The /k/ and /g/ sounds

Tips to say the /k/ and /g/ sounds: peachiespeechie.com/videos

• Demonstrate the plosive release of /k/ or /g/ on the back side of your hand and then on your child's hand.
• To demonstrate the sudden release of the tongue, press the child’s hands together and then suddenly separate them.
• Hold a piece of string, a feather, or a lightweight paper in front of your mouth to demonstrate explosive release. Draw attention to the movement of the string, feather, or paper.
• Because so little of the tongue movement for /k/ or /g/ is visible, illustrations of tongue placement to emphasize where it goes may be helpful.
• To emphasize the placement of the tongue and the seal, have your child cough, make throat "growling" sounds or gargle.
• Place the client’s hands on your uppermost part of the neck under the
• client’s jaw near the throat. You produce the /k / or /g/ sound . Then draw attention to the muscle movement to point out the velar placement.
• Use a tongue depressor to guide the tongue toward a backward movement.
• Ask the client to feel your throat when you say /k / to illustrate devoicing and motion in the back of the mouth.

These are just some examples of fun activities you can do at home to practice your speech sounds! Invent your own lists and stories with the /k/ and/or /g/ sound.