Mastering the /R/ Sound
Build a clear, consistent /R/ across every stage.
Mouths · Isolation · Syllables · Words · Sentences · Paragraphs · Carryover
Learn how to produce /R/ and build accuracy from sound production to connected speech.
Visual Sound Modeling
Watch the /R/ Sound
See how the /R/ sound is made before starting the stages.
See it. Say it. Start your stages.
Watch /R/ Sound
See It. Shape It.
Stage 1: Mouth Models™
Learn how the sound is formed using the lips, tongue, and airflow.
Start with /R/ production.
Hear it. Hold it.
Stage 2: Isolation Station™
Practice producing /R/ in isolation with simple, controlled supports.
Practice /R/ in isolation.
Build it. Grow it.
Stage 3: Syllable Sprouts™
Practice simple syllable shapes to establish correct /R/ production.
Build /R/ into syllables.
Use it. Place it.
Stage 4: Word Builder™
Practice /R/ in real words across positions and structures.
Choose how you want to practice:
Start Word Practice · Printable PDF
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Word Lists
Word lists can be used for word repetition/reading & sentence repetition/formulation.
Words are alphabetized & grouped by prevocalic & vocalic /R/, word position, syllable count, & sound patterns (blends & clusters).
🍄 syllables · 🍄 blends · ⚪ clusters · 🍄⚪ mixed
(strikethrough = blends or clusters)
Word Explorers™
Search-and-find articulation pages designed for structured word-level practice.
Targets include initial, medial, final, and mixed positions, as well as blends and clusters.
Includes data tracking and color or black-and-white options.
Read it. Perfect it.
Stage 5: Sentence Studio™
Practice /R/ in structured sentences to build accuracy in connected speech.
Practice /R/ in sentences.
Read it. Refine it.
Stage 6: Paragraph Perfector™
Practice /R/ in short passages to improve fluency and consistency.
Read and refine /R/.
Say it. Mean it.
Stage 7: Carryover Connections™
Use /R/ in meaningful, real-life communication.
Use /R/ in connected speech.
Start Story Practice · Printable PDF