07/22/2025
Screen-Free Speech Fun: 10 Summer Games to Boost Communication Skills
Looking for easy, screen-free ways to support your child’s communication skills this summer? At Advent Therapy Solutions, we believe that real-life play is one of the best ways to boost speech and language development. Here are 10 fun, functional games to try at home or on the go:
1. I Spy Outdoors – Take turns describing and guessing objects using location words, colors, or categories.
2. Scavenger Hunt – Look for nature items (stick, leaf, feather) and have your child describe, label, or use in a sentence.
3. Simon Says – Great for listening and following directions! Add two-step or silly commands to build attention and comprehension.
4. Picnic Pretend Play – Whether real or pretend, this activity encourages requesting, naming, turn-taking, and social language.
5. Chalk Talk – Let your child draw and then describe what they made. Use it to build vocabulary, sentence length, and storytelling.
6. Story Builders – Take turns adding silly sentences to create a made-up story. Helps with sequencing, narrative skills, and imagination.
7. Obstacle Course – Set one up and have your child give or follow directions. Great for verbs, sequencing, and clear communication.
8. Guess the Sound – Make sounds with everyday items and guess what they are. A fun way to build listening and vocabulary!
9. What’s Missing? – Place a few objects out, remove one, and ask your child what’s gone. Boosts memory and descriptive skills.
10. Freeze Dance with Actions – Play music and give a direction when it stops (“Hop like a bunny!”). Perfect for following directions and movement-based learning.
Each of these games helps develop important language skills—without screens, worksheets, or pressure. The best part? They’re fun, free, and easy to do wherever you are. At Advent Therapy Solutions, we offer private, play-based speech and language therapy to support your child’s progress at home and beyond. Summer is a great time to build skills before the new school year starts! Contact us today for a consultation or to learn more about how we can help!