We’re focusing on the initial K sound today. The /k/ sound is a speech goal for many kids because the W for K is a common substitution.

If your child is saying “tat” for “cat” or “cub” for “tub”, then these activities are for you.

Initial /k/ in Words and Phrases

Let’s get the most out of our words today by including the language concept of plurals, or more than one.

Name all the pictures below (words).

Then add another word (one or two) to make it a phrase.

Example: Cow (word). Two cows (phrase).

Initial K in Sentences

Find the pictures that match these words, then use them in a sentence.

Talk about what you see in this picture.

Then read the story and answer the questions using your good /k/ sound.

Kit and her sister Kate wanted to go to the countryside.

“Let’s go! Get in the car, kids,” said Dad.

They wore their cozy coats and buckled up in their car seats.

The car drove past cows in a big cornfield.“Look at the cows!” said Kate. “I see six!”

“I see colorful leaves,” said Kit. “And a cool red barn!”

They stopped to buy apples out of a cart and collect countless leaves.

”Let’s take them home and hang them in the kitchen,” Kate said.

“How about some hot cocoa and coffee?” Asked Dad.

“Yes, please!” the kids called.

“Achoo!” Kit sneezed. “I think I’m catching a cold. We’d better go home.”

“Oh no! You don’t want to miss the first day of kindergarten!” said Kate.

They all climbed in the car and headed home.

“I love the countryside,” announced Kit. “Can we come back?”

“How about next weekend?” Dad responded.

They all agreed and snuggled in for a cozy drive back home.

Where did Kit and Kate go?
A. The beach
B. The countryside
C. The city
D. The carnival

2. What did Kit and Kate wear?
A. T-shirts
B. Pajamas
C. Coats
D. Capes

3. What animals did they see?
A. Cats
B. Cows
C. Chickens
D. Crabs

4. What did they buy to eat?
A. Apples
B. Pumpkins
C. Corn
D. Eggs

5. What did they collect on their trip?
A. Candy
B. Toys
C. Coins
D. Leaves

Get more practice during play with simple game boards like these (coming soon).

If your child is using a T sound for the K sound they may also be substituting the D for the G sound (“doe” for “go”, “date” for “gate”)