S and S-blends
Video 1: How to Say the S Sound
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When practicing the S sound, be sure that you are not sticking your tongue out between your teeth! Your tongue should stay behind your teeth. Practice saying the sound in front of a mirror to make sure your tongue is not coming out between your teeth.
Below are some words with S to practice. The first list contains words that begin with the S sound. Practice saying each word correctly. Remember, keep your tongue behind your teeth! Practice each set of words for 5-10 minutes each day, or whenever possible.
Sand
Soap
Sit
Sock
Sun
Sink
Sick
Soup
Seal
Salt
The second list of words has S in the middle of the word. Practice saying each word 5 times. Remember, keep your tongue behind your teeth!
Pencil
Baseball
Recess
Babysitter
Whistle
Princess
Bracelet
Motorcycle
Dresser
Dinosaur
The third list of words contains S at the end of each word. Again, practice saying each word 5 times correctly.
Bus
Horse
Dress
House
Octopus
Chips
Grass
Mouse
Cactus
Compass
Find the "Dot Articulation" Worksheet for your sound and practice! Have fun!
Articulation Notebooks for S and S blends