S-Blends Facilitation Guide
Super Smooth S-Blends
Individual (Tier 3) Session Plan
30 Minutes
Kindergarten
Objective
The student will accurately produce s-blends (/sw/, /sl/, /st/, /sn/) in single words with at least 80% accuracy through structured drills, sorting, and gameplay.
Prep List
- Print & laminate Word Cards
- Print Worksheet
- Cut Sorting Activity cards
- Prep Bingo counters/marker
Speech Cue Tip
"Remind the student to keep their 'snake tongue' behind their teeth for the /s/ sound, then immediately 'slide' into the next sound without a gap."
Session Breakdown
5m
Warm-Up: Which Blend?
Show an S-Blend Word Card. Say the word aloud. Have the student identify which s-blend they heard. Focus on listening for airflow and tongue placement.
7m
Modeling & Drill
Model target blends with clear articulation. Student repeats words after you. Provide tactile cues (light touch under jaw) and visual cues (pointing to teeth).
5m
Practice Worksheet
Student identifies and names pictures on the Practice Worksheet. Provide immediate corrective feedback for any errors.
5m
Sorting Activity
Student picks a card, says the word, and places it on the matching Blend Mat. Reinforce self-correction if placed incorrectly.
5m
Bingo Game
Play S-Blend Bingo. The student only covers the word after producing it accurately. Praise effort and accuracy.
3m
Closure & Feedback
Review 2โ3 favorite cards. Set a home practice goal: "Find 3 things at home that start with /sl/ (like slide or sleep)."
S-Blends Practice Worksheet
Super Smooth S-Blends
Initial /s/ Blends Practice
Name:
Date:
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Look at each picture and say the word out loud. Then, write the s-blend you hear at the beginning of the word in the box. Choose from: sw, sl, st, or sn.
๐
1. ____ide
๐ฆข
2. ____an
๐
3. ____ake
โญ
4. ____ar
๐ด
5. ____eep
๐
6. ____im
๐
7. ____ail
๐
8. ____op
Bonus Challenge
Can you think of one more word that starts with "sn"? Say it out loud three times as fast as you can!
S-Blend Drill Cards
S-Blend Drill Cards
Use these for the warm-up, drills, and modeling phase.
๐ฆข
swan
๐
swim
๐
slide
๐
sleep
โญ
star
๐
stop
๐
snake
๐
snail
Print on heavy cardstock and laminate for durability during intensive drills.