The /k/ sound is also known as 

The Crashing Sound

 

Below you will find a helpful video demonstrating the sound, as well as a book list, word list, and ways to target the /k/ sound at home. 

Video

Ways to Target at Home

1. Practice the /k/ sound by going on a scavenger hunt and finding things that have the /k/ sound. (Can, Coat,  etc.)

2. Practice the /k/ sound at home by playing hide and seek. Write down words or print out picture that have the /k/ sound in them.  Hide and then find the words together, making  sure to  practice saying them with a good /k/ sound. 

Word List

Initial: 

Cow

Car

Care   

Camel

Can     

Candy

 

Final:

Tack       

Lake

Duck    

Bike

Back     

Book

 

Medial:

Marker   

Bucket

Soccer    

Taco

Bacon     

Pumpkin

Book List

Here are some books you can read to practice the /k/ sound:

  • Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle 
  • The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss 
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 
  • Duck in the Truck by Jez Alborough 
  • If You Give A Cat A Cupcake by Laura Numeroff 
  • That’s Not My Cow by Fiona Watt
  • Class Clown by Robert Munsch