SLP Created by a speech-language pathologist

Speech sound practice that feels like play, not homework.

From first sounds to everyday speech, Articulation Lab gives kids a structured path for articulation practice across 8 target sounds, with more on the way.

8 target sounds 527 practice items 6 game modes 70 minimal pairs 8 target sound-based stories
★★★★★ 5.0 on the App Store · Free to download
Articulation Lab welcome screen showing the app's dinosaur mascot and Get Started button
8speech sounds organized for focused practice
527structured practice items across sounds and levels
6game modes to keep sessions varied
70minimal pair sets for careful listening
8target sound-based stories for connected reading

Eight sounds. A full practice path for each one.

Every target sound is organized so kids can move from listening and single words into sentences, minimal pairs, games, reading lists, and connected reading passages.

R/R/ sound
S/S/ sound
L/L/ sound
SH/SH/ sound
CH/CH/ sound
TH/TH/ sound
Z/Z/ sound
J/J/ sound
/S/ sound Initial, medial, and final words · sentences · minimal pairs · games · reading
/R/ sound Sound warm-ups · word practice · sentence practice · listening activities · progress tracking
/SH/ and /CH/ sounds Focused practice for tricky blends with images, audio prompts, and playful repetition
Reading practice Reading lists and 8 target sound-based stories help kids carry clear speech into longer connected practice

How it works

A simple practice flow helps families and clinicians start quickly, stay focused, and build up from small wins.

1Choose a soundPick the target your child or client is practicing right now.
2Select a levelMove through words, sentences, minimal pairs, games, or reading.
3Listen and practiceUse image-supported prompts and audio playback for repetition.
4Play to repeatSix game modes make extra practice feel less like drills.
5Review progressSee what has been practiced and what can come next.

What kids can actually practice

The app is organized around real articulation activities, not a single generic game. Kids can warm up, repeat, compare, play, and read as practice grows.

Practice path

Warm-ups, words, and sentences

Start small and build up with structured prompts for each target sound.

  • 75 sound warm-up prompts
  • 398 word-practice items
  • 54 sentence-practice items
Listening

Minimal pairs and listening

Kids can compare close sounds and replay their own recordings.

  • 70 minimal pair sets
  • Record & Listen playback
Games

Six ways to make repetition playful

Game modes give extra repetitions without making practice feel stuck.

  • Sound Check, Tap What You Hear, and Sound Riddles
  • Memory Game, Where Is the Sound?, and Sound Hunt
  • 128 sound-riddle questions
Reading

Carryover into longer speech

Reading activities help kids move beyond single words.

  • 20 reading-list sentences per sound
  • 160 reading-list sentences total
  • 8 target sound-based stories
Every sound, every angle

Practice, games, and reading — all in one sound

Each of the eight target sounds includes structured practice, dedicated games, reading lists, and target sound-based stories, so you can move from a single sound to real sentences at your child's own pace.

Articulation Lab S sound practice screen with tabs for practice, games, reading lists, and reading passages

Made for home practice and therapy support

Articulation Lab keeps the experience friendly for kids while giving adults a clearer structure for practice.

For families

Short, structured practice without printing worksheets or inventing activities from scratch.

  • Kid-friendly visuals and rewards
  • Practice that fits between sessions

For SLPs

Ready-to-use articulation activities for sessions, carryover, and home practice recommendations.

  • Organized by target sound and level
  • Minimal pairs, games, and reading tasks
  • Easy to recommend for repeated practice
Articulation Lab's dinosaur mascot

Made by a speech-language pathologist

Articulation Lab was created by a speech-language pathologist to help kids recognize speech sounds and build clearer speech through playful, structured practice — at the sound, word, sentence, and reading level.

"The first speech app my child actually enjoys using — practicing doesn't feel like a chore anymore." From a parent, App Store review

Practice support only; not a substitute for professional evaluation or therapy.

Built for practice, designed for play

Gentle structure, playful repetition, and clear levels help make articulation practice easier to start and easier to continue.

★★★★★

"The first speech app my child actually enjoys using. Practicing doesn't feel like a chore anymore."

Parent, App Store review
SLP-designed

Built around sound, word, sentence, minimal pair, game, and reading practice instead of one-off activities.

Clinical structure
Home friendly

Designed to support practice between sessions while keeping expectations clear and encouraging.

For families and kids

Free to start. Plus for the full system.

Download the app for free, then unlock the complete articulation practice library with optional Plus access.

Free

Try the app with a focused starter path.

  • /S/ sound starter access
  • Sound Warm-Up and Word Practice
  • Sound Check game
  • 3 free practice rounds per day
  • 1 child profile
  • Kid-friendly app experience

Plus

Unlock the full set of structured practice tools.

  • All 8 target sounds
  • All 527 practice items
  • All 6 game modes
  • Minimal pairs, Make a Sentence, and Record & Listen
  • Reading lists and 8 target sound-based stories
  • Progress tracking and multiple profiles

Privacy and safety matter here

Because articulation practice often involves young children, the app keeps its purpose focused: speech sound practice, encouragement, and progress support.

Child-friendly by design

The experience uses clear prompts, friendly feedback, playful rewards, and an ad-free environment.

Ad-free and offline-friendly

Articulation Lab keeps the practice experience focused on speech activities, not ads. There is no third-party advertising, and practice can be used without an internet connection.

Ready to make practice something kids ask for?

Free to download, with optional Plus for full access.

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iPhone, iPad & Android · Ages 3+ · Education