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How to Teach /s/ Using Sound Shaping From /t/

• December 17, 2019

This method works great for trying to establish an /s/ for the first time when a child has some kind of substitution error, meaning they make another consonant sound any time they should be making the /s/, such as a “th” (“thitherth” for “scissors”) or /t/ (“toup” for “soup”). When kids have substitution errors, you often have to trick them into making the sound correctly a few times before you tell them what you’re working on, and this technique works perfectly for that. It’s also great when the error includes some sort of mistake in placement for /s/, because the trick works by the same place features shared by /s/ and /t/.

What you need:

A child who can make a /t/ sound

The Process:

Cue the child to produce their /t/ sound and praise them for it. You can do this by having them imitate a /t/ a couple of times. Tell them you like how they’re keeping their tongue behind their top teeth.

Next, ask the child to make the /t/ sound again, only this time push the air out longer. When a speaker does this, they effectively make a “ts” sound. Model this for the child by doing it yourself a few times. In order to get praised for doing this successfully, you want to see that the child is keeping their tongue tip up behind their upper teeth and that the airflow is sustained longer than a /t/ sound, even if just for a tiny bit to start.

If it is, say “great job! Do that again!” Have the child repeat this sound a few times. Then ask them if they can make a REALLY long /t/ sound. Model producing a “ts” sound and hold out the /s/ sound while providing an additional cue about the duration of the sound. This cue can be running your finger from your elbow down to your hand, or along the side of a piece of paper. Anything to help illustrate that this is a /t/ sound that takes a looong time to make. Have the child produce this really long /t/ sound.

At this point, the sustained, long sound they’re making should sound like an /s/. Reinforce this great long /t/ by praising the child, then have them repeat a bunch of times, maybe 5 to 10 times in a row, until it seems to be pretty easy for them to do it. If they’re successful, great!

Then you can let them in on the secret—“hey, doesn’t this long /t/ sound remind you of /s/? Let’s try a few words” And see if they can still produce the sound correctly in some short words that end with “ts” like “eats,” “it’s,” “meets,” “let’s” and so on. We call this a facilitating context because the fact that the word has a /t/ followed by an /s/ means that a child who has learned to make an /s/ by shaping from a /t/ typically finds these words easy to produce. Don’t be surprised if the first time you try the word they go right back to the error pattern. In that case, break it down and go through the long /t/ process again. More repetition leads to more automaticity, and through many repetitions, the muscle memory for the sound becomes ingrained and allows the child to have more success when trying to “over-ride” the old error motor pattern.

If they’re successful with the /ts/ words, you can expand and work on more of these. Then, after a few days in a row of practicing final “ts,” see if you can introduce some words that start with /s/. We can use the same facilitating context trick for bridging to the new word position. For example, if /s/ at the start of words feels hard, try to use some facilitating phrases “let’s see,” “eats some,” “meets Sam,” etc. Then, after practicing these phrases, see if you can slowly drop out the first word. For example, practice “let’s see,” then “see.” Next, say “eats some” then “some.” Sometimes I’ve had success telling kids to “think about /t/” but not actually produce it before the /s/. This way you can move from the /ts/ before they become over-reliant on it.

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If your child is having trouble saying T, you have come to the right place! If you are a speech therapist and you need some T speech therapy materials, hopefully, our T word list can help you!

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How To Say T

To say “T,” put the tip of your tongue behind your teeth. This spot is called the alveolar ridge or the “bumpy” spot.

• Tell your child to put his/her tongue behind his/her teeth. 
• The concept of “behind” can be tricky to grasp. If so, try to put peanut butter or yogurt on the “bumpy spot” to have him/her feel where his/her tongue should go.

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T is an earlier developing sound. Therefore, the games listed below are for younger children. Tweak them to meet the needs of your child.  Take turns with your child saying the desired words. It is important to practice  hearing  and  saying  the sound.

• Toad - Say “toad” as you make a toad jump
• Tag - Play tag and say “tag” as you touch someone
• Tub - During bath, put toys in the bathtub and say “tub” as you drop them in
• Table - Say “table” as you place any object on the table
• Water - Say “water” as you water all the plants in the house
• Little - Find all the little toys in a toy box and say “little”Eating - During a meal, say “eating” after taking a bite
• Eat  - During a meal, say “eat” before each bite
• Hat - Say “hat” as you put on a hat
• Shirt - Say “shirt” every time you fold a shirt while doing laundry

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Words that end in ts

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22-letter words that end in ts

• otorhinolaryngologis ts

21-letter words that end in ts

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20-letter words that end in ts

• paleoanthropologis ts
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• transformationalis ts
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• anticonservationis ts
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• neuropharmacologis ts
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19-letter words that end in ts

• psychophysiologis ts
• ethnomethodologis ts
• paleoethnobotanis ts
• antivivisectionis ts
• noninterventionis ts
• paleoclimatologis ts
• immunohematologis ts
• micrometeorologis ts
• hydrometeorologis ts
• gastroenterologis ts
• dendrochronologis ts
• gedankenexperimen ts
• disenfranchisemen ts

18-letter words that end in ts

• constitutionalis ts
• congregationalis ts
• immunosuppressan ts
• overembellishmen ts
• countergovernmen ts
• lumpenproletaria ts
• conversationalis ts
• dispensationalis ts
• postmillennialis ts
• nonanthropologis ts
• lepidopterologis ts
• hydrometallurgis ts
• transcendentalis ts
• orthopsychiatris ts
• neuropsychiatris ts
• deconstructionis ts
• reconstructionis ts
• redistributionis ts
• noncooperationis ts
• neuropsychologis ts
• ethnomusicologis ts
• counterstrategis ts
• psychopathologis ts
• immunopathologis ts
• palaeopathologis ts
• anaesthesiologis ts
• neurophysiologis ts
• pathophysiologis ts
• counterdeploymen ts

