What is Speaking Rate?

by Little Voices

Price: 190 points or $1.9 USD

Subjects: speechFluency,socialAspectsOfCommunication,voice,expressiveLanguage

Grades: 0

Description: Help students become more aware of their speaking rate with this engaging and interactive boom card deck designed to introduce the concept of pacing in speech! Perfect for speech-language pathologists, this deck teaches students how to identify, rate, and control their speaking rate using fun visuals, audio examples, and evidence-based pacing strategies like turtle talk, pacing dots, and finger spaces. Students will: - Identify speech that is too fast, too slow, or just right - Practice rating the speaking rate of others using audio clips and visuals - Learn and try out multiple pacing strategies - Reflect on and rate their own speaking rate This deck supports students working on speech intelligibility, articulation, fluency, and self-monitoring goals. It's especially helpful for students with fast rate of speech, articulatory breakdowns, or low self-awareness of their communication patterns. Designed for short attention spans with quick, interactive tasks that reduce frustration and fatigue. 💡 Best for: - Speech therapy (virtual or in-person) - Students with articulation or fluency challenges - Supporting goals related to speaking rate and self-monitoring - Elementary through early middle school