SH articulation worksheets

Picture word lists and printable speech therapy activities for the SH sound, as in “shoe”.

Late 8 sounds are the last consonants most children master and are common articulation therapy targets for school-age children.

SH is made with rounded lips and a wide stream of air. It is often replaced with S.

Initial SH words

Open the generator and pick a template: picture cards, memory, bingo, mazes and more.
Choose the SH category and the position you are practicing.
Click “Randomize” to fill the page with words, or choose the words yourself.
Download the PDF and print it for therapy sessions or home practice.

Early 8 sounds are usually the first consonants children master. They are good first targets for young children and for building confidence.

Middle 8 sounds typically develop after the early 8. Many children practice them in the preschool years.

Late 8 sounds are the last consonants most children master and are common articulation therapy targets for school-age children.

Consonant blends combine two or three consonants without a vowel between them. Practicing them helps once the single sounds are stable.

Vocalic R is an R sound that follows a vowel, as in car, fork or bird. It is one of the most frequent targets in school-based speech therapy.