17-letter words that end in ts

• leiomyometaplas ts
• collaborationis ts
• inspirationalis ts
• cedaropenaccoun ts
• backwaterprophe ts
• superheavyweigh ts
• disfranchisemen ts
• embourgeoisemen ts
• counterstatemen ts
• malapportionmen ts
• microenvironmen ts
• underdevelopmen ts
• hyperdevelopmen ts
• nonentertainmen ts
• underachievemen ts
• nonestablishmen ts
• disestablishmen ts
• undernourishmen ts
• counterinsurgen ts
• heterotransplan ts
• nonreappointmen ts
• disembarrassmen ts
• countercomplain ts
• thermodynamicis ts
• immunogeneticis ts
• anesthesiologis ts
• paleopathologis ts
• neuropathologis ts
• histopathologis ts
• phytopathologis ts
• neuroradiologis ts
• otolaryngologis ts
• parapsychologis ts
• internationalis ts
• supranationalis ts
• institutionalis ts
• premillennialis ts
• consequentialis ts
• controversialis ts
• nanotechnologis ts
• terotechnologis ts
• cytotechnologis ts
• environmentalis ts
• multiculturalis ts
• horticulturalis ts
• confrontationis ts
• transmutationis ts
• nullificationis ts
• accommodationis ts
• electrotherapis ts
• antievolutionis ts
• transcriptionis ts
• antireductionis ts
• introspectionis ts
• counterterroris ts
• biochemterroris ts
• photogrammetris ts
• counterculturis ts

16-letter words that end in ts

• chemoattractan ts
• resurrectionis ts
• insurrectionis ts
• constructionis ts
• interventionis ts
• antiabortionis ts
• physiotherapis ts
• psychotherapis ts
• colonizationis ts
• preservationis ts
• conservationis ts
• preformationis ts
• emancipationis ts
• assimilationis ts
• arboriculturis ts
• pharmacognosis ts
• pseudoscientis ts
• nonpsychiatris ts
• daguerreotypis ts
• agriculturalis ts
• supernaturalis ts
• multilateralis ts
• intellectualis ts
• governmentalis ts
• instrumentalis ts
• experimentalis ts
• chemotaxonomis ts
• palaeontologis ts
• cryptozoologis ts
• geochronologis ts
• endocrinologis ts
• biotechnologis ts
• phenomenologis ts
• roentgenologis ts
• superspecialis ts
• anticlericalis ts
• quarterfinalis ts
• anticolonialis ts
• antimaterialis ts
• conventionalis ts
• photojournalis ts
• antirationalis ts
• antinationalis ts
• confessionalis ts
• palaeoecologis ts
• chronobiologis ts
• psychobiologis ts
• palaeobiologis ts
• helminthologis ts
• geomorphologis ts
• ophthalmologis ts
• psychophysicis ts
• hydrodynamicis ts
• disafforestmen ts
• underemploymen ts
• underinvestmen ts
• counterargumen ts
• counterirritan ts
• reestablishmen ts
• hyperexcitemen ts
• overachievemen ts
• countermovemen ts
• unenlightenmen ts
• overdevelopmen ts
• supergovernmen ts
• reapportionmen ts
• disillusionmen ts
• disentanglemen ts
• eclaircissemen ts
• enfranchisemen ts
• micromanagemen ts
• whatchamacalli ts
• superbureaucra ts
• antiferromagne ts
• flibbertigibbe ts

15-letter words that end in ts

• straightjacke ts
• subproletaria ts
• counterprojec ts
• accomplishmen ts
• disfurnishmen ts
• impoverishmen ts
• extinguishmen ts
• relinquishmen ts
• aggrandizemen ts
• noninvolvemen ts
• nonachievemen ts
• acknowledgmen ts
• subdevelopmen ts
• predevelopmen ts
• nondevelopmen ts
• nonfulfillmen ts
• noninstallmen ts
• disembowelmen ts
• disheartenmen ts
• nonenforcemen ts
• recommencemen ts
• discouragemen ts
• antimanagemen ts
• understatemen ts
• arrondissemen ts
• divertissemen ts
• bouleversemen ts
• mismeasuremen ts
• semiretiremen ts
• intertwinemen ts
• prearrangemen ts
• disarrangemen ts
• overrefinemen ts
• disgruntlemen ts
• monopropellan ts
• homotransplan ts
• nonrecombinan ts
• antiperspiran ts
• nonparticipan ts
• anticonvulsan ts
• cryoprotectan ts
• antidepressan ts
• postadolescen ts
• superabsorben ts
• superintenden ts
• counterassaul ts
• electrodeposi ts
• constructivis ts
• nonobjectivis ts
• psycholinguis ts
• territorialis ts
• neocolonialis ts
• existentialis ts
• educationalis ts
• bioregionalis ts
• operationalis ts
• sensationalis ts
• traditionalis ts
• paleontologis ts
• parasitologis ts
• rheumatologis ts
• dialectologis ts
• antimonarchis ts
• kremlinologis ts
• paleozoologis ts
• protozoologis ts
• anthropologis ts
• geohydrologis ts
• antifederalis ts
• anticapitalis ts
• sacramentalis ts
• incrementalis ts
• fundamentalis ts
• sentimentalis ts
• neuroanatomis ts
• antimonopolis ts
• horticulturis ts
• silviculturis ts
• floriculturis ts
• citriculturis ts
• biosystematis ts
• antiseparatis ts
• pantisocratis ts
• indifferentis ts
• prosthodontis ts
• neuroscientis ts
• paleomagnetis ts
• antimilitaris ts
• prerevisionis ts
• cooperationis ts
• associationis ts
• repudiationis ts
• segregationis ts
• integrationis ts
• reservationis ts
• hypermodernis ts
• ultramodernis ts
• bronchoscopis ts
• philanthropis ts
• spectroscopis ts

