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F-S Sounds | Early Fricatives

Speech sound development for children ages 4–6 targeting early-developing fricatives

Zippy Sips S, Z, F, V Sounds, : ages 4 – 7.

  • Early Fricative Development
  • Airflow Control & Sound Continuity
  • Tongue and Lip Placement Awareness
  • Play-Based Speech Therapy
  • Articulation & Phonological Development
  • Status

    Waitlist

    Price

    $60 per class / 2 times a week

    About the program

    The classes focus on improving airflow control, tongue and lip placement for clear speech sounds. During fun, game-based interactive classes, children work on their sounds to build confidence and improve speech clarity. Focusing on replacing stop sounds with fricative sounds (e.g., FUN instead of PUN; SUN instead of TUN) through visual cues, modeling, and repetition, and structured sound drills.

    Goal

    Improve early fricative sounds /s, z,f, v/ and speech clarity in words

    Status

    Waitlist

    Price

    $60 per class / 2 times a week

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    Early Fricatives

    Help your child speak clearly and confidently with Early Fricatives — an engaging 10-week speech program designed for children ages 4–7.

    Each fun, structured session targets early fricative sounds /f, v, s, z/ through playful practice and real-life word examples such as fan, fish, sun, soap, five, zoo, vase, bus, safe, and face. This course focuses on airflow control and tongue placement for smooth, continuous sound production. Children learn to replace stop sounds with flowing fricatives — saying “fun” instead of “pun” and “sun” instead of “tun.” Through visual cues, modeling, and play-based repetition, they build clarity, precision, and confidence that carry over into everyday speech.

    • Comprehensive, research-based curriculum designed by certified SLPs
    • Hands-on speech activities for real-world progress
    • Expert-led, small-group sessions for personalized attention
    • Fun home carryover tasks to reinforce learning

    What You’ll Get:

    • Expert-led small group sessions
    • Play-based articulation practice for clarity and confidence
    • Strategies to reduce fricatives substitution and stopping
    • Individualized feedback and home practice tips

    Why Choose This Class?

    Choosing the right speech program can make all the difference in your child’s communication development. Early Sound Builders stands out because it is:

    • Designed for Real-World Communication: Builds intelligibility and confidence in everyday interactions.
    • Led by Certified Speech-Language Pathologists: Experienced SLPs make every class fun, motivating, and effective.
    • Flexible and Convenient: Virtual and in-person options fit your family’s schedule.
    • Supportive and Engaging: Children learn through laughter, play, and structured speech targets.

    Success Stories

    "The classes helped my daughter finally say her /s/ and /f/ sounds clearly — she loves having her speech classes and playing fun speech games!"
    — Parent of a 4-year-old

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    Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 7 PM.

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