Description

Ages: 4 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth

Articulation Rolling Cubes: Clusters

Versatile articulation practice for students of all ages!

Take your articulation therapy to the next level with Articulation Rolling Cubes for Clusters, a unique and tactile resource designed to bridge the gap between sound production and conversational speech. Perfect for students from early elementary through middle school, these cubes combine high-energy play with targeted practice for complex consonant blends.

Carryover made simple and fun!

Every roll of the cubes creates a new opportunity for engagement. By turning repetitive drills into a game of chance, students stay motivated to hit their production targets. Whether practicing isolated words or weaving complex stories, these cubes make mastering clusters an interactive experience.

Covers a wide range of articulation targets:

• Total Targets: 9 therapy cubes illustrating 54 unique target images.

• Phonetic Variety: Focuses on high-frequency blends across multiple positions:

  • Initial /s/ clusters (e.g., spot, star, smile)

  • Final /s/ clusters (e.g., desk, mask, nest)

  • Initial /l/ clusters (e.g., blue, clock, fly)

  • Initial /r/ clusters (e.g., frog, tree, grapes)

• Interactive Elements: 1 number cube (for repetition counts) and 1 action cube (for physical engagement).

Targets key articulation goals:

• Generalization of consonant clusters from isolated words into phrases and connected speech.

• Kinesthetic learning by combining speech production with physical actions.

• Carryover from structured tasks to spontaneous storytelling and conversational contexts.

Perfect for:

• Speech therapy sessions (1:1 or group).

• Articulation homework and active parent carryover.

• Mixed-age caseloads and busy SLPs.

• Quick, grab-and-go therapy prep with zero “set-up” time.

Therapy-approved benefits:

• High Repetition: Achieve dozens of productions in minutes using the number cube.

• Whole-Body Learning: The action cube provides “brain breaks” while keeping the student focused on the target sound.

• Age-Neutral Design: Clean illustrations make it appealing for both younger children and older students.

• Portable Play: Students can roll the cubes directly in the storage box to keep them contained—perfect for small desks or “on-the-go” therapy.

How to Use:

Basic Therapy (The Drill):

1. Select your target Cluster cube(s) plus the number and action cubes.

2. Roll and identify the image.

3. Say the word the number of times shown, then repeat it while performing the action!

Carryover Therapy (The Story):

1. Roll multiple target cubes at once.

2. Challenge the student to tell a story that links all the face-up images together.

3. In groups, take turns adding a sentence to a collaborative “silly story” based on the roll.

Includes:

• 9 Therapy Cubes (targeting /s/, /l/, and /r/ clusters)

• 1 Action Cube (clapping, jumping, etc.)

• 1 Number Cube (1–6)

• Sturdy Storage Box for easy organization and rolling