14-letter words that end in ts

• counterpicke ts
• cauliflowere ts
• electromagne ts
• overconstruc ts
• counterthrea ts
• superdiploma ts
• hundredweigh ts
• cruiserweigh ts
• featherweigh ts
• counterweigh ts
• gemutlichkei ts
• nonattachmen ts
• overstatemen ts
• advertizemen ts
• accompanimen ts
• preexperimen ts
• replenishmen ts
• establishmen ts
• embellishmen ts
• refurbishmen ts
• preordainmen ts
• ascertainmen ts
• entertainmen ts
• disburdenmen ts
• enlightenmen ts
• forestallmen ts
• ensorcellmen ts
• preenrollmen ts
• apportionmen ts
• misgovernmen ts
• subgovernmen ts
• nongovernmen ts
• dismembermen ts
• redevelopmen ts
• transshipmen ts
• reinforcemen ts
• nonmanagemen ts
• mismanagemen ts
• disparagemen ts
• encouragemen ts
• vouchsafemen ts
• nonengagemen ts
• disengagemen ts
• interlacemen ts
• pronouncemen ts
• microfilamen ts
• multifilamen ts
• pretournamen ts
• nonequivalen ts
• macronutrien ts
• micronutrien ts
• reconcilemen ts
• embrittlemen ts
• bamboozlemen ts
• dismantlemen ts
• presettlemen ts
• rapprochemen ts
• rearrangemen ts
• embranglemen ts
• thermoelemen ts
• preretiremen ts
• admeasuremen ts
• remeasuremen ts
• prefiguremen ts
• disfiguremen ts
• advertisemen ts
• reimbursemen ts
• reinstatemen ts
• anticoagulan ts
• sublieutenan ts
• intransigean ts
• nonintoxican ts
• antidesiccan ts
• abortifacien ts
• nonresponden ts
• corresponden ts
• immunosorben ts
• postpubescen ts
• subadolescen ts
• preadolescen ts
• introgressan ts
• supermilitan ts
• ultramilitan ts
• subemploymen ts
• misemploymen ts
• preemploymen ts
• nonemploymen ts
• disinvestmen ts
• maladjustmen ts
• noncommitmen ts
• reappointmen ts
• subdepartmen ts
• beleaguermen ts
• encompassmen ts
• embarrassmen ts
• overtreatmen ts
• cobelligeren ts
• nondelinquen ts
• myrmecologis ts
• geostrategis ts

13-letter words that end in ts

• malacologis ts
• gynecologis ts
• musicologis ts
• lexicologis ts
• toxicologis ts
• mineralogis ts
• bibliopegis ts
• archeologis ts
• speleologis ts
• trichologis ts
• conchologis ts
• psychologis ts
• cardiologis ts
• physiologis ts
• enzymologis ts
• urbanologis ts
• angelologis ts
• glaciologis ts
• exobiologis ts
• graphologis ts
• psephologis ts
• morphologis ts
• nonbiologis ts
• geophysicis ts
• biophysicis ts
• pragmaticis ts
• assemblagis ts
• propagandis ts
• counterblas ts
• phragmoplas ts
• erythroblas ts
• thoroughwor ts
• nonbroadcas ts
• interconver ts
• millilamber ts
• underpaymen ts
• redeploymen ts
• subcontinen ts
• reemploymen ts
• unemploymen ts
• subcomponen ts
• underlaymen ts
• disendowmen ts
• overdocumen ts
• readjustmen ts
• reenlistmen ts
• reinvestmen ts
• mistreatmen ts
• nontreatmen ts
• pretreatmen ts
• maltreatmen ts
• reassessmen ts
• dissevermen ts
• embittermen ts
• accoutermen ts
• reindictmen ts
• recommitmen ts
• misrepresen ts
• crosscurren ts
• photocurren ts
• undercurren ts
• supercurren ts
• privatdozen ts
• unconstrain ts
• endosymbion ts
• counterpoin ts
• overdiscoun ts
• intussuscep ts
• superpatrio ts
• troubleshoo ts
• gymnosophis ts
• triumphalis ts
• nonsocialis ts
• ultrarealis ts
• emotionalis ts
• pictorialis ts
• editorialis ts
• semifinalis ts
• glossolalis ts
• essentialis ts
• demonologis ts
• chronologis ts
• technologis ts
• phrenologis ts
• entomologis ts
• seismologis ts
• oceanologis ts
• selenologis ts
• dendrologis ts
• immunologis ts
• palynologis ts
• escapologis ts
• futurologis ts
• papyrologis ts
• nephrologis ts
• numerologis ts
• polygraphis ts
• telegraphis ts
• embryologis ts
• cryptologis ts

