English Language Arts6-8
Speech Therapy for Athletes
By Amanda R.
This 1-page packet provides speech therapy activities for 8th-grade athletes who stutter. It includes relaxation exercises and speaking tasks designed to help students practice easy onset.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute small-group activity.
- Discussion question: How can practicing easy onset help you in sports and in class?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Model each relaxation exercise and speaking task slowly and clearly.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students create their own speaking tasks related to their specific sports.
English Language Arts6-8
Speech Therapy for Athletes
By Amanda R.
This 1-page packet provides speech therapy activities for 8th-grade athletes who stutter. It includes relaxation exercises and speaking tasks designed to help students practice easy onset.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 30-minute small-group activity.
- Discussion question: How can practicing easy onset help you in sports and in class?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Model each relaxation exercise and speaking task slowly and clearly.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students create their own speaking tasks related to their specific sports.