Basic methods for producing the sound “Ш”
Speech therapy classes on the letter “SH” begin with developing the pronunciation of an isolated sound. One of the most effective ways is to stage the sound from other sounds.
If the child pronounces the sound “T” well, then this is one of the easiest ways. To do this, the child must pronounce “Shhhhhh” until you achieve normal pronunciation. After this, ask him to do the same procedure, but “hiding” his tongue behind his teeth. The result is the sound “SH”.
If in doubt, you can do this yourself. The “hissing snake” exercise is suitable for consolidation. For variety, associate this sound with the sound of a deflated ball or the hiss of a cat.
Hissing always causes difficulties for children. And the sound “Ш” is one of the most difficult. The recommendations presented in this article will help you identify the problem as early as possible and get rid of it. You just need to put in a little effort, and your child will find it easier to communicate in the future.
Checking the level of pronunciation of “Sh” in a child
Before conducting sound correction classes, it is necessary to check whether the problem exists at all. Violation of the pronunciation of hissing sounds can occur in the form of sigmatism (this is a defect in the pronunciation of the sound itself) or parasigmatism (complete replacement of it with another). The last case occurs quite often. For example, a child says “apka” instead of the word “hat”, etc.
The pronunciation of the sound “Ш” can be of several types:
- Interdental. In this case, he becomes lisping, and the child sticks his tongue between his teeth when pronouncing;
- Nasal sigmatism. The child says the letter “Ш” through his nose, resulting in a unique acoustic effect;
- Lateral sigmatism. The sound has a pronounced squelching tone;
- Dental parasigmatism. In this case, when pronouncing, the child rests his tongue on his teeth, which is why the result becomes more like “T”;
- Labiodental parasigmatism. In this case, “Ш” is replaced by the sound “F”. This phenomenon is often observed with malocclusion;
- Whistling parasigmatism. The child pronounces a whistling “S” instead of “Sh”.
How to check the pronunciation of the letter “Ш” without a speech therapist
Speech therapists use a comprehensive examination procedure to identify the problem and its level. But you can check your child’s speech yourself. Pronunciation testing is carried out in isolation, in syllables, words, phrases and sentences, i.e. increasingly.
Checking the pronunciation of an isolated sound is carried out by the child repeating different sounds after mom or dad. Pronunciation in syllables is checked in a similar way. For a more comprehensive assessment, it is necessary that the letter “Ш” be in different positions (ША, ОШ, УШУ, OSHO, etc.)
It is important to consider that there may be a problem with the pronunciation of other sibilants. Therefore, if you decide to teach your child to say the letter “Ш”, then you should be prepared for the fact that you will have to correct other sounds.
To check the pronunciation of “Ш” in words, it is advisable to prepare or purchase cards with pictures. This will turn the procedure into a fun game. Speech therapy words starting with the letter “Ш” are selected so that the sound you need is in different positions. When choosing sentences and phrases, preference should be given to those in which it occurs in different places.
The letter Ш, settled in the reeds
The letter sh searched for a long time for a place to settle.
I'll settle in the reeds! - she finally decided. - Of course, they are incorrigible gossips, but quiet and completely harmless. And I will be happy to help them rustle.
She made a hut out of reeds and settled near a small forest swamp. With every breath of wind, the reeds began to move their leaves and whisper to each other the latest forest news - comforting and disappointing. And the letter w tried its best to help them. She even learned to tell special, rustling tales.
In calm weather, when the sounds died down in the forest and peace reigned, the forest mouse brought her babies - six tiny mice - to the shore so that they could listen to the tales that the letter w weaves out of silence and quietly whispers in the reeds.
Letter Ш- Hissing, Sometimes-Rustling, Often-Rustling, Occasionally-Grindling.
Poems about the letter Ш
Pike in the river every day I'm too lazy to brush my teeth. The pike bit through the brush and almost swallowed the brush.
Poems about the letter Sh
The jackal ran along the road, he lost the letter Ш, Help me friends, I can’t live without Sh.
Poems about the letter Ш
Letter Ш – toothbrush, fidget and ratchet. He can’t sit still and tells everyone to brush their teeth.
Poems about the letter Sh
The snake hisses, hisses, hisses, has been learning the alphabet for six months, the poor thing is already tired, and only knows the letter - Sh-Sh-She.
Poems about the letter Ш
To the letter Ш we will say: “Come on, bring a pike or a couple of bream for dinner, and pick some sorrel for the Shchi.”
Poems about the letter Sh
The schoolboy got ready for school, dressed warmly: put on a fur coat, hat, scarf - walked to school and started sweating.
Poems about the letter Ш
The goldfinch chirps: - Shh-shch-shcha! I bring bream to the goldfinches. The Goldfinches play with the Puppy - the Puppy is tickled and pinched.
Poems about the letter Sh
Shu-shu-shu - the mouse rustled, Shu-shu-shu - the reeds rustled, The nimble little woodpecker, Husking the sixth cone. What's that noise? Ears can hear, Someone is breathing louder, louder, Someone is waving higher, higher, Someone is whispering: “Hush, hush.”
Poems about the letter Ш
Just as breams plucked sorrel, pike were treated to cabbage soup, so that the pike would protect the bream after the cabbage cabbage.
Why do you have problems pronouncing the sibilant letter “Ш”?
There are several main reasons for incorrect pronunciation:
- Physiology, i.e. incorrect bite, too large tongue, high palate, etc.;
- The child uses the pacifier for a long time. In this case, the bite deteriorates, causing many sounds to suffer, especially hissing and whistling sounds;
- "Lisping" with the baby. The child imitates his elders, distorting his speech;
- Speech impairment in adults. The baby can copy the speech of his parents if they speak incorrectly;
- Excessive demands from parents. Often parents demand too much without showing correct articulation;
- Developmental delay. If thinking, memory and attention are not fully formed, then speech development will also suffer;
- Hearing impairment or the baby has difficulty recognizing sounds by ear.
Only a specialist can identify the exact cause of the problem. Therefore, if you have been unable to teach your child to pronounce the letter “Ш” for a long time, then you should contact a specialist.
