Feed the Sharks: Initial R and W Minimal Pairs
by Mrs. Krug © 2025
Price: $1.99 USD
Subjects: ela,speech,specialed,games
Grades: 13,1,2,3,4
Description
🦈 Feed the Hungry Sharks! Initial /R/ Articulation Game Make articulation practice exciting with this interactive Boom Card feeding game! These hungry sharks will only eat items that start with the /r/ sound, and it’s your student’s job to feed them the correct foods. Watch (and hear!) them crunch and chew as students make correct choices. This highly engaging format keeps students motivated while providing repeated practice with initial /r/ in a fun, game-based setting. Students will: 🗣️ Practice identifying and producing initial /r/ words 🐟 Feed the sharks the correct items 👂 Receive fun sound feedback (crunching/chewing sounds!) 💬 Build confidence with repeated trials in a playful context ✨ Why this resource stands out: Combines articulation practice + interactive gameplay Sound effects increase engagement and motivation Encourages multiple repetitions without feeling like drill work Great for younger students or those needing high engagement 🎯 Perfect for: Speech therapy sessions Teletherapy (great attention-grabber!) Home practice Students working on initial /r/ and speech intelligibility 💡 Tech Tip: Sound effects work best with a mouse or trackpad. On touchscreens, tap the item first to activate sound, then drag to feed the shark. This activity makes it easy to target accurate /r/ production while keeping students actively engaged and excited to participate.