Try this tongue twister by @BookGrl
Practice saying a tongue twister by @BookGrl slowly, then faster. Time yourself, record progress, and invent a new one to share with friends.
Step-by-step guide to practicing a tongue twister by @BookGrl
Step 1
Ask an adult to help you find the tongue twister by @BookGrl.
Step 2
Read the tongue twister silently once to learn the words.
Step 3
Say the tongue twister out loud slowly one time.
Step 4
Get your kitchen timer or stopwatch ready.
Step 5
Put your paper and pencil where you can reach them quickly.
Step 6
Time yourself saying the tongue twister slowly once while using the timer.
Step 7
Write the slow time on your paper.
Step 8
Time yourself saying the tongue twister faster once while using the timer.
Step 9
Write the faster time on your paper.
Step 10
Think of a new tongue twister idea in your head.
Step 11
Write your new tongue twister down on the paper.
Step 12
Share your finished creation on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a kitchen timer, stopwatch, paper and pencil, or if I can't find the tongue twister by @BookGrl?
Use a smartphone's timer and notes app instead of a kitchen timer/stopwatch and paper and pencil, and ask an adult to search @BookGrl or pick another short tongue twister from a book.
I keep stumbling or my times are inconsistent—what troubleshooting steps should I try during the 'Read silently,' 'slow time,' and 'faster time' steps?
Practice by reading the tongue twister silently once and saying it slowly several times to learn the words, have an adult press the timer or use a voice recorder to capture start/stop, and write each time immediately on your paper so you don't forget the slow and faster times.
How can I adapt this activity for a 4‑year‑old, an 8‑year‑old, or a 12‑year‑old?
For a 4‑year‑old, pick a very short tongue twister and let an adult read it aloud and help with the timer and writing; for an 8‑year‑old, follow the steps with the child timing themselves with guidance; for a 12‑year‑old, add multiple faster trials, self-edit the new tongue twister, and aim to beat previous times before sharing on DIY.org.
What are some fun ways to extend or personalize the activity before sharing the finished creation on DIY.org?
Make a time comparison chart of slow versus faster times, illustrate or record a video of your best attempt, add sound effects or a family scoreboard, and include your handwritten new tongue twister and timing results when you share on DIY.org.
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🔁 Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds — it’s what makes many tongue twisters catchy and tricky.
🧠 Actors, singers, and language learners use tongue twisters to improve articulation and mental focus.
🏆 "The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick" is often cited as one of the hardest English tongue twisters.
⏱️ Timing yourself and recording repeats is a fun way to watch steady improvement — even small speed gains show progress!
