Cue Cards That Help Kids Connect Sounds With Meaning

Cue Cards for Speech Sound Learning That Kids Actually Remember

The Bjorem Speech® Sound Cues 2nd Edition are our signature cue cards for turning “invisible” speech sounds into something children can see, hear, and connect with. Created by childhood apraxia expert Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP, this updated deck helps make speech therapy, early literacy, and sound instruction engaging and meaningful, without relying on boring drills or vague explanations. When a child can link a sound to a playful visual and a familiar experience, practice feels less intimidating and more doable.

At Bjorem Speech & Literacy, we believe every child deserves tools that are inclusive, practical, and built for real sessions. These cue cards for speech are designed to support clarity and confidence one sound at a time, whether you’re working with preschoolers, children with speech sound disorders, or kids who need stronger foundations for reading and spelling.

Cue Cards for Speech That Connect Sounds to Real-World Meaning

What makes these cue cards different is the way they bridge abstract phonemes to everyday, child-friendly concepts. Each card pairs a target sound with an environmental cue or an alliterative character - think memorable anchors like the Mad Cat Sound for /f/ or the Drum Sound for /d/. Instead of asking a child to “just say it again,” a cue card gives them a concrete prompt they can recall and use. It’s a simple shift that can unlock better participation, stronger sound-symbol associations, and more consistent carryover.

The 2nd Edition expands the deck with 7 short vowels, 6 long vowels, 4 additional vowels, and 28 consonants, plus new cues and improved organization. You’ll also find Cue-Tip® QR codes and sound classification information right on the cue card, making it easier to move from planning to therapy without extra steps.

Cue Cards for Kids and Cue Cards for Toddlers in a Practical, Grab-and-Go Format

These are cue cards for kids who learn best through visuals, movement, and repetition - and they’re just as helpful as cue cards for toddlers when you’re building early sound awareness through play. Clinicians often tell us they keep the deck within arm’s reach because it supports so many moments: quick cues during play-based therapy, structured sound practice, early literacy activities, and home programming. In other words, these kids cue cards can become a daily staple, not a once-in-a-while resource.

Many SLPs also organize the deck like a quick-reference cue card book - easy to flip through when you need the right sound fast. And if you’ve ever tried going with no cue cards and felt like you were repeating the same verbal prompts all session, you’ll appreciate how a single visual can reduce frustration and increase independence.

Bring Sound Cues Into Your Next Session

Ready to put these cue cards to work in your next session? Add the Bjorem Speech® Sound Cues 2nd Edition to your cart and start cueing sounds in a way kids can actually remember and use. Whether you’re supporting cue cards for speech practice, building early literacy, or reaching for a quick visual when a child asks “cue card?,” this deck makes it easier to teach with clarity and consistency.

Explore the collection, choose your set, and bring home a tool you’ll reach for again and again - because sometimes a cue card is the bridge that turns effort into progress.