Top 10 Speech Therapy Exercises for Toddlers

Easy activities helps your toddler to speak better. Some toddlers start talking late. That’s okay. Every child is different. Some need more time. Some need more help. Speech therapy for kids can support your child’s speech. You can try simple activities at home. Make it fun. Make it part of your playtime.

Here are 10 best speech therapy exercises for toddlers.

1. Name the Toy

Helps your toddler learn words

• Take one toy at a time
  • Say the toy’s name clearly

  • “This is a car”

  • “Say car”

• Let your child try to repeat

• Use animal toys, cars, or dolls

• Make toy sounds too
  • “Vroom” for car

  • “Moo” for cow

• Say the sound and the word
  • “Cow says moo”

2. Use Flashcards

Teaches word and image connection

• Show your child one flashcard
  
  • Say the word slowly

  • Point to the picture

• Use cards with animals, fruits, or objects
  
  
• Let your toddler try saying the word

• Do it again and again

• Praise them when they try
  
  

3. Mirror Talk

Helps with mouth movements

• Take your kid with you, ask him/him to sit with you in front of it. Say small sounds
  
  • “Ma”
    

  • “Pa”
    

  • “Ba”
    
    
• Let them see your lips
  
  
• Ask them to copy you

• Smile and show happy faces

• Make it a daily routine

4. Sing Simple Rhymes

Builds rhythm and speech patterns

• Pick short nursery rhymes
  
  
  • “Twinkle Twinkle”

  • “Row Row Row Your Boat”
    
    
• Sing slowly and clearly

• Repeat dail
  

• Add simple hand movements
  
  
• Let your child sing parts

• Singing helps with word memory

5. Animal Sounds Game

Easy and fun speech practice

• Show animal toys or pictures

• Say the animal’s name and sound
  • “Dog says woof”
    
    
  • “Cat says meow”

• Ask your toddler to copy

• Start with easy ones

• Repeat daily

• Make it a fun game

6. Follow Simple Commands

Teaches listening and speech understanding

• Say short commands
  • “Clap your hands
    

  • “Give me the ball”

• Show what to do first

• Let your child try

• Praise them every time

• Add more actions slowly
  • “Touch your nose”

  • “Stand up”

• Keep it fun and easy
  
  

7. Bubble Game

Builds excitement and use of words

• Blow bubbles with your child

• Say short words while playing
  • “Pop”

  • “Up”

  • “More”

• Ask your child to say them

• Wait and let them try

• Say the word again if needed

• Keep repeating while playing

8. Book Pointing Time

Great for learning new words

• Use books with big pictures

• Point to one picture at a time
  • “This is a ball”
    
    
  • “Say ball”

• Let your child point too
  
  
• Ask “What is this?”
  
  
• Help them answer

• Make it a bedtime habit

9. Talk During Snack Time

Teaches everyday words naturally

• Talk about food while eating
  • “This is an apple”
    
    
  • “Do you want juice?”

• Ask questions with choices
  • “Milk or water?”

• Encourage them to say the word

• Use words like
  • “More”

  • “Yes”

  • “No”
    
    
• Give time to respond
  
• Don’t rush or force

10. Pretend Phone Talk

Practice talking through role play

• Give your child a toy phone
  
• Pretend to call someone
  
  • “Hello”

  • “How are you?”

  • “Bye-bye”
    
    
• Let your child reply
  
• Play it often
  
• Change the roles sometimes
  
• It builds real-life talking skills
  
  

Bonus Tips for Parents

Use these toddler speech delay exercises every day.

• Always talk slowly

• Use short words

• Repeat the same words often

• Give your child time to answer
  
  
• Smile and praise them a lot

• Never force them to talk

• Keep every session fun and light

If your kid is struggling with the speech delay, you can also visit Continua Kids for expert help and support. 

Conclusion 

These speech therapy activities for toddlers can help build speech step-by-step. You don’t need special tools. You just need time and love. You can even visit the child development centre for your kid’s speech therapy. Even 15 minutes a day can help. Be patient. Every small word is a big step.

These speech therapy games for toddlers are beneficial in a very fun, and engaging way. Play with your child. Talk with your child. Help them grow in their own way.