Organizing correct exhalation
In order for speech breathing to be correct, it is important to demonstrate to the baby the technique of performing it:
- the inhalation is short but strong, you need to inhale through your nose, and the expansion of the diaphragm will be noticeable;
- exhalation should be smooth, without sudden shocks (lips drawn out into a tube);
- exhalation is carried out through the mouth, otherwise speaking will not be possible;
- you need to exhale “all the way”, after which you take a short pause (about 2 - 3 seconds).
Most kids don't get it right the first time. To help them master breathing while speaking, special training will be needed. But don’t be afraid of this phrase: training consists of playing a variety of fun games with your child, which will bring him a lot of positive emotions, while simultaneously developing the power of exhalation.
To maintain interest in such activities, it is important to organize speech breathing exercises for children correctly:
- They are allotted from 3 minutes at an early age to 6 minutes at an older preschool age.
- Such games are played in a well-ventilated room: there should be enough fresh air during the lesson.
- You need to play with your breathing before eating.
- By the time the exercises begin, the child should be healthy and in a good mood.
- Parents always accompany the games with emotional comments.
Sea battle
If there are siblings in the house, then this is just the perfect bath time game. Actually, you need two participants (but more are possible), a container of water (a basin on the table is also suitable), a flotilla (you can use paper boats, or you can use Kinder surprise packages, providing them with a paper sail, for example).
So, the regatta begins. Whose boat will reach the finish line first? Here the breathing should be light and directed so that the boat does not capsize, strong so that it floats further than others and measured so that there is enough breathing to bring the ship to the finish line.
By analogy, you can arrange races of paper balls on the table, having previously marked it with tape. All family members should participate in the competition: who has the strongest breath?
To the very edge
Children love to gurgle tea and cocoa and do not really like to wipe the table after these games. Great. Then we invite them to master gurgling skills to perfection.
Take two glasses, preferably transparent ones. Pour a lot of water (tea or juice) into one, and a little into the second. Task: gurgle for as long as possible, but so that the bubbles rise to the edge, but not a drop spills past.
Try it yourself: it's not that easy. The game will improve the skill of controlling the force of exhalation and its correct distribution.
Let's make it snow
The most fun game, but also the most troublesome. So it’s better to agree in advance with your child that after hooliganism you will clean up together.
Snow can be made from cotton wool, small paper or napkins, as well as fluff, pieces of padding polyester and feathers.
If you want a more colorful game, you can use fallen leaves or rose petals.
We gather palms full of “snow”, round our lips, slightly stretch them forward and create a gust of wind. The only thing is to make sure that the child does not puff out his cheeks during this game. Otherwise, the desired effect from the exercise will not be achieved.
Making foam
Children adore this entertainment, but, as practice shows, even schoolchildren enjoy this hooliganism.
You will need a large tray (or cover the table with oilcloth), 2-5 glasses or bowls of water. Better than transparent ones. Pour water into each, add a couple of drops of detergent and the magic ingredient - food coloring. The number of colors is limitless as you understand.
We arm the children with cocktail straws and start actively blowing. The colorful foam is an absolute delight for everyone.
By the way, you can draw with it. It is enough to roll out a roll of paper under all these glasses.
Playing football
This is the most common game for breathing exercises, but no less beautiful for that. The process of constructing a gate from improvised means alone is worth it.
And then we roll a small ball out of paper or a napkin and start playing. Only instead of legs we use breathing.
You can play together or with a whole group.
The game not only develops breathing, but also teaches you how to control its strength and direction. And of course, it trains that very long exhalation, which is longer than the inhalation.
Air volleyball
At home there is often a lack of outdoor games. The neighbors downstairs are not very fond of football and jumping; the neighbors on the side are not happy about the ball hitting the wall. It’s a different matter than air volleyball, when you can pump up your breath and play to your heart’s content.
The rules are simple: you need to pass the balloon to each other without using your hands or feet. Just one breath. There is, of course, a risk that children will run around the room. But it's worth it.
If you really want the game to be quiet, offer to keep the balloon in the air for a while. Who can keep it on the weight longer? By the way, try to compete with children. It's not a fact that you will win.
Orchestra from the air
Wind chimes, bells, there are a lot of objects that make sounds from the movement of air. Try to create your own orchestra. You can tie various metal objects to a ribbon, as well as bells, hollow tubes, iron cups, and so on. And tie the ribbons to a board or stick. The result will be a kind of musical wall. But we will play on it not with a ladle, but with our breath.
This will require remarkable strength. But this can be presented as a competition: who can extract sound from this or that object. Naturally, in this game you need to remember both the movement of the breath and its strength. And when preparing the props, parents should remember that the items should be as light as possible for the child to be successful in the game.
The harmonica is an ideal musical instrument for breathing and articulation exercises. Invite your child to try playing it. If he manages to extract at least one sound, this is already a success.
