About this resource
Short, regular practice helps speech sounds improve. This sheet records the target sound and words set by the speech pathologist, the practice level, from single words to sentences and conversation, a daily practice tracker and tips for keeping practice positive.
Purpose
To support short, regular, fun home practice of speech sound targets.
Who it is for
Primary profession: Speech pathologists. Also relevant for educators and school support staff.
Client or participant group: Children working on speech sounds, and their families.
Practice setting: Home practice between speech pathology sessions.
Suggested uses
- Home programs
- School support
- Tracking practice
- Communication between families and speech pathologists
Instructions for practitioners
- Fill in the target, words and level before sending home.
- Demonstrate practice with the family.
- Keep practice short and positive.
- Review at each session.
Instructions for clients or participants
- Practise your words each day.
- Colour in a box each time.
- Bring the sheet to speech.
Accessibility considerations
Add pictures for each word.
Scope and limitations
A home practice sheet. Targets and levels must be set by a speech pathologist.
Research basis
Parent-implemented language strategies and interactive shared reading support children's language development.
- Mol, S. E., Bus, A. G., de Jong, M. T., & Smeets, D. J. H. (2008). Added Value of Dialogic Parent–Child Book Readings: A Meta-Analysis. Early Education and Development, 19(1), 7–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409280701838603
- Roberts, M. Y., & Kaiser, A. P. (2011). The Effectiveness of Parent-Implemented Language Interventions: A Meta-Analysis. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 20(3), 180–199. https://doi.org/10.1044/1058-0360(2011/10-0055)
What is included
A 2-page printable A4 PDF, including a practitioner notes page with the research basis (version 1.0).
Originality
Original Practitioner Plus content: wording, activity structure, layout and icons were created for this resource. No third-party worksheets, illustrations or text were reproduced.
