Small groups
Kids practice with a few peers working on similar sounds, so speech practice feels normal and even fun.
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Help your child find their voice
Sound Groups are a new way to work on speech sounds: small, play-based sessions where kids practice together, led by an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist. Think swim lessons, but for speech.
- Free to join
- No commitment
- Takes 2 minutes
Molly Kolarik M.S., CCC-SLP $35per session
30minutes
3+years old
- Experienced pediatric SLP
- M.S., CCC-SLP
- ASHA certified
- Kansas City mom
What’s a Sound Group?
Like swim lessons, but for speech sounds
Kids learn alongside a few peers, with expert guidance, in a setting that feels like an activity rather than an appointment.
30 playful minutes
Games, stories, and movement built around your child’s sounds. Long enough for real practice, short enough to stay fun.
$35 a session
Simple private pay. No insurance paperwork and no long-term contract.
Why groups?
Kids thrive alongside peers
Practicing with a few other kids makes speech work feel normal, social, and fun, and the progress carries into everyday conversations at school and at home.
- Kids learn by hearing each other try
- Practice feels like play, not a test
- Confidence grows when no one feels singled out
What happens next
Join now, decide later
The priority list is the easiest way to stay in the loop. You’ll hear everything first, with no pressure to commit until the schedule is ready.
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Now (you are here)
Join the priority list
Free, no commitment. Tell me a little about your child.
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Every month
Sound of the Month
A short email with a playful sound game to try at home.
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Before groups open
First pick of times
Priority list families choose group times before enrollment opens to everyone.
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When groups open
Let the fun begin
Kids are matched by age and sound. Show up, play, and watch confidence grow.
Free parent tool
Is your child’s speech on track?
Tap your child’s age to see which sounds most kids can say by then. Every child is different, so think of it as a friendly guide, not a test.
Full chart, examples, and tips →
By age 4, most kids can say 20 of 24 consonant sounds.
- p pop most kids say this by age 2
- b ball most kids say this by age 2
- d dog most kids say this by age 2
- m mama most kids say this by age 2
- n nose most kids say this by age 2
- h hat most kids say this by age 2
- w water most kids say this by age 2
- t toy most kids say this by age 3
- k cat most kids say this by age 3
- g go most kids say this by age 3
- ng ring most kids say this by age 3
- f fish most kids say this by age 3
- y yes most kids say this by age 3
- v van most kids say this by age 4
- s sun most kids say this by age 4
- z zoo most kids say this by age 4
- sh shoe most kids say this by age 4
- ch chair most kids say this by age 4
- j jump most kids say this by age 4
- l lion most kids say this by age 4
- th this (voiced) most kids say this by age 5
- zh treasure most kids say this by age 5
- r red most kids say this by age 5
- th thumb (voiceless) most kids say this by age 6
By 4 to 5, most children are understood even by people who don’t know them well. If that’s not true for your child yet, it may be worth a conversation.
Priority list
Be first in line when groups open
Groups will be small, so spots are limited. Priority list families hear first, choose first, and get a little something from me every month until we begin.
Join the priority list-
First pick of times
Choose your group time before enrollment opens to everyone.
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Sound of the Month
One short email a month with a playful game to practice at home.
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Bring a buddy
Signing up with a friend? I’ll do my best to put them in the same group.
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Free, no commitment
Joining costs nothing. You’ll decide about enrolling once the schedule is ready.
ASHA certifiedCCC-SLP Meet Molly
Hi, I’m Molly. I can’t wait to meet your child.
I’m an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist and a Kansas City mom. I specialize in speech sounds: helping kids who are hard to understand, swap one sound for another, or get stuck on tricky sounds.
As a mom, I know the feeling of wondering whether your child is on track, and whether to “wait and see.” Sound Groups are my new way of bringing that expertise to more families, because getting help shouldn’t feel complicated. Pick a time, show up, and I’ll handle the rest.
Questions
Good questions, honest answers
Don’t see yours? Ask me directly. I’m happy to talk it through.
When do Sound Groups start?
I’m planning to open the first groups in 2027. Families on the priority list hear first and pick their group times before enrollment opens to everyone.
Who leads the groups?
I do. I’m Molly Kolarik, an experienced pediatric speech-language pathologist (M.S., CCC-SLP) who specializes in speech sounds. Sound Groups are a new way I’m offering that expertise to Kansas City families.
Where will groups meet?
In Kansas City. I’ll share the location with the priority list first. The ZIP codes families share when they join help me choose a spot that’s convenient for as many of them as possible.
What ages are Sound Groups for?
Children ages 3 and up. I match groups by age and by the sounds kids are working on, so every child practices alongside peers at a similar stage.
How much will it cost?
A 30-minute Sound Group session is $35, and a 30-minute one-on-one session is $60. It’s simple private pay, with no insurance paperwork and no long-term contract.
Is joining the priority list a commitment?
Not at all. Joining is free. When the schedule is ready, you’ll decide whether to enroll.
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Be the first to know when groups open
Join the Sound Groups priority list. It’s free, takes two minutes, and you’ll hear first when the schedule is set.