How to Teach the Beginning Sound of "W"

1. Introduce the Sound

• Start by Saying the Sound: Say the sound "W" clearly to the child. Emphasize the "wuh" sound. You can say, "This is the sound that 'W' makes. It sounds like 'wuh'."
• Lip Shape Exercise: Show how your lips make a round shape when saying "wuh." Ask the child to do the same, showing how no air passes through the teeth while saying it.
• Make It Fun: Say "Wuh, wuh, wuh!" like an engine starting or make a wind sound, "Wuhhh," to make it playful.

2. Word Exploration

• Examples of Words: Give examples of words that start with "W," such as water, whale, walk, window. Say each word slowly, stretching out the “wuh” sound at the beginning.
• Ask the Child to Repeat: Have the child repeat each word. Encourage them to feel the lip movement and listen to the sound.

W vs V Sound

• Say It Out Loud: Practice these pairs of words:
  Say It Out Loud: Practice these pairs of words:
  • Wet vs Vet
  • Wave vs Vase
• Feel the Difference: When saying "V," your teeth touch your bottom lip. When saying "W," your lips stay round.

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