05/05/2026
It’s time for our first "Did You Know?" of National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! 💡
As children grow, those "cute" toddler mispronunciations are a normal part of development. But as they move through elementary school, we look for those sounds to "click" into place.
The "First Grade" Milestone
By the time your child is wrapping up First Grade (around age 7), the "speech sound window" typically closes.
This means they should be able to produce all English speech sounds correctly, even the tricky ones like:
💜The "Er" sound (Rabbit, Star)
💜The "S" and "Z" sounds (Soap, Zebra)
💜The "Th" sounds (Think, That)
Why does this matter?
When a child is still struggling with these sounds in 2nd grade and beyond, it can start to impact their confidence in class and even their spelling and reading skills. Catching these lingering sounds now makes for a much smoother transition into the higher grades!
Does your child have a "tricky" sound that just won't stick? Summer is the perfect, low-pressure time to sharpen those skills before the next school year begins. ☀️
Click the link in my bio to book a summer screening, or send me a DM with your questions!
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