12-letter words that end in ts

• subcontrac ts
• aftereffec ts
• superinfec ts
• subdistric ts
• overprotec ts
• overcorrec ts
• megaprojec ts
• microinjec ts
• deconstruc ts
• reconstruc ts
• monochroma ts
• gerontocra ts
• whitethroa ts
• proletaria ts
• secretaria ts
• countrysea ts
• supermarke ts
• hypermarke ts
• aftermarke ts
• wastebaske ts
• breadbaske ts
• ultraviole ts
• rambouille ts
• bitterswee ts
• meadowswee ts
• groundshee ts
• spreadshee ts
• heterograf ts
• protoplane ts
• ferrimagne ts
• ferromagne ts
• reinterpre ts
• supersecre ts
• impoundmen ts
• bombardmen ts
• rescindmen ts
• disbandmen ts
• commandmen ts
• replacemen ts
• emplacemen ts
• enjambemen ts
• embracemen ts
• enhancemen ts
• deforcemen ts
• enforcemen ts
• debridemen ts
• advancemen ts
• divorcemen ts
• traducemen ts
• abridgemen ts
• dissentien ts
• multivalen ts
• equipollen ts
• disarmamen ts
• predicamen ts
• myofilamen ts
• temperamen ts
• arbitramen ts
• beguilemen ts
• entitlemen ts
• derangemen ts
• arrangemen ts
• assuagemen ts
• enlargemen ts
• engorgemen ts
• impingemen ts
• disablemen ts
• ennoblemen ts
• subbasemen ts
• appeasemen ts
• despisemen ts
• endorsemen ts
• indorsemen ts
• restatemen ts
• acquiremen ts
• requiremen ts
• procuremen ts
• measuremen ts
• enframemen ts
• startlemen ts
• confinemen ts
• prejudgmen ts
• misjudgmen ts
• dislodgmen ts
• impeachmen ts
• bewitchmen ts
• debouchmen ts
• involvemen ts
• curettemen ts
• enfeoffmen ts
• improvemen ts
• bereavemen ts
• enslavemen ts
• depravemen ts
• achievemen ts
• garnishmen ts
• nourishmen ts
• refreshmen ts
• abolishmen ts
• dissepimen ts

11-letter words that end in ts

• whereabou ts
• thereabou ts
• undershor ts
• houseligh ts
• menservan ts
• flamboyan ts
• pursuivan ts
• continuan ts
• intriguan ts
• accountan ts
• contestan ts
• protestan ts
• solicitan ts
• consultan ts
• denaturan ts
• dispersan ts
• convulsan ts
• restauran ts
• registran ts
• ministran ts
• discussan ts
• depressan ts
• surfactan ts
• protectan ts
• inhabitan ts
• cohabitan ts
• retreatan ts
• attractan ts
• anteceden ts
• descenden ts
• coresiden ts
• adolescen ts
• proficien ts
• percipien ts
• astringen ts
• contingen ts
• ingredien ts
• nonstuden ts
• responden ts
• superagen ts
• arctangen ts
• euphorian ts
• supergian ts
• nondevian ts
• flagellan ts
• topgallan ts
• propellan ts
• hierophan ts
• disenchan ts
• plainchan ts
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85 Final ST Words for Speech Therapy (Word Blends Lists)

Are you a speech therapist or parent looking for final ST words for speech therapy to practice with your child or student? Then this blog is just what you need! It has a word list of 85 final ST words that will help strengthen your child or student’s /st/ sound. 

In my speech therapy sessions, I’ve seen that mastering consonants in final positions, especially sounds like “ST” is a common challenge for many individuals. As speech-language pathologists, we recognize the importance of addressing these specific speech difficulties. Final “ST” words require precise coordination of the tongue, lips, and breath. Improper articulation may lead to misunderstandings and can hinder effective communication.

In speech therapy, various intervention techniques are employed to help individuals produce these sounds correctly and consistently. These techniques involve strategic exercises, engaging activities, and sometimes, the use of technology to maintain motivation and track progress. 

In this post, we will cover the importance of final consonants, as well as effective therapeutic strategies, activities and materials to use when practicing final ST in your speech therapy sessions. 

To make your planning easier, we have provided 25 final ST Flashcards, as well as a word list of 20 common final ST words at the word, phrase and sentence level!

Key Takeaways

• Understanding the correct articulation of final “ST” words to enhance clarity of speech.
• A range of strategies and activities to help individuals practice and generalize the “ST” sound.
• Materials and resources to ensure the transfer of correct “ST” articulation from therapy sessions to daily communication.

Understanding Final Consonants

The importance of final consonants in the English speech is a crucial component for clear articulation and proper language development. Let’s explore the specifics of this.

Phonological Processes

Phonological processes are patterns of sound errors that children use when learning to speak. One common process is the phonological process of final consonant deletion, where a child might omit the final sounds of words. This is a natural part of speech development but can persist as a phonological disorder if not corrected by a certain age.

• Normal age for outgrowing final consonant deletion: by 3-4 years
• Impact on understanding: can lead to misunderstandings if persists

Articulation of Final Sounds

Proper articulation of final sounds, particularly in consonant clusters, is key to clear speech. These clusters occur when two or more consonants are positioned together at the end of a word.

• Complexity increases with more consonants: “past” vs. “pests”
• Common final consonants: /t/, /k/, /n/, /m/, /s/

To master these, children must learn to coordinate a complex series of movements that may require speech therapy, especially if these sounds are persistently omitted or substituted as with consonant cluster reduction.

Impact on Language Development

Final consonants and sounds play significant roles in the morphological makeup of English. Failure to pronounce final sounds correctly can lead to deficits in both expressive and receptive language abilities.

• Example of Expressive impact: “cat” may be misheard as “cap”
• Receptive challenges: Difficulty in distinguishing between words like “hide” and “high”

Mastering these sounds ensures that our language development progresses normally and allows for the clear communication of complex ideas and tenses, such as pluralization or past tense.

Effective Speech Therapy Strategies

In our practice, we focus on concise, targeted interventions that address the specific challenges of each individual. Our strategies are designed to enhance language skills through consistent speech therapy sessions.

Using Minimal Pairs

Utilizing minimal pairs is a core part of our therapy. These are pairs of words where only the final consonant differs, highlighting the distinction between sounds.

• mist / miss

Children practice these pairs, learning to differentiate and correctly produce the final consonant sounds.

Incorporating Phonological Approaches

Our phonological approaches, like the cycles approach, are structured and sequential.

• Identify phonological patterns.
• Target one pattern at a time.

This approach rotates through patterns to ensure all necessary skills are covered without overwhelming the child. 

Targeting Final Consonant Sounds

When we work on final consonant sounds, we emphasize accuracy and clarity. We create a word list of target words that feature a variety of final consonants. For example:

• List: nest, fast, test, dust, lost
• Drills: We practice these ST final position words in repetition to build muscle memory.

