L-Blend Words for Speech Therapy: Free l-blends Word List
A ready-to-use l-blends word list for articulation practice, sorted by where the sound falls in the word. Every word was picked by sound, not spelling, so it works for drill, games and carryover.
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24 words, sorted by position.
bl, cl, fl words (12)
block
blueberry
blackboard
blanket
clock
cloud
clap
clown
flag
flower
fly
flute
gl, pl, sl words (12)
glass
glove
glue
globe
plane
plate
planet
plant
slide
sled
sleep
slipper
l-blends sentences for carryover
- The clown has a blue flag.
- Play with the blocks.
- The plane flies over the cloud.
- Put the glue on the plate.
- The flower is in a glass.
Therapy tips for l-blends
- Make sure /l/ is solid in single words before blends.
- Slow it down: 'b...lue', then blend faster.
- Watch for 'w' substitutions (bwue for blue) and cue the tongue tip up.
Questions SLPs ask
How many l-blends words should I practice in a session?
Aim for many quick repetitions: 50 to 100 productions in a 30-minute session is a common target for articulation drill, spread across a small set of words.
Should I start with initial, medial or final l-blends?
Most SLPs start with the position the student finds easiest (often initial), then add the others. Follow the student's stimulability and the IEP goal.
Can I get these l-blends words as a printable worksheet?
Yes. PrepPal turns a l-blends goal into a printable worksheet with pictures, picture cards and digital drill cards in seconds. The first one is free.
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