🌡️ Speech Thermometer
Learn to regulate your speaking speed
🎯 What's this thermometer for?
When we speak too fast, words get jumbled and stuttering can occur. This thermometer helps children become aware of their speaking speed and find the right rhythm: neither too fast, nor too slow.
The words are jostling, there's no time to breathe, it's hard to understand.
It's a bit rushed, you start to lose control.
It's a good speed for everyday conversation.
It's an ideal speed for training and maintaining control.
This is the training speed for working on techniques.
🎚️ Choose your speed
🎯 Exercises to find the right rhythm
🎵 The metronome
Say a word with each beat. Start slowly, then gradually pick up the pace until you find your comfortable speed.
✋ Counting fingers
Raise a finger for each word you say. This forces you to slow down and separate the words.
🎈 Breathing
Inhale before you speak, and pause to breathe. Good breathing = good speed.
🪞 The mirror
Speak in front of a mirror and watch your speed. Watch your lips move calmly.
📖 Practice text - Read slowly
He dream from mouse and from fish.
When it go to wakes up, it stretches gently.
💡 Click on each word and read it before moving on to the next.
🖼️ Poster to print
for training
to talk
I'm slowing down!
🖨️ Print this tool
Print out the thermometer and poster for use in the classroom and at home.