Speech- language pathologists use effective techniques when targeting final ST articulation practice. Flashcards are a great way to drill and practice ST articulation. To make your speech therapy sessions easier, we have created 25 Final ST flashcards to practice ST articulation at word level, phrase level and sentence level. 

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Target Words

Here’s a list of 85 final ST articulation sounds for you to use in therapy or at home practice to work on your student or child’s new skill.

• 1 Syllable:  list, east, best, lost, rest, past, fast, post, test, west, Christ, nest, mist, trust, beast, last, first, rust, blast, ghost, quest, cost, cast, chest, dust, twist, worst, wrist, pest, vest, moist, most, frost, guest, coast, feast, must, priest, thirst, host, just, zest, crust, burst, toast, roast, waist, fist boost
• 2 Syllable:  August, forest, artist, biggest, dentist, breakfast, honest, against, contest, fastest, playlist, protest, harvest, greatest, playlist, kindest, exist, checklist, resist, request, chemist, almost, disgust, closest, midwest, Everest, florist, tourist, longest
• 3 Syllable:  interest, rainforest, scientist, lyricist, activist, dearest, pianist

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Short sentences or phrases.

When working on final ST sound production, it’s important to work on short phrases once your child or student has mastered the sound at the word level at or near 80% or higher accuracy.

Here is a list of final ST word phrases to try:

Final ST Words Speech Therapy in Phrases

Sentence Level: Final ST Words Speech Therapy

The next step after working at the word and phrase levels is to work on the final ST sound at the sentence level.

For example, you could give your child or student a list of sentences to read aloud while they work on their final ST sound. 

Another idea would be to give your child or student pictures with their final ST sound in them and then have them create a sentence about those pictures.

Below is a list of sentences to use with your child or students.

Final ST Words Speech Therapy in Sentences

Therapeutic Activities and Materials

In my speech therapy sessions, I was always on the hunt for multifaceted therapeutic activities and materials. When finding materials, we want to make sure our students are engaged and making progress.

Below, we cover some effective ways to ensure engagement and progress, as well as free resources to use in your therapy sessions!

Games and Engagement

One of the best tools in our kit are card games designed specifically to target final ST blends. When playing these games, we often incorporate common token symbols for producing the correct articulation. 

Boom cards, an interactive digital resource, also play an essential role in our game-based learning. They are perfect for keeping sessions fresh and engaging. 

Here are some of our favorite free ST Articulation Games!

• FREE Speech Therapy Game – Articulation S Blends by The Elementary SLP – Kelly Workman is a versatile playing card game that has a large variety of s-blend words. This articulation game from one of the top tpt sellers is an easy way to practice ST articulation with your elementary and middle school students!
• Speech Therapy Articulation Game for S blends | Rock Paper Scissors by Activity Tailor is a fun way to practice correct production of ST and other s blend sound words. This is a comprehensive k-12 product that should definitely be added to your lesson plans!
• FREE! Articulation /S/ Blend Board Game by Vivi Speech is an interactive game that is a fun and simple way to practice ST articulation! You can customize this board with new words.
• Digital Phonics Practice | Google™ Slides | Final S Blends Game by Hilary Statum – Pigtails to Pencils is a great way to practice S blends at the end of words! If you don’t have enough time to prep other materials, this is a fun activity to simply pull up on google slides that can be used for group or independent work.

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Worksheets and printables.

When it comes to practice and preparation, we value the structured approach that articulation worksheets provide. ST articulation worksheets can be used to set the foundation for successful articulation practice.

Here’s a brief overview of the types of worksheets we could use:

• Prep Worksheets: These are essential for introducing the concept of s blends and final blends, laying out simple exercises that aid in familiarization.
• Articulation Worksheets : Designed with increasing levels of difficulty, these worksheets not only include final ST words but also incorporate a broader range of final blends to solidify understanding and usage.

We’ve found that a combination of these resources greatly benefits our clients, providing a comprehensive approach to mastering final ST words in speech therapy.

Here are some highly rated Final ST Articulation Worksheets!

• FREE Medial & Final S Blends Drill Worksheet by The Speech Spot Creations offers great practice for s blends at the final position! This is a highly rated s-blend worksheet that is print and go.
• Picture Search: Final S Blends (-st, -sp, -sk) by Speech with Shae is simple way to practice s blends, including ST, with your students. This material is great for high school students as well as middle school. This worksheet is also great for independent practice!
• Uncover the Best 7 Ending Blends Activities for Word Work -FREE! By Primarily Learning are highly rated s blend worksheets that practice final consonant blend sounds. These are print and go!

Curated Word Lists and Flash Cards

Above you will find we have compiled a list of 85 Final ST Words. A word list like this is crucial for effective articulation therapy. 

We have also provided flashcards to practice ST in the final position. Many speech-language pathologists have used flashcards to practice target words in the speech therapy sessions and have seen the success in them. 

​We want to make your therapy room activities fun and easy, so feel free to check our our s blends word lists and flash cards ! 

Digital Tools and Platforms

We should also prioritize incorporating the latest in digital resources to aid SLPs and educators:

• Resource Types: Our digital tools include interactive games, assessments, and data tracking systems to measure student progress.
• Access Anywhere: Educators and SLPs can access our digital platform using the latest browsers, ensuring smooth operation whether you’re using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.

Here are some of our favorite digital resources to practice Final ST! 

• Digital Articulation Memory Match Game for Speech on an iPad or in Teletherapy by Simply Speaking SLP is a highly rated interactive game with s blends. Have students play a memory card game on their ipad/tablets and practice s blend words!
• Feed The Shark ST  by PinkCat Games is a fun and interactive way to practice final st digitally with your students! 

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Supporting a range of learners.

