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>/l/ sound

/l/ sound

The /l/ sound is also known as 

The Licking Sound

 

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

Video

Ways to Target at Home

Here are some ways you can practice the /l/ sound at home:

1. Practice the /l/ sound by going on a scavenger hunt and finding things that have the /l/ sound. (Ball, lips, etc.)

2. While reading books together, look for things that start with the /l/ sound and practice saying them

3. Practice the /l/ sound while packing their lunch. Think of everything that has a /l/ sound in it. Practice saying these words with a good /l sound. 

Word List

Initial: 

Lead

Ladder

Long

Lemon

Lake

Lobster

 

Final:

Ball

Girl

Pail

Angel

Whale

Mail

 

Medial: 

Balloon

Police

Pillow

Olives

Salad

Jello

Book List

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

  • The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
  • Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle 
  • How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace 
  • Class Clown by Robert Munsch 
  • When Your Lion Needs A Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill
  • Splat The Cat by Rob Scotton