea shore. The shells she sells are surely seashells. So, if she sells
shells on the seashore, I'm sure she sells seashore shells.
How Do I Use Tongue Twisters in Speech Therapy?
• Auditory Discrimination: The SLP purposefully misarticulates a word(s) while saying the
tongue twister. The child listens and identifies the incorrect productions.
• Language: Have the child complete sentences, answer “Wh” questions, and identify regular
and irregular past tense verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. You can also use the target words to
teach or reinforce rhyming, synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms.
• Fluency: Have the child practice a smooth rate and rhythm of speech.
• Voice: Have the child practice using proper breath support and vocal hygiene.
Helpful Products
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