How to teach the SH sound to kids (phoneme /ʃ/)

child's worksheet with shhh handwritten with a drawing an index finger in front of lips

Words with the “sh” sound

finish, paintbrush, shake, Chevy, leash, sharing, shade, cushion, shovel, washer, lotion, shower

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