S Word List
Speech Therapy Materials

If your child is having trouble saying the sound S, you have come to the right place! 

If you are a speech therapist and you need some S speech therapy materials, hopefully, our S word list can help you!

Below you will find lots of free materials!

1. First, there is a FREE worksheet (for non-members) and link (for members) to access new articulation materials.
2. Second, there is a word list for quick viewing.
3. Next, you can sign up for a FREE newsletter and receive ALL THE WORD LISTS in one Folder in your Google Drive.
4. After that, check out a brief explanation on how to say the target sound.
5. Last, there are ideas for articulation practice that do not require flashcards or word lists. This is the most functional option and appropriate for children working on generalization.

Enjoy the FREE materials!!!

S Worksheets and More!

We have articulation worksheets for teaching, drill practice, generalization, and language based artic games! 

• If you are a member, simply log in, download, and you are ready to roll here. 
• If you want to start your free trial, sign up here. 

If you would like a FREE S worksheet (pictured above), just answer a few questions and it's yours

S Word List

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Google Drive Word List

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Google Drive. I can access my word lists from any device; laptop, desktop, or phone. I no longer have to remember which app is on which device to access all my files and materials.

Also, I can access my word lists WITHOUT the internet. 

If you want a copy, fill out the form below. I put all the word lists in one folder.  Once you receive your email with the materials, make a copy of the files and they are yours to use and tweak as needed.

• If you need help saving the word lists to your Google Drive, click here: Save Google Document
• If you LOVE Google Drive as much as I do, check out our Speech Therapy Documentation Page. 

S Packet Using High-Frequency Words

The words chosen for speech therapy can make all the difference between a good therapy program and a great one! For the generalization phase, it is crucial to use high-frequency words!! It only makes sense to use words that the client will actually say outside of the therapy room. Right?!

This packet contains: 

• Flashcards that can be used a Cariboo Cards too, yeah
• Flashcard free games that can be used as home practice
• Dot markers/Smash-mats, and/or coloring pages
• Articulation warm-up sheets which can be used as a goal review
• Cue cards
• Word lists
• Flashcards which has word, phrase, and sentence level practice
• Cut/paste sentence level worksheets
• Self-assessment sheets

Read more about it here.

How To Say S

Read below for a brief introduction:

• The tongue tip is behind teeth on the alveolar ridge or "bumpy spot"
• The jaw or teeth are together - I cue with "teeth together"
• Lips are slightly smiling

Articulation Games for S

The S sound is a later developing sound, usually mastered by age 7.

1. See - Say "see" as you spot things out the window, i.e., I "see" a dog
2. Seven - Say "seven" during a game of crazy eights
3. Sorry - Say "sorry" while playing the board game, Sorry
4. Said - While retelling a story, make sure all productions of "said" are correct
5. Glasses - Say "glasses" while you clean the lenses on glasses
6. Icing - Say "icing" while you decorate cookies or cake
7. Outside - Say "outside" while you toss balls outside through a window or door
8. Horse - Say "horse" as you draw and color horses
9. Face  - Say "face" while you paint faces or draw silly faces
10. Grass - Say "grass" as you pick blades of grass

Take turns with your child saying the desired words. It is important to practice hearing as well as saying the words.

If you have any concerns, please contact a local speech language pathologist for a consultation or contact us!

Teach "S" Today!

We have created a comprehensive program that targets /S/. This program is designed for children 6-8 years old who continue to have a lisp or mispronounce /S/ in one way or another. We will finally get that /S/ today! Interested?

What will your learn in this tutorial?

• How to say the /S/ sound correctly
• Effective ways to teach /S/
• Effective visual, verbal, and tactile cues
• Step by step explanation of motor practice principles
• Review of articulation practice
• How to stop "bad habits" such as thumb sucking
• Importance of positive reinforcement
• Articulation practice plan that is adaptable for any child
• Word lists & practice logs
• Drills and practices for teaching /S/
• Carryover games that can be easily played throughout the day
• All the materials you really need for practice!

Read more...

Membership Site

If your child has trouble saying multiple sounds AND you want a step-by-step guide to help your child AND you want ideas on how to increase vocabulary, improve grammar, follow directions, and much more....consider our members site. 

If you are a professional or parent and you want: 

• Articulation Screening Tools
• Data tracking sheets
• Templates in Google Drive for easy data tracking and graphing
• Homework sheets/parent handouts on articulation therapy
• General flashcard games
• 36 flashcards for each sound: B, D, F, G, J, K, L, M, N, P, R, S, T, V, Z, SH, TH, CH
• 8-10 functional games for each sound
• Language based worksheets to spice things up!
• Picture description tasks
• Short story stimuli

Our membership might be just what you need!