Children practise more when practice feels safe. Pressure, even well meant, can make them anxious about speaking.
- Notice effort: “You tried that three times, well done for sticking with it.”
- Take turns. When you practise too, it becomes a shared activity, not a test.
- Let your child choose the order of activities when possible.
- End on something they find easy.
Avoid comparing your child with siblings or friends, and avoid rewards that depend on getting a sound right. Rewarding taking part works better.