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How to Teach P Sound: Articulation Activities, and Word Lists for Effective Speech Therapy

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The “b” sound is a voiced bilabial plosive, which means that it is produced by briefly stopping the airflow from the lungs using both lips (bilabial) and then releasing it in a sudden burst (plosive). The vocal cords vibrate during the production of this sound, which creates a buzzing or humming sensation in the throat.

To produce the “b” sound, you need to bring your lips together and then release them while simultaneously pushing air out of your lungs. This creates a sudden burst of sound that is characterized by a brief, low-pitched hum or vibration. You can try producing this sound by saying the word “ball” or “baby” and paying attention to the way your lips and vocal cords work together to create the sound. In phonetics, this sound is represented by the symbol /b/.

Here are few tips you can follow to teach the “B” sound:

Demonstrate the sound: Start by demonstrating the “B” sound for your child. Make the sound and have your child watch your lips and mouth movements. You can also have them feel the vibrations on your throat as you make the sound.

Visual Cue: Begin by showing the child how to produce the “b” sound with a visual cue. Demonstrate how to make the sound by placing your lips together, and then releasing them with a puff of air. You can also use a mirror to help the child see how their lips are moving.

Understand the sound: Help your child understand how the “B” sound is made by explaining that it is a voiced bilabial plosive. This means it is made by completely closing the lips and then releasing air with a small burst while using their voice.

Practice Blowing: Help your child get used to the sensation of stopping and releasing air with their lips by having them practice blowing air out of their mouth without making any sound.

Practice Tongue Placement: Show your child how to place their tongue behind their teeth and keep their lips closed while making the “B” sound. You can make it more fun by having them imitate animal sounds, such as a buzzing bee or a big, brave bear, while using the “B” sound.

Practice in Isolation: Once your child has mastered the correct tongue and lip position, have them practice making the “B” sound on its own without any other sounds.

Add Syllables: After your child has mastered the “B” sound in isolation, have them practice using it in different syllables, such as “ba,” “be,” and “bo.” You can make it more fun by having them say silly words like “bubble,” “banana,” and “butterfly.”

Practice in Words: Once your child has mastered the “B” sound in syllables, have them practice using it in different words such as “ball,” “bat,” and “boat.”

Practice in Phrases: After your child has mastered the “B” sound in words, have them practice using it in phrases like “big blue ball,” “busy bee,” and “beautiful butterfly.”

Practice in Sentences: Finally, have your child practice using the “B” sound in different sentences such as “Billy bought a big blue ball,” “I love to eat bananas,” and “My boat is big and blue.”

Practice Everywhere: Encourage your child to practice using the “B” sound in different contexts, such as during playtime, mealtime, or while reading books. You can also make it more fun by having them use the “B” sound in different accents or dialects.

Free B interactive audio flashcards featuring words with the “B” sound words can be a useful tool for improving pronunciation and vocabulary.

Whether you need a targeted word list in a pinch for therapy or are a materials creator in need of ideas, these FREE word lists were created by me, for you! The perfect companion for articulation games, speech activities, at-home practice or creating your own materials, you will find word lists by each targeted position below!

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Each list of articulation sounds contains words with the target sound in the beginning, middle, and end position, including blends when applicable, as well as words that...

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If "R" is the problem sound using the word "Rope" makes saying the "R" sound harder because the "O" sound is considered a round vowel.

A round vowel is one where you round your lips to say it. Go ahead...try it by saying "O" as in "boat". You rounded your lips didn't you? I thought you might.

Children who have difficulty with the "R" sound tend to say the "W" sound...they say "Wabbit" instead of "Rabbit".

The "W" sound is considered a rounded sound too. Try saying the "W" sound without rounding your lips...you can't because that is how the sound is made.

So by pairing the "R" sound with the "O" sound like in the word "Rope", this makes the word extra difficult for a child who has a problem saying the "R" sound because the "O" that follows the "R" will naturally make them want to round there lips.

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/b/ in the initial, medial, and final positions

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Utilize this word list during structured therapy sessions and/or send home for extra practice. Incorporates Dolch Words.

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• Phonological Awareness Intervention: Beyond the Basics Author(s): Schuele, C. & Boudrea, D.
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Free B Sound Articulation Words Flashcards

Free B sound articulation words flashcards for autism and speech therapy. Initial, medial and final word lists download printable PDF worksheets. The “b” sound, also known as a voiced bilabial stop, is produced by bringing the two lips together and briefly stopping the airflow before releasing it with a burst of sound. In addition to teaching the basic “b” sound, picture flashcards can be utilized to focus on different positions within words.

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How to Pick Vocabulary Words: What words?! Whenever I had a student who needed to work on vocabulary My mind started racing, ‘What words do I pick?’ ‘What are the right words to use? ‘. When writing a goal we need to know what we are tracking. You cannot simply write with ‘classroom vocabulary’, that ain’t gonna fly if your case brought to due process.

