Age-based activities

Speech Activities by Age

A hub of speech activities for 18-month-olds, 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds, 5-year-olds, toddlers, and kindergarteners.

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Use age as a guide, not a verdict

A child's communication profile matters more than the birthday. Pick the activity that matches attention, regulation, receptive language, motor planning, and current output.

Aim for one step up

If your child uses single words, model two-word combinations. If they use scripts, model flexible phrases. If they use gestures, pair the gesture with a word or AAC symbol.

Keep it inside real moments

Snack, bath, books, blocks, cars, pretend play, and walks give more chances for repetition than a worksheet ever will.

Quick answers

Should I use activities for my child's age or language level?

Use age for context, but choose the activity that fits your child's current communication level.

How many activities should I do daily?

One repeatable activity done well is a better start than ten activities done once.

Important: Little Words is educational support for home practice. It is not a medical device, not an AAC replacement, and not a substitute for a licensed speech-language pathologist, pediatrician, or developmental evaluation.