Summer is a wonderful time for kids to relax, explore, and have fun—but it’s also important to keep practicing the speech and language skills they’ve worked so hard to develop throughout the school year. Just like reading or math skills, communication skills can become rusty without regular use. The good news is that practice doesn’t have to feel like homework. Spending just 10–15 minutes a day talking, reading together, playing games, or practicing speech sounds during everyday activities can help your child maintain their progress and continue to build new skills. Small, consistent moments of practice can make returning to therapy or school in the fall a smoother transition. Here are a few easy ways to practice speech and language skills at home this summer:
● Read together: Spend a few minutes each day reading a book and talking about it. Ask questions like “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why did the character do that?” to build vocabulary, comprehension, and storytelling skills.
● Talk during everyday activities: Use daily routines like cooking, grocery shopping, or playing outside as opportunities to practice language. Describe what you are doing, introduce new words, and encourage your child to explain their thoughts and ideas.
● Play and practice: Games, pretend play, and outdoor activities are great ways to work on communication skills while having fun. Practice taking turns, following directions, describing objects, and using target speech sounds during play.
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