Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Reading aloud is one of the most effective and accessible ways to:

• Build confidence in your voice

• Improve breath support and phrasing

• Strengthen vocal endurance

• Practice intonation, pacing, and emotion
  Try reading your favorite book, poem, or even a news article—just 5–10 minutes a day can help!

Tip: Read to a child, a pet, or even a plant—what matters is using your voice!

The Power of Noisy Places:

Daily environments like restaurants, grocery stores, or parks challenge your voice to project and stay strong amidst background noise. These situations

Developing Oral Motor Skills: Messy play encourages the use of fingers, hands, and mouths in ways that build important motor skills for feeding.

• Train your voice to carry further

• Help with enunciation and clarity

• Build real-world vocal stamina

• Boost your comfort in speaking up

  Tip: Practice saying your coffee order loudly and clearly while keeping your voice relaxed!

Try This: The “Roar & Read” Challenge!

This month, pick one passage to read aloud each day. Then, once a week, practice saying a short message (like “I’m here!” or “Excuse me!”) in a noisy setting. Track your progress—and your courage!

Remember:

Your voice is a muscle. The more you use it in meaningful, mindful ways, the stronger it gets. Don’t shy away from the noise—step into it and let your voice be heard!

Warm Regards,

Esther A. L. Verbovszky, M.A. CCC-SLP Star Center Foundation