CH Word List

CH/ Sound Practice with Video Support & Functional Carryover Ideas

If a child is having difficulty producing the /ch/ sound, this CH word list for speech therapy provides structured word practice, clear placement guidance, and functional activities to support carryover. This page is designed for speech-language pathologists and caregivers who want effective, real-world articulation practice—not just lists of words.

Rather than relying on stored word lists, this page focuses on how to teach, practice, and generalize /ch/ using simple, evidence-informed strategies.

How This Page Supports CH Articulation Therapy

On this page, you’ll find:

• A CH word list for quick reference
• A clear explanation of how to produce /ch/ correctly
• A short video demonstrating placement and airflow
• Functional articulation ideas that support generalization
• A free articulation therapy sample to learn core techniques
• Optional next steps for ongoing articulation support

CH Word List for Speech Therapy

Use these words for structured practice, sentence expansion, or conversational carryover. Words are organized by position to support therapy planning.

CH Word List

How to Say the CH Sound

Accurate /ch/ production combines stop + fricative airflow.

• Tongue lifts toward the roof of the mouth
• Sides of the tongue contact the upper teeth
• Lips are slightly rounded
• Air is released in a short burst
• Voice is off (voiceless sound)

A helpful cue is to have the child pretend to sneeze and say “achoo” to feel the correct airflow.

Watch: CH Sound Placement & Teaching Tips (Video)

This is one of my favorite CH elicitation tip!

Functional Articulation Practice for CH

The /ch/ sound is a later-developing sound, typically mastered around age 4. Carryover improves when practice is embedded into daily routines.

Try these no-flashcard CH practice ideas:

• Chicken – Dance and move like chickens
• Change – Count coins in a wallet
• Chocolate – Talk about favorite treats
• Chip – Sort playing chips or snacks
• Touching – Mystery bag: “I’m touching…”
• Beaches – Describe beach scenes
• Questions – Say “question” before asking one
• Couch – Name who can sit on a couch
• Catch – Say before catching a ball
• Stretch – Pair with movement or yoga

Take turns saying and listening for accurate productions to support self-monitoring. If you want more articulation tips, check out this page!

Want to Learn Articulation Therapy Techniques?

If you’d like a clearer understanding of how articulation therapy is taught, start with the free /s/ packet.

Although it targets the /s/ sound, this packet teaches foundational articulation therapy techniques—including placement cues, airflow awareness, cue fading, and early generalization—that apply across sounds, including /ch/.

The free /s/ packet includes:

• High-frequency practice words
• Structured and functional activities
• Materials designed to support carryover

It’s a helpful starting point for understanding articulation therapy.

Looking for Ongoing CH & Articulation Support?

The Speech Therapy Talk Membership includes articulation resources designed to support sound acquisition, consistency, and generalization across settings.

Members have access to:

• Articulation screening tools
• Data tracking sheets
• Parent handouts
• Functional articulation games
• Sentence- and conversation-level practice
• Language-based articulation activities

Materials are designed to support therapy—not overwhelm it.

Reference: Phonetic Development