Articulation Lab — Structured articulation practice for kids

Independently reviewed

Educational App Store Certified, 2026

Articulation Lab was independently evaluated by teachers and parents for learning quality, safety, and age-appropriateness, and rated 5 out of 5.

"Playful, therapist-designed speech sound practice for children."Educational App Store review

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Ten 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

NewK/K/ sound

NewG/G/ 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

New: /K/ and /G/ sounds Back-of-the-mouth sounds with 80 words each, sentences, 10 minimal pairs each, riddles, a reading list, and a story

Reading practice Reading lists and 10 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 repeatNine 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.

92 sound warm-up prompts
723 word-practice items
74 sentence-practice items

Listening

Minimal pairs and listening

Kids can compare close sounds and replay their own recordings.

90 minimal pair sets
Record & Listen playback

Games

Nine 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
Balloon Pop!, Sound Coloring, and Sticker Scenes
158 sound-riddle questions

Reading

Carryover into longer speech

Reading activities help kids move beyond single words.

20 reading-list sentences per sound
200 reading-list sentences total
10 target sound-based stories

Every sound, every angle

Practice, games, and reading — all in one sound

Each of the ten 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

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.

"We've tried a few speech apps, but this is the first one my child actually enjoys using." turningtorso, App Store review ★★★★★

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

Loved by SLPs and parents

What speech-language pathologists and families are saying on the App Store.

★★★★★ 5.0 average on the App Store · Read reviews

★★★★★ Great for practicing & getting drills

"This has been great for getting those articulation drills in without students getting bored. I think it is helpful that it feels like a game & students like that they can earn stars. I would recommend this to any SLP with elementary caseload!"

Mollyr6398 · App Store review

★★★★★ Great for SLPs and Parents!

"This is such a cute little resource app. I can easily use it with my speech students and I love how it helps the student identify their sound, listen for the difference in sounds, and find the word position. This would be a great one for parents that want to help their child at home. Very easy to use and has great pictures and games. Highly recommend!"

Tuniajoy · App Store review

★★★★★ Keeps my kid hooked!

"We've tried a few speech apps, but this is the first one my child actually enjoys using. The activities are simple, colorful, and easy to follow, so practicing doesn't feel like a chore anymore. It's become part of our routine, and I'm really happy we found it."

turningtorso · App Store review

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
Try S activities and games with free preview rounds
Up to 15 practice rounds per day
1 child profile
Kid-friendly app experience

Plus

Unlock the full set of structured practice tools.

$4.99/month or $34.99/year

All 10 target sounds, including new K and G
All 889 practice items
All 9 game modes
Minimal pairs, Make a Sentence, and Record & Listen
Reading lists and 10 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.

Speech sound practice that feels like play, not homework.