In speech therapy, we recognize that students of varying ages and abilities require tailored approaches to learning, especially when mastering final “ST” words. This is why we focus on creating adaptable strategies for young children and specialized considerations for those in special education to ensure effective learning and skill development.

Adaptations for Younger Students

For younger students, early intervention using simple CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words that end in “ST” is key to building phonemic awareness. It’s imperative we provide:

• Visual aids : Using colorful pictures and flashcards can help to associate the sound with common objects.
• Repetition and consistency : Repeating words such as “nest,” “rest,” or “best” in various playful contexts reinforces their learning.

Occupational therapy may parallel our efforts by involving sensorimotor activities that enhance the kinesthetic learning of speech sounds. This multidisciplinary approach often benefits young children immensely.

Considerations for Special Education

Students within special education often face unique challenges when it comes to speech development. Our goal is to:

• Assess and address individual needs : Identify specific areas of difficulty with speech sounds and customize our strategies to meet these needs.
• Use multi-sensory techniques : Integrating sight, sound, and touch to learn final “ST” words can significantly aid in the retention and articulation for these learners.

By always considering the individual learner’s needs and strengths, we cultivate an inclusive learning environment that supports all students in their journey towards clearer speech.

In Conclusion: final ST Words Speech Therapy

We hope you have found this article helpful for working on your child or student’s final ST sound. 

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Grab our final st words list, frequently asked questions.

In this section, we address common inquiries about materials and methods for helping clients with final /st/ blends in speech therapy.

What resources can I find for working with clients on final /st/ blends in therapy?

We recommend a variety of resources including speech pathology websites, educational marketplaces with speech therapist-created materials, and apps specifically tailored for articulation practice that include final /st/ blends.

Can you recommend effective strategies for teaching ST final blend words?

We find that repetition, auditory discrimination activities, and engaging motor-planning techniques are highly effective. Incorporating visual aids and tactile feedback can also significantly enhance a client’s ability to master ST final blend words.

Where can I obtain printable worksheets targeting final /st/ words for speech therapy?

Printable worksheets are available through educational websites that specialize in speech therapy materials. Many offer free downloads as well as comprehensive packets for purchase.

Which examples of final /st/ words are most beneficial for articulation practice?

Some beneficial final /st/ words that we include in practice are “toast,” “dust,” “lost,” and “ghost.” These words vary in complexity and can be useful in progressive articulation exercises.

How do I differentiate between strategies for final /st/ words and SP words in therapy?

For final /st/ words, we focus on the position and tension of the tongue at the alveolar ridge, whereas SP words may require differing tongue placement and airflow strategies.

Are there downloadable PDF guides for final /st/ word practice in speech therapy sessions?

Yes, downloadable PDFs can be found on a number of speech therapy resource websites. These guides often include word lists, activities, and progress tracking tools for final /st/ words.

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Initial T by Syllables

teacher's aide

tennis ball

tennis court

tennis shoes

table tennis

tape recorder

telephone book

telephone booth

telephone pole

temperature

technicality

tuberculosis

Medial T by Syllables

bike safety

bus saftety

cottage cheese

baby sitter

beauty salon

boating safety

peanut butter

potato chips

thermometer

United States

walking safety

water safety

denominator

deteriorate

hippopotamus

hot water bottle

hot water heater

potato salad

refrigerator

saltwater taffy

Final T by Syllables

cookie sheet

cowboy boot

parking lot

roller skate

Easter basket

refrigerate

shopping basket

supermarket

unfortunate

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Initial T Phrases and Sentences

dining table

crunchy taco

tall building

classroom teacher

soccer team

pretty teeth

soft tissue

green toothpaste

scary tornado

flour tortilla

male turkey

They had dinner at the table.

He wants 3 tacos.

That building is so tall.

She is our 5th grade teacher.

The team has their first game today.

She has very white teeth.

Tennis is her favorite sport.

We saw a tiger at the zoo.

He is tired from working hard.

Blow your nose with a tissue.

Stick your tongue out and say "ahhh".

Using toothpaste will keep your teeth clean.

The tornado destroyed many homes.

Will you use a corn or flour tortilla?

The baby snuggled in his towel.

Hop in the tub before bed time.

A turkey sounds funny when it gobbles.

My address is two Bower Street.

Medial T Phrases and Sentences

shrimp and butter

round button

solar calculator

fast cheetah

library computer

wonderful daughter

eighteen years old

elevator door

play guitar

big hospital

green lettuce

full potato

Saturday morning

red sweater

basket of vegetables

He made the seat out of a log.

I dip my shrimp in butter.

I sewed my button onto the shirt.

He used his calculator in class.

A cheetah can run as fast as a car.

There was a computer for everyone.

The daughter loves her mother.

She was happy when she turned eighteen.

The elevator was going up.

Can I play your guitar?

We are going to the hospital tonight.

The farmer grows lettuce.

My baked potato smells good.

The game is on Saturday morning.

She will buy the red sweater.

Cut up one tomato and add it to the stew.

He picked the vegetables from his garden.

Cold water is refreshing on a hot day.

Final T Phrases and Sentences

hanging bat

fishing boat

Battery flashlight

rain jacket

hanging light

talking parrot

peanut shell

white pocket

cute rabbit

write it down

The bat hung upside down in the tree.

They went out on the boat for a day of fishing.

The cat was going to sneak away.

The coat is for sale.

The flashlight lit up the room.

They had their choice of fruit.

The baby goat stayed by it's mom.

She left her hat in the barn.

She wore a rain jacket in case it rained.

The kite flew high.

Turn the light on please.

How does a parrot talk?

He took off the peanut shell.

He has nothing in his pocket.

Be quiet so we don't wake her up.

I see a rabbit in the grass.

She would sit and wait every day for the bus.

She writes in her journal every week.

T Reading Paragraphs

Terry's taco house.

