Sound "p": complex exercises

The sound "p" is deservedly considered the most difficult to pronounce in the Russian language. And for many children, he is "too tough". If the baby is not yet pronouncing this sound by the age of 4 , this is considered the norm. But if this is not observed even by the age of 6, then it is better to contact a speech therapist or start studying independently at home.

Common pronunciation disorders:

• the sound is completely skipped;
• instead of “p”, for example, “l” or “th” is pronounced;
• the sound is somewhat softened where it should be pronounced firmly;
• the sound is pronounced with some distortion.

The main reasons for the incorrect pronunciation of "r":

• violation of the speech organs;
• not enough long frenum of the tongue ;
• hearing impairment;
• violation of speech breathing.

It must be understood that the production of the sound "p" does not include the ordinary imitation of various rumbling sounds, but special preparatory exercises. Consider them.

1. The child smiles in such a way that the lower and upper teeth are clearly visible.
2. The tongue, as it were, “sticks” to the sky, while the lips are extended in a broad smile. The kid should close and open his mouth for several seconds in a row.
3. The child smiles, opening his mouth. The tongue rises over the teeth of the upper jaw and pronounced a long "z".
4. Let the production of the sound "p" turn into a kind of game. Ask the child to imagine that he had just tasted delicious jam and soiled his lips. Now, moving the tongue from top to bottom, you need to carefully lick the upper lip.
5. Without opening his mouth, the baby leads his tongue between his teeth and lips, as if brushing his teeth.

These exercises only strengthen the speech apparatus. They need to be carried out regularly, staging "p" should go in conjunction with them.

Sound setting

1. The baby's lips are extended in a smile, his mouth is slightly open, his tongue is pressed to the alveoli. Ask your child to try to make the “zzz” sound. Of course, at first, little will work out, but over time it will become much stronger to press the tongue, and in the end a clear "p" will be obtained.
2. The mouth is open. On exhalation, a long “ddd” is pronounced, moreover, quickly. See exactly how the baby does it. His tongue must necessarily close with the gums of the upper incisors.
3. The setting of the “p” sound by a mechanical method is quite common. In this case, the child’s head rests on the adult’s knees. The child "sucks" his tongue to the sky. You need to press the edges of his tongue to the sky with his thumb and forefinger. At the same time, let the child blow the air with force. If all conditions are met correctly, then literally immediately the corresponding vibration appears and a clear sound "p" is obtained.

And when setting the sound "p" will lead to positive results, and the baby begins to clearly pronounce it, it is necessary to proceed to the automation of pronunciation. Naturally, this work is painstaking: first, the sound is fixed in separate syllables, and then - in words and connected sentences. Work hard with your child, and soon a real tiger cub will appear in your house. The success of the classes is determined by the characteristics and character of the child. Someone masters the material faster and a positive result is noticeable at once, someone - more slowly.

If you do not notice any dynamics, then only a speech therapist can help here. Sound "p" in this case should be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.