Guided Practice Script

For this sound, we’re going to turn into bees! Did you know that bees make a buzzing noise? Like this: “zzzzz”. Let’s try it. [1] “Zzzzz”. Look, you’re a bee now!

Now, let me show you how! Stick your tongue out for me. Your tongue is going to be a bee now, and the tip of your tongue is going to be like the stinger. (Touch the tip of the tongue). Ow! Your bee stung me! Put your stinger behind your teeth, and keep your teeth close together [2]—that way, it won’t sting anyone! It’s like a cage. Remember that your voice is turned on when your neck starts buzzing like a bee! Let’s do that together. (Put hand on neck.) [3] Do you feel that bee buzzing? Now, you’re going to feel air blow over your bee, and keep the air going: “zzzzz”

Now, let’s practice with a word. Say the word zap. Start off with “zzzzz” and end in “ap.” “Zzzzz-ap, zzzzz-ap, zzzzz-ap. Zap!”

Targeted Techniques and Considerations