You must have a list of the words you are going to target and track progress.

Now, there are lots of resources out there. I have read books like Bridge to Vocabulary , Bringing Words to Life , Building Academic Vocabulary , and Teaching Vocabulary and found them so valuable. These have been wonderful resources and I highly encourage you to check them out. A common theme across them all is to make the vocabulary meaningful for the child.

Explain why these words are so important,

point them out in daily living, show their actual application! Choosing the words to target when it comes to working on vocabulary doesn’t have to be an ordeal either. One of the best and most practical places to find words is to look at their academic worksheets, read the directions, and focus on the verbs. Words like arranging, summarize, incorporate, detail, etc will pop up left and right.

These are examples of tier 2, functional vocabulary words. I do not assume that the students know these words despite having been surrounded for years. So, if you’re stumped on what words to choose, start here.

“Failure to understand instructional verbs and thus what a teacher or textbook is asking of a child has the potential of creating a rift in the child’s engagement with the learning process.” Lowman et al., 2018

Now, one of the most common questions after hearing this, ‘What verbs are the best to target then?’. So here is a list of instructional verbs, common for Kindergarten to 5th grade. Please keep in mind there are soooo many words available that our students are exposed to everyday, but if you need a jumping off point, then take a look at the list below.

I have also used these Vocabulary Kits with a lot of success too. I simply pick a word set and that is our focus for the year. The are research based so the vocabulary chosen aligns with the same academic practicality we need. This also includes scaffolded materials as well as a pretest/post-test. You can read more about this my Teaching Vocabulary in Speech Therapy post.

So when it comes to vocabulary, don’t stress. Words your kids need surround them all you have to do is to find the best fit for them.

Lowman, J., Stone, L. T., & Guo, J. (2018). Effects of interactive book reading for increasing children’s knowledge of instructional verbs. Communication Disorders Quarterly , 1-13. doi:10.1177/1525740117745639 .

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B Sound Articulation Therapy: A Guide for Parents

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Feb 12, 2022 B sound is one of the first sounds that babies learn. Here you will find some advice on how to teach your child the b sound, and when is the right time to seek a speech therapist's help!

The /b/ sound is a bilabial sound, which means the lips are pressed together while producing the sound. It is also a voiced sound, which means that the vocal cords are vibrating when the breath is released from the lips. This is different than the unvoiced /p/ sound, for example, which gets its sound simply from the release of air.

This is one of the first sounds that children begin to make. It may start out with babbling, such as “ba-ba-ba” and then progress to “ball” by age 2. Since this is such a foundational sound for your child’s emerging speech skills, it is important to know if your child is on track.

If your little one still struggles with the /b/ sound by age 4 , it is imperative to seek the help of a licensed speech-language pathologist to help correct the delay and prevent future language struggles.

To produce the /b/ sound, use the following cues with your child.

• Watch my mouth (this will help him see what your lips are doing).
• Put your lips together .
• Make your lips pop .
• Make your voice hum / Turn your voice on.

Help your child push his lips together with his fingers if he’s having trouble getting them closed.

When teaching sounds, it’s important to start at the syllable level before expecting children to produce entire words or sentences with the correct sound. You have to walk before you can run, right? Try to see if the child can imitate your model of the speech sound, if not, they will need some extra help to get going and figure out correct placement and sound production.

Tactile or Touch Cues for Articulation Therapy

Tactile or touch cues can be used to teach bilabial speech sounds, but giving the child some physical feedback/input around their mouth. While the exact touch cue might vary depending on which resource you use, some generally agreed upon bilabial cues include placing one or more fingers against the same closed lips but do not move it away quickly when you make the sound. The “b” sound does not have the same air escape as the “p.” Remind the child to put “lips together.” You could also just place your finger and tap.

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To practice making the B consonant here is the list of sections and words in them that you can practice with your child:

• Early Sounds: Ribbit, Blub, Baa, Bzzz. 
• Wild Animals: Bear, Bird, Rabbit, Crab, Bat, Bee.
• Petting ZOO: Rabbit, Bird, Bunny.
• Outdoor Wonders: Bridge, Ball.
• Living Colors: Blue, Brown, Black. 
• Yummy Time: Banana, Bread,  Burger, Butter, Vegetable.
• Toy Box: Robot, Balloon, Bubbles, Marbles. 
• When I grow up: Lumberjack, Plumber.
• We are Family: Brother, Baby, Grandpa, Grandma.
• School Rocks: Blackboard, Book, Bus. 
• Ride your Wheels: Bus, Bike, Bicycle.
• Universe: Black Hole.

