How to Make "R"
"R" in the Middle
How Many R sounds?
Starts with R
R is the 2nd Sound
100

When you make "r," is your tongue in the front or the back of your mouth?

back

100

Rabbits are known for liking these orange vegetables.

carrots

100
How many "r" sounds are there in "red"?

1

100

This is the color of stop signs.

red
100

Grass and broccolli are usually this color.

green
200

When you make "r," should your tongue be tight or relaxed?

tight (but not too tight)

200

This is another word for "frightening" or "terrifying." It rhymes with "fairy." 

scary

200

How many "r" sounds are there in "hear"?

1

200

This is the opposite of left

right

200

People might do this when they're sad, and tears fall down.

cry

300

When you make "r," what should the sides of your tongue be doing?

lifting up, making a "bowl" that touches your upper back teeth

300

This is the name of Spongebob's pet squirrel.

Gary

300

How many "r" sounds are there in "remember"?

2

300

This is what you do with books.

read

300

This color is a lighter version of black.

grey

400

When you make "r," should your lips be tight or relaxed?

relaxed

400

These symbols point the way.

arrows
400

How many "r" sounds are there in "brother"?

2

400

When this water falls from the sky, you might want to grab an umbrella.

rain

400

You might say "abracadabra" when doing a magic _.

trick

500

When you make "r," what should the tip of your tongue be doing?

curling/tucking backward, NOT touching the top of your mouth

500

This is a large area covered by a lot of trees. Animals like deer and bunnies might live inside.

forest

500

How many "r" sounds are there in "refrigerator"?

3

500

If someone has a lot of money, they're called this. It rhymes with "itch."

rich

500

You can use these to color - but they might melt if they get too hot.

crayons

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