What is the Speech Thermometer and what is its purpose?

The Speech Thermometer is a speech therapy tool designed to help children become aware of their speaking speed and find the right rhythm. It helps prevent words from getting jumbled and reduces stuttering by teaching users to speak neither too fast nor too slow.

What does the red zone on the Speech Thermometer indicate?

The red zone indicates speaking too fast. In this zone, words are jostling, there's no time to breathe, and it becomes hard to understand. The recommended action is to stop, pause, breathe, and start again more slowly.

What is the ideal speaking speed according to the Speech Thermometer?

The yellow zone represents the normal speed, which is good for everyday conversation. The light green zone is ideal for training and maintaining control, while the green zone (very slow) is perfect for learning techniques like soft start-up and breathing.

What is the metronome exercise and how does it help with speech rhythm?

The metronome exercise involves saying one word with each beat. You start slowly and gradually pick up the pace until you find your comfortable speaking speed. This helps establish a steady rhythm and proper pacing.

How does the counting fingers exercise work?

In the counting fingers exercise, you raise one finger for each word you say. This technique forces you to slow down and properly separate words, helping you maintain better control over your speaking pace.

Why is breathing important for speech speed control?

Good breathing equals good speaking speed. The breathing exercise involves inhaling before you speak and pausing to breathe during speech. Proper breathing helps maintain control over speech pace and prevents rushing through words.

Speech Thermometer | DYNSEO

🌡️ SPEECH THERAPY TOOL — FLUENCY

Speech Thermometer
by DYNSEO

Learning to regulate speech rate — a visual tool for stammering and fluency work.

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Zones worked

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Words read

🎯 What is this thermometer for?

When we speak too fast, words pile up and stammering can appear. This thermometer helps children become aware of their speech rate and find the right rhythm: not too fast, not too slow. Click on each zone to mark it as worked on.

Click on a zone to mark it as worked on:

🏎️Too fast — Red zone

Words tumble over each other, there is no time to breathe, it is hard to understand.

💡 What to do? Stop! Take a breath, then start again more slowly.

🚗A little fast — Orange zone

It is a bit rushed — starting to lose control.

💡 What to do? Watch out, slow down a little. Take time between words.

🚶Normal speed — Blue zone

This is a good speed for everyday conversation.

💡 That's great! Keep it up — you are speaking clearly and naturally.

🐢Slow speed — Light green zone

This is an ideal speed for practising and staying in control.

💡 Perfect for practising! You have time to shape each sound carefully.

🐌Very slow — Green zone

This is the training speed for working on techniques.

💡 Training mode! Ideal for practising soft onset and breathing.

🎚️ Rate your current speed

🐌 Very slow🏎️ Very fast

🚶 Normal

🎯 Exercises to find the right rhythm — click to mark as done

🎵 The metronome

Say one word per beat. Start slowly then gradually speed up until you find your comfortable rate.

✋ Finger counting

Raise one finger for each word spoken. This forces you to slow down and separate words clearly.

🎈 Breathing

Breathe in before speaking and pause to breathe. Good breathing equals good speed.

🧸 The mirror

Speak in front of a mirror watching your speed. Watch your lips move calmly.

📖 Practice text — Click on each word to read it

0/17 words read

The little cat sleeps on the sofa.

It dreams of mice and fish.

When it wakes up, it stretches gently.

💡 Click on each word to mark it as read — click again to unmark

🖼️ Printable poster

🌡️ My speech speed

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Slow = Good
for practising

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Normal = Great
for talking

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Fast = Stop
I slow down!

📝 Session notes

📚 DYNSEO Training — Fluency and stammering

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Zones worked on

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🎚️ Speeds explored on the slider

📖 Practice text