Final TS Sentences for Speech Therapy
24 simple sentences for practicing the TS cluster at the end of a word at carryover level. Every sentence is pronunciation-checked, and at least one word in each carries the whole cluster.
Why practice TS in sentences?
Sentences are where a practiced cluster meets real speech: longer utterances, natural rhythm, and other sounds competing for attention. Some reduction may come back when a child moves up — that is expected, not a failure.
Have the child repeat first, then read (if reading), then answer a question using the sentence. When the cluster holds, move the same targets into conversation.
What is cluster reduction? Read the guideAll verified Final TS sentences
- The cat sits on the soft mat.1× TS
- My rabbit eats carrots every day.2× TS
- We fly our kites at the park.1× TS
- Two little boats float on the pond.1× TS
- Mom puts on her warm coat.1× TS
- We put on our bike helmets.1× TS
- The toy robot lights up in the dark.1× TS
- The puppy waits by the door.1× TS
- Grandpa plants seeds in the garden.1× TS
- I see ants on the sidewalk.1× TS
- She paints a picture of a boat.1× TS
- The parrot eats a red apple.1× TS
- Apples go in two big baskets.1× TS
- My jacket has two big pockets.1× TS
- Dad fills the buckets with sand.1× TS
- Our class counts to ten.1× TS
- Everyone gets a sweet treat after lunch.1× TS
- Grandma makes warm hats for us.1× TS
- I like donuts with pink sprinkles.1× TS
- Mom cuts the sandwich in half.1× TS
- The rocket starts its big engine.2× TS
- Little goats eat grass on the hill.1× TS
- The kitten sits in a sunny spot.1× TS
- The bird eats seeds from my hand.1× TS
Every sentence is checked with the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary: each word’s pronunciation is verified and at least one word carries the TS cluster at the end of a word. Other sounds are allowed at this level.
Need TS words on a printable pack?
Choose the age band and a theme. Ga-loo builds a checked TS list and a print-ready pack: picture cards with phrases and sentences, a dab game, a data sheet and a home letter.
- Picture cards: word, phrase, sentence8–16 verified words, each with its own picture plus a phrase and a sentence for the next level.
- Say & dab gameBig pictures with 10 dots each: 60 practice turns with no prep.
- Data sheet + probeMark 10 tries per word, then check untrained words for carryover.
- Home practice letter (B&W)Simple steps for parents and a 7-day tracker that prints on any printer.
One print-ready PDF on US Letter. Any page you don’t need can be switched off before generating.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are Final TS sentences?
- Simple 5–9 word sentences where at least one word has the TS cluster at the end of a word — for example: “The cat sits on the soft mat.”, “My rabbit eats carrots every day.”
- Why do some sentences contain other tricky sounds?
- On purpose. At sentence level the goal is carryover into real speech, and real speech contains them. The TS cluster is still verified in every sentence.
- When should a child move from phrases to sentences?
- Typically after consistently accurate phrase-level practice. The SLP guiding the child makes the call — these lists support practice, they do not choose treatment targets.
- Can I get Final TS practice on a printable worksheet?
- Yes. Ga-loo generates printable articulation worksheets with blends for a chosen age range and theme, and phonetically checks every word before building the PDF.