Free Vocalic R Tracing Activities – Speech Therapy Worksheets

Make practising vocalic R sounds more engaging with these FREE Vocalic R Tracing Activities for Speech Therapy!

These printable articulation worksheets combine speech sound practice with fine motor tracing activities, giving children an enjoyable way to work on their vocalic R sounds while developing pencil control.

With six no-prep, black-and-white tracing worksheets, this free resource is ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and educators looking for simple, low-ink activities that can be used throughout the year.

Perfect for articulation therapy, individual sessions, small groups and speech therapy homework.

What’s Included?

This free Vocalic R Tracing Pictures resource includes:

• 6 printable Trace It worksheets – One page for each of the six vocalic R variations
• 1 Ideas for Use page – Suggestions for incorporating the tracing activities into speech therapy

The six vocalic R targets are:

• AR
• AIR
• EAR
• ER
• IRE
• OR

Each worksheet provides opportunities to practise the relevant vocalic R sound while completing a tracing activity.

All activity pages are black and white to help minimise printing costs.

How to Use These Vocalic R Tracing Worksheets

1. Trace and Say

Print the desired worksheet and encourage the child to practise the target words as they complete the tracing activity.

Provide appropriate speech sound models, cues and feedback according to the child’s individual needs.

2. Use During Articulation Therapy

Incorporate the worksheets into structured vocalic R practice during individual speech therapy sessions.

The tracing activity provides a hands-on task alongside repeated opportunities for speech production.

3. Small Group Speech Therapy

Give each child a worksheet appropriate to their target sound and encourage them to complete the activity while practising their words.

4. Speech Therapy Homework

Send the worksheets home for additional practice with parents or caregivers.

The black-and-white format makes them convenient to print and use outside therapy sessions.

5. Adapt the Activities

The tracing pages can also be incorporated into different hands-on activities, depending on the materials available and the child’s interests.

Why Combine Speech Practice with Tracing?

Tracing activities can provide a practical way to keep children engaged during speech therapy while incorporating opportunities for repeated target-word practice.

These activities can support:

• Vocalic R production – Practising targeted R-controlled vowel sounds
• Speech sound accuracy – Providing opportunities for repeated practice with appropriate feedback
• Fine motor coordination – Developing pencil control through tracing
• Visual-motor skills – Following lines and shapes during the activity
• Participation and engagement – Combining articulation practice with a hands-on task

The speech and fine motor components can be adapted to suit individual needs.

Who Is This Free Resource For?

These Vocalic R Tracing Activities are suitable for:

• Speech-Language Pathologists and Speech and Language Therapists
• Children working on vocalic R production
• School-based articulation therapy
• Individual and small-group speech therapy
• Speech therapy home practice
• Professionals looking for low-ink printable activities

Looking for More Speech Sound Tracing Activities?

This free resource is a sample from our Fine Motor Speech – Tracing Pictures collection.

The complete resource includes tracing activities covering a wider range of speech sounds and word positions.

Speech Sounds Included in the Full Collection

Initial, Medial and Final Positions:

/p, b, m, n, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, l, th, sh, ch, j/

Initial Position:

/w, h, y, r/

Medial and Final Positions:

/ng/

Consonant Blends:

• S Blends: Three pages of initial blends, one medial and one final
• R Blends: Three pages of initial blends and one medial
• L Blends: Three pages of initial blends and one medial

The complete Tracing Pictures resource also includes four pages of additional activity ideas, with suggestions for using materials such as pom-poms, play dough and mini erasers.

The full resource is also included in our Fine Motor Speech Bundle.

Please note: This free download includes only the six vocalic R tracing worksheets and one Ideas for Use page. The additional speech sound worksheets and activity ideas described above are part of the complete resource.

Download Your Free Vocalic R Tracing Activities

Make vocalic R practice more engaging with these simple, printable speech therapy worksheets.

With six tracing activities covering six vocalic R variations, this free resource offers a convenient way to combine articulation practice with fine motor activities.

Download your free Vocalic R Tracing Worksheets and start practising today!

Important Information

This is a free digital download. No physical product will be shipped.

The worksheets are provided in black and white for easy printing.

These activities are intended to complement individualised speech and language therapy intervention. Target selection, cueing and practice should be adapted to each child’s speech sound needs.

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