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• Use the button below to download our Articulation Bingo Board
• Print out the board and give it to your child or cut out the pictures and put them into a bag
• Let your child pick a word from the board / bag
• Find the word in Speech Blubs App and practice it, play with fun filters and watch educational videos
• Your child is a winner when he practices three pictures in a row (across, down, or horizontally) or the entire board

Books on Articulation Therapy

Books are a great way to model and practice speech sounds in context. There are a variety of books that highlight the /b/, /p/ and /m/ sounds. While reading, make sure to pause and model the target sound (a little bit of overemphasis here goes a long way) for the child. 

If the rhyme of the book if familiar or there is a repeated line, pause, model the correct placement and encourage the child to attempt the key word with their good /b/, /p/ or /m/ sound (e.g., the ___ (mmmmommy) on the bus goes shh shh shh). This also works for sing-alongs where the child can easily predict and anticipate the upcoming sound.

One of my favorite books to read with my kids is, Baa Moo, I love you. This book shows different animals and the sounds that they make. It’s repetitive, short and easy for young minds to absorb. 

The second book I’d recommend is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. This is great for any letters of the alphabet so you can use it over and over again. It goes over the letters and gives words that rhyme for each one. This provides many opportunities for kids to practice the sounds. 

When talking to your child’s pediatrician, if you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development, make sure you voice those feelings and thoughts. You know your child the best and can provide valuable insight towards his/her development. They will give you recommendations for a speech-language pathologist who will provide a full-evaluation to determine if speech therapy is needed. 

If your child has difficulties with other sounds, here are the articles that can help you with speech therapy and articulation activities ideas:

• Articulation Therapy: An All-in-One Guide for Parents
• H Sound Articulation Therapy
• JJ and CH Sounds Articulation Therapy
• L Sound Articulation Therapy
• Lisp Articulation Therapy
• M Sound Articulation Therapy
• N Sound Articulation Therapy
• NG Sound Articulation Therapy
• R Sound Articulation Therapy
• S Sound Articulation Therapy
• SH Sound Articulation Therapy
• T and D Sounds Articulation Therapy
• W Sound Articulation Therapy

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2. cut and paste: letter b, 3. identify and find the letter b, 4. match big and small b game- online letter game, 5. animal letter b maze, 6. all about b and b, 7. collect words with b- online letter game, 8. let’s find the treasure, 9. b is for… picture identification, 10. color all boxes with letter b.

Introducing kids to the letter B through hands-on activities can make learning both fun and effective. In this blog, we’ll share letter B activities that focus on improving letter recognition , sound association, and vocabulary building. These activities are easy to follow and designed to make learning both fun and effective for young kids. Let’s dive into these fun ways to help children master the letter B.

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What will the child do in this activity?

• The child will color a large letter B along with pictures of objects that start with the letter B, such as a balloon and a banana. This is one of the ideal letter B activities for 3-year-olds, as it combines coloring with letter recognition.

What will my child learn from this activity?

• This activity reinforces the recognition of the letter B by associating it with objects that start with the same letter. It also allows your child to practice fine motor skills through coloring, while strengthening their understanding of the letter B and its sound in a fun and engaging way.

• The child will cut out pictures of different objects, such as a ball, bird, and backpack, and then paste only those that start with the letter B onto the provided blank space.
• This is one of the best letter b activities for kindergarten. It will help your child improve their fine motor skills through cutting and pasting. Additionally, this Letter B craft  reinforces their understanding of the letter B by having them associate it with specific objects, thus strengthening both letter recognition and sound association.

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• The child will go through a series of worksheets where they will identify and circle both uppercase and lowercase versions of the letter B. Each worksheet presents a grid of letters, and the child will need to find and mark the letter B, distinguishing it from other letters such as g, p, q, and others.
• These activities are designed to reinforce the recognition of both uppercase and lowercase B. By differentiating B from other letters in various contexts, your child will enhance their visual discrimination skills, which are critical for reading and writing. This exercise also solidifies their understanding of the letter B’s appearance, helping to prevent common letter confusion.

• In this interactive game, the child will help the character Buck Buck find hidden letters by matching uppercase B’s with their corresponding lowercase b’s. The goal is to correctly pair each uppercase and lowercase B to reveal where the characters are hiding.
• This game helps your child practice recognizing and matching uppercase and lowercase forms of the letter B. By engaging in this matching exercise, your child will reinforce their understanding of letter case distinctions and improve their overall letter recognition skills, making it an excellent addition to letter B activities for preschoolers.

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• The child will navigate through a maze by following the path of uppercase and lowercase letter B’s. They will start from the parent bird and find their way to the baby bird by tracing only the letter B’s in the grid.
• This activity enhances your child’s ability to recognize both uppercase and lowercase forms of the letter B. It also develops their problem-solving skills as they navigate the maze while reinforcing their familiarity with the letter B in a fun, interactive way.

