Tongue twisters are a fun and simple way to help young children improve their pronunciation. These phrases use similar sounds that are tricky to say together, but with practice, children can get better at speaking clearly. In this activity, children will practice saying tongue twisters, which helps them pronounce difficult sounds and boosts their confidence in speaking.
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Step-by-Step Guide for Tongue Twister Games
1. Show the Sound:
Start by focusing the children’s attention on the sound you want them to practice. For example, if it’s the /s/ sound, show them how to move their mouth and tongue to make the sound. You can make a fun “ssss” hissing sound like a snake to help them.
2. Practice Slowly:
Get the children to say the tongue twister slowly at first. For example, “ssss…snake!” Ask them to repeat it slowly several times, making sure they focus on the tricky sound like /s/.
3. Introduce the Tongue Twister:
Introduce a tongue twister that has the sound you want to practice. For example, “Silly Sam saw six slippery snakes.” Say it with the children, and if needed, write it on the board so they can follow along.
4. Say It Faster:
Once the children are comfortable saying the tongue twister slowly, challenge them to say it faster each time. The goal is for them to say it clearly, even when speaking quickly.
5. Practice in Pairs
Split the children into pairs and ask them to see how many times they can say the tongue twister in one minute. Use a stopwatch if you have one. It’s okay if they make mistakes—practice makes perfect!
6. Share the Results:
After the time is up, ask each pair to share how many times they managed to say the tongue twister.
7. Share Tongue Twisters in Their Own Language:
Encourage children to share any tongue twisters they know, even if it’s in their own language. This adds more fun to the activity and helps them see how tongue twisters are tricky in any language!
Why Tongue Twisters Are Helpful
– Improves Pronunciation: Children practice making hard sounds and improve their speaking skills.
– Boosts Confidence: By getting better at saying tricky phrases, children feel more confident in their speaking abilities.
– Fun and Engaging: Tongue twisters are like games, keeping children interested and motivated to practice.
– Focuses on Sounds: It helps kids hear and pronounce sounds they might find difficult.
Examples of Common Tricky Sounds
Here are some tricky sounds that children might struggle with, and examples of tongue twisters to help them practice:
– /v/ and /b/: “Vicky’s very big volleyball.”
– /r/ and /l/: “Red lorry, yellow lorry.”
– /sh/ and /s/: “She sells seashells by the seashore.”
By practicing these tongue twisters, children can have fun while learning to speak more clearly.
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