If you treat the R sound in speech therapy, you know how tricky it can be to keep students engaged and motivated during what can be a long and grueling process. The R is not just “one sound,” and no two kids respond to it the same way. That’s why I’m obsessed with a resource that truly gets the complexity of R—and brings a whole lot of fun to the process.
Let me introduce you to the Ultimate R Minis, a collaboration of Speech Tree Co and Rock the R®. These speech minis are about to become your new go-to for targeting all those tricky R variations.
What are the Ultimate R Minis?
In short: they’re a kit full of tiny, adorable mini objects designed specifically for R sound speech therapy. But this isn’t just a bag of random trinkets. It’s a smart, organized, therapist-designed system that breaks down R into all its different forms (because one /r/ is never enough, right?).
Here’s what makes this kit totally unique:
It’s organized by R type:
- Elicitation (visual mini objects to represent cueing techniques and target words)
- Prevocalic R
- R Blends
- AR
- AIR
- EAR
- ER
- IRE
- OR
- Challenge R (think world, girl—you know the ones)
You get 11 labeled storage bags to keep everything neat, sorted, and ready to go.
It includes over 190 speech minis
That’s a TON of built-in targets, and the variety keeps things fresh for you and your students. These are real, meaningful objects—not just a mix of random toys. Kids love them (my daughter keeps trying to steal them), and they bring play-based magic to sessions.
It comes with a HUGE digital download
The printable PDF is packed with activities that support both structured practice and creative play. Inside, you’ll find:
- Mad libs that incorporate your minis
- Carrier phrases
- Bingo cards
- Drill sheets
- Dice games
- Elicitation ideas
…and lots more. Everything is designed to help you get the most out of your speech minis, no matter your student’s level or therapy style.
Why I Love Using Mini Objects for the R Sound
I’m no flashcard hater by any means, but sometimes it’s nice to have some variety! Incorporating mini objects into speech therapy adds novelty, taps into kids’ natural curiosity, and creates opportunities for hands-on learning, storytelling, categorization, and pretend play. All of that = more engagement, better generalization, and (most importantly) more fun.
Whether you’re doing drill, working on generalization, or mixing things up with a little play-based therapy, The Ultimate R Minis is a total game-changer.
What You Get with the Ultimate R Minis from Speech Tree Co:
- 190+ mini objects targeting every R variation
- 11 labeled storage bags to keep them organized
- A massive printable PDF filled with creative and structured activities
If you’re treating the R sound regularly, this resource deserves a permanent place in your therapy rotation. It’s smart, fun, evidence-aligned, and created by two small SLP/women-owned and operated businesses.
You can check out the Ultimate R Minis here.
Have fun!
Lindsey
P.S. Already using them? Show me your favorite speech mini over on Instagram @rocktherspeech. I love seeing what’s working for you and your students!
