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Articulation books - Starting and ending /g/ and /l/ sounds

  • Writer: Our Special Story
    Our Special Story
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read

What is it

These are short, easy-to-read stories designed to help children practise specific speech sounds. Each story focuses on a target sound (such as /l/ at the beginning or end of words) and includes repetition and visuals to support learning. The simple and engaging format makes it easier for children to stay focused while building their speech skills.


Teaching Objectives

  • Improve articulation of target speech sounds (e.g., /g/, /l/)

  • Practise articulation at word, phrase, and simple sentence level

  • Support early reading skills through short, easy stories

  • Improve speech clarity and intelligibility

  • Build confidence when speaking and reading aloud




How to use

1) Introduction:

  • Introduce the target sound (e.g., “Today we are practising the /g/ sound”)

  • Model how to produce the sound (mouth shape, tongue placement)

  • Let the child try the sound in isolation before starting


2) Warm- up: 

  • Practise a few target words from the book (e.g., goat, green, garden)

  • Use repetition (3–5 times per word)

  • Provide cues if needed (visual, verbal, or gestural)


3) Read the story:

  • Read the story together slowly

  • Emphasise the target sound slightly when reading

  • Encourage the child to repeat words, phrases, or short sentences


4) Extension Activity (Optional):

  • Ask simple questions about the story (e.g., “Where did Gina go?”)

  • Let the child retell parts of the story

  • Identify and list target sound words from the book

  • Practise using target words in their own sentences



Teaching tips

  • Keep sessions short and engaging (5–15 minutes)

  • Focus on quality of sound production, not quantity

  • Use lots of modelling before expecting independent production

  • Repeat the same book across multiple sessions for mastery

  • Match the difficulty level to the child’s ability (word → phrase → sentence)

  • Use positive reinforcement (e.g., praise, stickers, small rewards)

  • Incorporate movement or play if the child loses attention


Here are some videos that can help with teaching the concept:

  • The /g/ sound

  • The /l/ sound




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