R-Blend Words for Speech Therapy: Free r-blends Word List
A ready-to-use r-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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25 words, sorted by position.
br, cr, dr words (12)
bread
brush
broom
bridge
crab
crayon
crown
cry
dress
drum
dragon
drink
fr, gr, pr, tr words (13)
frog
fruit
fries
friend
grapes
green
grass
grandma
present
prize
train
tree
truck
r-blends sentences for carryover
- The frog has a crown.
- Draw a tree with a green crayon.
- The train has a present.
- Brush the dragon's teeth.
- Grandma likes grapes.
Therapy tips for r-blends
- Work on /r/ in single words first; blends add a step.
- Some students find 'gr' and 'kr' easier because the tongue is already back.
- Watch for /w/ substitutions (twain for train).
Questions SLPs ask
How many r-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 r-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 r-blends words as a printable worksheet?
Yes. PrepPal turns a r-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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