• The child will start by tracing both uppercase and lowercase letter B’s on the dotted lines. They will then write additional B’s on their own. Next, they will fill in the missing letter B in a word, circle the letter B in given words, and finally, identify and color objects whose names start with the letter B, such as bone, ball, bat, and balloon.
• This comprehensive activity is not just about tracing; it’s an all-in-one exercise that helps reinforce letter recognition, handwriting, phonics, and vocabulary building. Your child will develop their ability to write both uppercase and lowercase B, recognize the letter B in different contexts, and associate it with words and objects, making it a well-rounded learning experience.

• In this game, the child will help a character carrying a cart by collecting words that start with the letter B. As the cart moves forward, the child will be presented with various words and must drag and drop the correct B-words into the cart while ignoring words that start with other letters. The game also plays the sound of each word to reinforce learning.
• This activity strengthens your child’s ability to identify words that begin with the letter B, enhancing both their vocabulary and phonetic awareness. By associating the sound of each word with the letter B, the game helps solidify the connection between the letter and its corresponding sound, making it a fun and effective way to reinforce early literacy skills.

• The child will use a pencil to shade all the boxes that contain the letter B, both uppercase and lowercase, as well as boxes with pictures of objects that start with the letter B. For example, they will shade the boxes with a banana, bear, and balloon, eventually leading them to the treasure.
• This engaging activity helps your child reinforce their letter recognition skills by identifying the letter B in various forms and contexts. It also enhances their vocabulary as they connect the letter B with words and objects. 

• If you are looking for letter b activities for 4-year-olds this is a good one. Kids will look at a series of pictures and tick the boxes next to the images that start with the letter B. For example, they will identify and tick objects like bread, bananas, and bears.
• This activity helps your child recognize the letter B in various words, reinforcing their letter recognition skills. It also aids in associating the letter B with its corresponding sound, which is an essential part of early phonetic learning.

• The child will color a large lowercase letter b and the image of a butterfly. They will then color all the boxes in a grid that contain the letter b, identifying both uppercase and lowercase forms. This is a great example of letter B activities for toddlers, as it combines simple coloring with letter recognition.
• This letter b activity helps your child reinforce their understanding of the lowercase letter b, as well as its connection to words like “butterfly.” It also enhances letter recognition by requiring the child to differentiate the letter b from other letters in a grid, improving their attention to detail and letter identification skills.

11. Spot Letter B in the Rhyme

• The child will read the rhyme “Baa, Baa, Black Sheep” and circle every instance of the letter B they find within the text.
• This activity strengthens your child’s ability to recognize the letter B within words and sentences. By identifying and circling the letter B in context, they also practice their reading skills and improve their attention to detail, making it an effective way to reinforce letter recognition within a familiar rhyme .

12. Commonly Confused Letters

• The child will look at a grid of letters and identify and circle all the lowercase letter b’s, distinguishing it from commonly confused letters like g, p, and q. Preschoolers often confuse these letters, which is why this is one of the best preschool letter B activities for reinforcing accurate letter recognition.
• This activity helps your child improve their ability to recognize and differentiate the lowercase letter b from other similar-looking letters. It strengthens their visual discrimination skills, which are crucial for accurate reading and writing.

13. Where’s Letter B?

• The child will look at various objects and color only those that contain the letter B. For example, they will color objects like the bat, balloon, and the duck with a B on it.
• This activity helps your child focus on identifying the letter B among different letters. It strengthens their letter recognition skills and improves their ability to distinguish B from other letters in a fun and engaging way.

These Letter B activities offer engaging and effective ways to help your child recognize, practice, and master the letter B. By incorporating these activities into your routine, you can make learning enjoyable while reinforcing essential literacy skills. Try these Letter B activities to support your child’s early reading journey.

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What are fun words that start with b.

Fun words that start with B include bounce, bubbles, and bunny. These words are playful and often associated with activities or objects that children enjoy.

What is a fancy word that starts with B?

A fancy word that starts with B is “benevolent,” which means kind and generous. It’s a great word to introduce to kids as they expand their vocabulary.

What are some activities that start with B for kids?

Activities that start with B include baking, building with blocks, and playing with bubbles. These are fun and engaging ways to reinforce the letter B while keeping kids active.

What are some things to do that start with B for kids?

Kids can enjoy activities like biking, birdwatching, or having a picnic with a basket. These B-themed activities are both entertaining and educational.

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New footage of the Jan. 6, 2021 , attack on the U.S. Capitol and its aftermath follows then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) as she’s evacuated from the building and grappling with how to respond.

The video was recorded by Pelosi’s daughter, Alexandra Pelosi, who filmed the footage while producing a documentary for HBO.

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