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Use this links and suggestions on this articulation checklist to guide you through the use of Tier 1 supports for the R sound.

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Articulation Checklist - The LC and HST should work together to document the use of Tier 1 intervention strategies using this checklist as a guide. 

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Articulation Checklist - The LC and HST should work together to document the use of Tier 1 intervention strategies using this checklist as a guide. 

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Additional links to activities and information are also available on Heartlands Intervention Website.

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This is a great beginning activity when working on any speech sound. Students should be able to label and identify all of their "speech helpers" so that they understand the placement cues when they are given to them.

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Articulation Strategies for the "Retroflex R"

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Articulation Strategies for the "Retroflex R"

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Articulation Strategies to try for the "bunched R"

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Articulation Strategies to try for the "bunched R"

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*R is one of the most frequently occurring sounds used in the English language
*R is also one of the most difficult and complex sounds to make
*The R sound is influenced by the sounds that come before and after it.  In fact, there are over 30 sound variations of the R sound because of this.
*There are also different ways to produce the R sound.  In fact, everyone does it just a bit different which makes teaching this sound challenging.
*Because of these reasons (and a few more not listed), the R sound can take some time to master. For children who do not develop a correct R sound on their own, frequent practice and repetition of the sound will be required.

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Can you hear the R in each of these words? Is it in the beginning, middle or end? This handout can be used for reference and is also great to use for a listening activity.

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There are so many types of R sounds.  Can your student say one type better than another?

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There are so many types of R sounds.  Can your student say one type better than another?

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Read the word out loud to your student.  Have them repeat the word with their BEST R sound.  Listen carefully does none word sound more "R-like" than another?  If so, start with that word and others that sound like it.

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How to cue students to make the "R" Sound

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Answers to common questions about the "R" sound

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Answers to common questions about the "R" sound

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An article from Super Duper Publications.

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The R sound may take some time to get.  Be patient and keep practicing.

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The R sound may take some time to get.  Be patient and keep practicing.

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Below you will find a few of my favorite videos to help learn what cues to give your child to make the R sound. 

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Below you will find a few of my favorite videos to help learn what cues to give your child to make the R sound. 

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Remeber there is more than one way to produce R. You will find videos below for both the "bunched" and "retroflex" R.

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Bunched R vs. Retroflex R Tongue Placement by Peachie Speechie

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What Is Auditory Bombardment and Why Do We Do it?

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What Is Auditory Bombardment and Why Do We Do it?

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Children need to be able to hear the differences between sounds in order for them to say the words clearly. Supporting your child’s ability to listen really carefully to sounds is a great way to help with their talking. One way we can do this is with auditory bombardment. During auditory bombardment your child listens to a targeted sound in words over and over again.. This approach gives your child the opportunity to hear the sound they are struggling with lots of times with no pressure for them to say the words.

How to do it

1.  This link will take you to a list of R words to read to your child.

2. Read the word list to your child 1-2 times daily.  Ask them to listen carefully to the words you read.  Make sure you’re in a quiet place, free from distractions when the list is read.

3. Make sure your child understands that they are only to listen. Ask them to sit quietly. They should NOT be asked to repeat the words.

4. DON'T OVER-EMPHASIZE THE WORDS. Just speak clearly and at a relaxed pace (as if you were reading a story to them).

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The Hooway For Rodney Rat  by Helen Lester is a fun way to work on auditory discrimination of the R and W sounds.  

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The Hooway For Rodney Rat  by Helen Lester is a fun way to work on auditory discrimination of the R and W sounds.  

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Read the story and talk about the how the words that Rodney says sound different than what he means.  For example, "west/rest, wosey/rosey, wodent/rodent,

Depending on what your child is feeling and what they are ready for, this story also provides the opportunity to talk about bullying and accepting differences.

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📚 Kids Book Read Aloud: HOOWAY FOR WODNEY WAT by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger

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How to say the R sound (retroflexed) by Peachie Speechie

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How to say the R sound (bunched) by Peachie Speechie

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Tongue Placement for the R Sound with Taco Tongue! By Peachie Speechie

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How to teach the R sound Shaping from EE by Peachie Speechie