Books for 3-Year-Olds With a Speech Impediment

A speech impediment for a 3-year-old can include stuttering, delayed speech or word sounds being formed incorrectly. Three-year-old children need lots of practice with language as they develop speaking skills. Conversations with others, and regularly reading books, will contribute to the development of language. If your 3-year-old is struggling with a speech impediment, children's books can help.

  1. 'B is for Bear'

    • "B is for Bear," by Roger Priddy, is an alphabet letter book that has a "touch and see" theme. Each object pictured in the book has a textured surface, such as a piece of velvet for the bear's nose. If a child has difficulties with language, they might be more interested in hands-on books. Regardless of their grasp of language, they will be engaged in the book because of the anticipation of a new item to touch and feel on each page.

    'Scholastic First Picture Dictionary'

    • If your child is struggling to find the words to express himself, it is helpful for him to review words for common objects. The more the child hears and sees words connected to a recognizable picture, the more likely the child is to use the correct word when seeing the object in everyday life, according to KidsHealth. A picture dictionary such as "Scholastic First Picture Dictionary" is perfect for this type of practice. Repetition of words and their corresponding pictures will help to solidify your child's vocabulary.

    'My First Mother Goose'

    • Rhyming books are another good bet for children learning to speak. Children find the musical, rhythmic sounds of these books to be engaging. If the child is having a tough time identifying words or using the correct word sounds, rhyming books such as "My First Mother Goose," by Tomie dePaola, will help them to make those connections. A child will hear the rhyme and learn a lesson in word sounds. As with the tactile books, rhyming books could be a draw for a child who is not a naturally interested reader.

    Repetition is Key

    • Once you have gathered books that will appeal to a 3-year-old with a speech impediment, read them repeatedly. The repeated readings will help the child feel more comfortable with the books and will aid in their development of language, according to AskDrSears.com. The more they see and hear the words, the more likely the words will stay in their memory until they need to use them to communicate.

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