Growing up in Texas can be hot in the summertime. Our family likes to get milkshakes to cool off. Tonight our family is going to get Texas toast, tacos, and milkshake's at "Terry's Taco House".

My dad came home from work last night and said he was craving a taco from Terry's. It is the most terrific taco place in town.

Everyone will get a taco except for my sister Tia, she will probably get a hamburger. Don't get me wrong, Terry's makes good hamburgers, but their tacos taste much better in my opinion. Tia just isn't a big taco fan.

Most of the time she would rather find an exit than eat a taco. But when she wants a taco, she gets really excited about it. She is like my dad. Dad doesn't want to eat tacos very often. But when he does, move out of his way because he will run faster than a cheetah to get a taco.

When we go to Terry's tonight, I will find us a table by the window. Terry's restaurant sits right next to a busy street and I like to watch different things that happen while we eat our tacos. I've watched people change their car tires, drive with towels on top of their car, and find a turtle in the grass.

I always look forward to being together with my family and eating at Terry's. It is fun.

Teaching Dreams

When I get older I want to be a teacher. It has to be the coolest job in the world. The trouble is that I want to teach every subject. There are so many things to teach about and I don't think schools will let teachers teach about everything.

So far my list of things I want to teach about include: Jupiter and planets, writing fairy tales, growing potatoes and tomatoes, playing tennis, boat safety, and working in a hospital. Last week our class learned about alligators - this made me want to teach about animals. Then this week, I have learned about tools and building and that makes me want to teach about construction.

My mom also asked me if I would like to learn to play the guitar a few days ago.

"Of course I do. I want to learn everything so I can teach anything," I said. I tell my parents about how cool teaching is all the time. They won't tell me, but I think they get tired hearing about all of the different things I want to teach about.

They tell me I should definitely become a teacher if I love it so much. My plan is to teach high school classes in six different subject areas. I am starting to prepare now by learning as much as I can. I read a ton. I do a lot of interviewing too. Asking people what they do has taught me so much about things I can teach.

Teacher Trouble

We had my teacher over for dinner on Saturday night. My mom said it was because we needed to make her our friend. But it was quite the disaster. Not quite as frightening as a tornado, but pretty close.

I took her coat and hat at the door and timidly showed her into the dining room to meet my dad, Tom. He stood up so quickly that he knocked his calculator and notebook off his lap and onto the carpet. He shook her hand and said, "Well now aren't you as pretty as a parrot. I'm sure my son is as bad as two - no ten, tigers in your classroom." And at that, I started choking on the peanuts I had taken from my pocket and stuffed in my mouth so I wouldn't have to talk.

I ran to the bathroom as quick as a cheetah and spit the peanuts into the tub. I was trying to wash them down with water, but I was still choking. There were tears in my eyes and my tummy started to turn. I turned around and spit the rest of the peanuts into the toilet. I quickly used some toothpaste to brush up and a tissue to wipe my face. I returned to the dining room and took my seat. Then the rest of the disaster happened.

My mom served tortillas filled with turkey, potatoes, lettuce, and butter. My teacher ate them with her tongue half-way out. I don't think she liked them. And for dessert we had what my mom calls, fruit tacos - fruit in a hard tortilla shell topped with tangerine syrup and fried in butter. They were actually pretty good. But on the last bite, my teacher turned green, swayed a little and fell on the floor.

We called the hospital and they came and got her. I took her coat and hat and laid them on top of her as they wheeled her out on a stretcher. I did not want anything left behind to remember this awful night when we had my teacher over for dinner.

This list of functional words was professionally selected to be the most useful for a child or adult who has difficulty with producing the "T" sound.

We encourage you to use this list when practicing at home.

Doing home practice will help your child make much faster progress toward correct production.

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are only able to see students/clients 30-60 mins (or less) per week.

This is not enough time  for your child to overcome an articulation disorder with the "T" sound. But with high caseloads...

...it's all SLPs can do.

There's  only so much time  in the day.

Every day that your child goes without practice  it becomes more and more difficult  to correct an "T" error because he/she continues to say it incorrectly. 

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We know life is busy , but if you're reading this you're probably someone who cares about helping their loved one as much as you can.

Practice 5-10 minutes whenever you can, but try to do it on a consistent basis (daily).

Please, please, please use this list to practice.

It will be a great benefit to you and your loved one's progress.

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Initial S and Final S Words for Speech Therapy

Need initial s words speech therapy lists? If you’re a speech-language pathologist looking for a quick list of initial s words and final s target words to practice during speech therapy, make sure to bookmark this post. You’ll also find some great ideas for making therapy more fun with a variety of engaging games, resources, and speech therapy activities for teaching the s sound. Not only does this blog post provide a list of initial and final s words, but it also suggests a variety of strategies for teaching correct placement. SLPs will be able to have a list of words on hand to easily use in the therapy room.

Correct Production of S

This blog post focuses on the correct production of s, but the production of z can be mentioned in this section as well.

A lot of time, s and z are speech sounds that a speech therapist will need to target during articulation practice. The s sound is a lingua-alveolar fricative sound. It is a voiceless sound, meaning the vocal folds do not vibrate. The z sound is voiced. The soft palate is raised during both s and z production. S and z can be made with the “tongue tip up” or the “tongue tip down”.

The lateral sides of the tongue need to be elevated and touch the sides of the upper top teeth (the upper molars). This allows for sagittal grooving of the tongue.

The middle of the tongue creates a funnel for airflow. The tongue tip lowers just slightly to create a channel to let the airflow pass through. This takes a lot of practice and coordination!

The jaw is in a high position, but it shifts forward slightly during the production of s.

The airstream moves forward and out of the mouth. The airstream continues while the tongue remains in place.

Common S Sound Errors

Children with articulation disorders may demonstrate a frontal lisp or lateral lisp when trying to produce /s/ or /z/.

