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BLOG POST: Teaching the R sound in speech therapy is hard! This blog discusses strategies for eliciting R and determining whether bunched or retroflex is best for your student. How to teach the R sound… starts here! #slp #articulation

Articulation of R: Tricks to try in speech therapy when nothing else has worked!

How to Teach the R Sound in Articulation Therapy – To Use Bunched or Retroflex, That is the Question
How to Teach the R Sound in Articulation Therapy – To Use Bunched or Retroflex, That is the Question

R Sound Speech Therapy Video

If teaching R makes you second-guess your career, you’re not alone. This post outlines speech therapy activities that target tongue control, awareness, and retraction to finally elicit a strong ER. Once that’s down, everything else flows. You’ll get practical cues, visuals, and progression strategies to build confidence and success. Click to learn how to finally demystify the R sound in your sessions!

Nice graphic/tips for vocalic /r/

The Best R Articulation Therapy Tricks To Try
The Best R Articulation Therapy Tricks To Try
Speech Therapy Techniques for Teaching the R Sound
Speech Therapy Techniques for Teaching the R Sound

R Sound Speech Therapy

This blog post outlines how I use coarticulation to teach vocalic R using the initial R sound. It outlines techniques that work with both preschool speech therapy and school age speech therapy articulation activities. Activities to work on vocalic R in speech therapy are mentioned as well!

teaching vocalic r's worksheet for kids to learn how to use the
teaching vocalic r's worksheet for kids to learn how to use the
How to teach vocalic R in speech therapy
How to teach vocalic R in speech therapy

Speech Therapy Ideas for R Sound - prevocalic R, vocalic R and R blends can be tricky to teach. Check out these ideas, activities, and FREEBIES to help.

Peachie Speech R Sound

17+ PDF Speech Therapy R Sound Activities {I Spy Articulation!} - Speech Therapy Store

5 Ways You Can Use Food to Elicit The R Sound in Speech Therapy • Speechy Things

Speech Therapy R Sound - Ideas, Activities, and FREEBIES
Speech Therapy R Sound - Ideas, Activities, and FREEBIES
17+ PDF Speech Therapy R Sound Activities {I Spy Articulation!} - Speech Therapy Store Articulation Games For Speech Therapy, Slp Ideas, Speech Therapy Articulation Activities, Speech Articulation Activities, Speech Therapy Preschool, Aac Activities Speech Therapy Free, Elementary Speech Therapy Activities, Speech Classroom, Speech Therapy Printables
17+ PDF Speech Therapy R Sound Activities {I Spy Articulation!} - Speech Therapy Store Articulation Games For Speech Therapy, Slp Ideas, Speech Therapy Articulation Activities, Speech Articulation Activities, Speech Therapy Preschool, Aac Activities Speech Therapy Free, Elementary Speech Therapy Activities, Speech Classroom, Speech Therapy Printables
5 Ways You Can Use Food to Elicit The R Sound in Speech Therapy • Rock the R®
5 Ways You Can Use Food to Elicit The R Sound in Speech Therapy • Rock the R®
R Sound Packet
R Sound Packet
Free Online Speech Lesson for Vocalic R
Free Online Speech Lesson for Vocalic R
Therapy Worksheets for Teaching the R Sound
Therapy Worksheets for Teaching the R Sound
My favorite easy strategy for vocalic r
My favorite easy strategy for vocalic r
the letter r is for bear and it's mouth has teeth with fangs on it
the letter r is for bear and it's mouth has teeth with fangs on it
You're all set! • Rock the R®
You're all set! • Rock the R®
Editable Free Vocalic /r/ Worksheets for Articulation Therapy
Editable Free Vocalic /r/ Worksheets for Articulation Therapy

Learn how to say the R sound!Practice saying the R sound in words, sentences, and short passages!Realistic images to show how to say the R sound - bunched and retroflexedColoring pages to practice the R sound.

Is your child working on the tricky /r/ sound? This post uses fun school-based vocabulary to practice the six vocalic R sounds—like car, bird, ear, and more. Perfect for parents and teachers to support speech clarity at home or in the classroom. Includes examples, practice ideas. Great for speech therapy carryover.

Are you having trouble eliciting R blends, vocalic R, or prevocalic R? Have no fear! Teaching R makes it easy! This is a step-by-step, easy-to-follow, approach to correct that darn R. It includes a ton of help for vocalic r and r blends, as well as custom visuals, informational handouts, and homework sheets for added support to take the stress out of teaching the R sound!

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You're all set! • Speechy Things

Looking for free vocalic /r/ worksheets for articulation therapy? These editable vocalic r activities are designed for speech therapists who want flexible, engaging exercises. Use them to keep sessions fresh and focused while supporting kids' progress with tricky /r/ sounds. Get started with these easy-to-use materials for effective practice. Perfect for classroom or teletherapy use—download and print for your next lesson.