An interdental lisp can be more common in young children. In fact, it can be developmentally appropriate while children are young. When your student is demonstrating an interdental lisp, the tongue is forward and protruding past the front teeth. The result is a “th” in place of the “s” sound (example: “thun” for “sun”).

When a child is demonstrating a lateral lisp , the tip of the tongue may be lifted, but the sides of the tongue are flat. When the sides of the tongue don’t lift, it results in the air flowing freely into the cheeks and mixing with saliva. Hilda Fisher described this as a “slushy L”. It is important to note that a lateral lisp is never developmentally appropriate. Learn about the straw technique for a lateral lisp .

Learn more about the different types of lisps here (which may include an interdental lisp, addental lisp, lateral lisp, palatal lisp, or strident lisp).

A few phonological processes may result in s or z speech sound production errors. A child may demonstrate the phonological process of stopping if he or she has a phonological disorder. When this occurs, the airstream is “stopped”. An example of this might be saying “tail” for “sail” or “do” for “zoo”. A speech pathologist may find minimal pairs to be a helpful tool when the phonological process of stopping occurs. Initial consonant deletion or final consonant deletion of the s sound may also occur.

How To Teach the S Sound in Speech Therapy

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Learning how to say the s sound can be hard work for many people. Students in articulation therapy must learn how to move and place the tongue correctly. The next step includes learning how to control and maintain the airflow steam.

Teach Normal Lingual Resting Posture

A lot of times, a great way to start is by explaining the normal lingual resting posture of the tongue and articulators. The tongue tip needs to rest near the alveolar ridge. The body of the tongue needs to be up and lightly suctioned to the roof of the mouth. This is the starting point for speech. I love to use a typodont to provide a visual for this. I use my hand raised into an arch to demonstrate how the center of the tongue needs to be lifted instead of flat.

A simple way to figure out if your student has normal lingual resting posture is to ask them! This is especially beneficial for children in the upper elementary school years.

I ask, “When you aren’t talking… where is the tip of your tongue?” Many of my students who have interdental lisps tell me their tongue tip is touching the front teeth at rest.

Teach the Long T

It may be helpful to teach your student a “ long t” . This is a sneaky way to produce the s sound by shaping it from the /t/ sound. Your student will say /t/, then carefully add airflow to elicit an /s/ sound.

After your student can say a long t, it can also be helpful to then focus on /ts/ at the final positions of words. For example, you might practice words like “cats” and “hats”.

Read more ideas for correcting a lisp here .

Decrease Stopping of S Words (Speech Therapy)

If a speech therapy student is stopping , a speech pathologist might it beneficial to use minimal pairs . An example of this might be practicing picture cards with “Sue” vs “two”.

If I am practicing the s sound in a target word, I keep it simple at first. This may mean practicing the s sound in simple syllables . Words like “see” and “say” may be useful targets. Following this, a speech therapist could choose simple CVC target words, like “sip”. After a while, these words may be practiced in simple phrases or short sentences.

More General Tips for Eliciting the S Sound in Speech Therapy

Speech pathologists may benefit by having the child  keep the jaw in an elevated position .

Finally, speech therapists may want to address letter-sound knowledge while teaching articulation.

Speech Sound Word Lists for the S Sound

The following word lists contain words with the initial s sound, medial s sound, and final s sound. These  articulation word lists  allow the SLP to easily work on a target sound in speech therapy. Quickly pull these word lists up during your speech therapy session and pair them with the game or activity of your choice. These lists make it easy to practice this sound at the word level! SLPs could also use these lists for auditory bombardment listening activities.

Initial S Words Speech Therapy List

Here is a list of s occurring as the initial sound in words (s in the initial position of words):

Medial S Word List for Speech Therapy

Here is a list of s occurring as the medial sound in words (s in the medial position of words):

Final S Word Lists for Speech Therapy

Here is a list of s occurring as the ending sound in words (s in the final position of words):

Speech Therapy Activities for the S Sound

A school speech therapist has a busy schedule and needs effective activities to use in therapy. These initial s and final s articulation cards are very effective for children who have speech sound disorders. For each articulation sound, a  speech sound mouth placement visual is provided. These articulation cards are also easy to send home for home practice. Family members can easily review the articulation s words as a carryover activity. To assemble, simply print out the cards, laminate them, then cut them out. Assemble them together using a binder ring for easy storage.

Here is another fun articulation activity to try! Your students can create manicures using play dough, magnetic chips, or dry erase markers. Have fun practicing target speech sounds while creating a manicure. This is the secret to making articulation drill fun! If you are a speech therapist working with students in person, then simply print and laminate the cards. Or, try using an annotate button with students to use this material during distance learning!

Finally, these minimal pair no prep worksheets will definitely become a staple in your speech therapy room! The minimal pair visuals used help reinforce contrasts between target speech sounds. Use these stopping minimal pair activity sheets to decrease the phonological process of stopping. These no prep phonology pages feature a simple layout to help the speech session run smoothly. According to one SLP reviewer, “This is a handy resource to have on hand with a great variety of targets. It’s easy to get so many trials with the targets immediately accessible for your target. The instructions for use are also clear and easy to implement.”

Some other simple articulation drill ideas for teaching the s sound might include:

• play articulation tic tac toe
• place articulation cards in a sensory bin
• build “s” sound snakes out of play dough
• go on an s sound scavenger hunt at school
• hide articulation cards in a fun bin or container
• fingerpaint a “snake” while practicing the s sound in isolation
• do a simple “sink or float” experiment to practice the word “sink”

More Articulation Ideas for Speech Pathologists

If you are a speech pathologist in need of more articulation word lists, be sure to check out these f word lists and k word lists .

Read more about correcting a lisp and the biggest mistake I’ve made in speech therapy while correcting a lisp .

Finally, you can dig deeper into minimal pairs here.

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