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Bjorem® Stack Of Thematic Vocabulary Series

Thematic Vocabulary Series for Speech Language Therapy

Bjorem Speech® Stack Of Thematic Vocabulary Series features curated vocabulary picture card collections based on children's favorite themes and topics! Eliminate your print & prep time with ready-to-use vocabulary picture cards with relevant, diverse and inclusive images your kids will LOVE.

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Thematic Vocabulary in Speech Therapy: Why It Works (and How to Use It)

What It Is

The Stack of Thematic Vocabulary series is a growing collection of themed picture card decks designed to help clinicians and educators teach vocabulary strategically based on themed kids love.

Each “Stack” contains carefully selected vocabulary words organized around a shared theme (such as animals, community helps, sports, etc.). The words are intentionally chosen to help children build strong semantic networks and connect new vocabulary to what they already know.

The cards feature clear, modern illustrations that support comprehension, discussion, and multiple language targets. Stack of decks are designed to make vocabulary instruction easy, engaging, and effective for therapy, classrooms, and home practice.

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How It Works

The Stack of Thematic Vocabulary series organizes words by theme and semantic relationships. This allows you to:

• Teach related vocabulary together
• Build connections between words
• Expand language through discussion and comparison
• Target multiple language skills using the same materials

Each Stack can be used to support:

• vocabulary learning
• describing and attributes
• categories and associations
• compare and contrast
• narrative language
• inferencing and reasoning
• sentence formulation
• thematic units in therapy or classroom lessons

Because the words share a theme, children can quickly build deeper understanding and connections across words.

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Better Outcomes

Using a thematic vocabulary approach supports stronger language learning because it mirrors how the brain organizes information. With the Stack of series, you can help children:

• learn vocabulary faster and retain it longer
• build stronger semantic networks
• make meaningful connections between words
• improve word retrieval and recall
• expand expressive language
• strengthen comprehension
• develop deeper conceptual understanding of topics
• generalize vocabulary across contexts

Organizing vocabulary thematically also makes sessions more engaging and easier to plan.

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The Research

The Stack of series is inspired by the thematic vocabulary approach, which is supported by research in language development and cognitive science. Research shows that:

• Vocabulary is stored in semantic networks, not as isolated words
• Learning related words together strengthens connections in the brain
• Rich, meaningful vocabulary instruction leads to stronger language outcomes

Studies in vocabulary instruction emphasize the importance of deep, contextualized learning rather than isolated word exposure.

Beck, I. L., McKeown, M. G., & Kucan, L. (2013). Bringing words to life: Robust vocabulary instruction (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Hadley, E.B., Dickinson, D.K., Hirsch-Pasek, K., & Golinkoff, R.M. (2018). Building semantic networks: The impact of a vocabulary intervention on preschoolers' depth of word knowledge. Reading Research Quarterly. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/rrq.225

Ukrainetz, T. A. (2006). Contextualized language intervention: Scaffolding prek-12 literacy achievement ; teaching students with language impairments the language needed for academic success through scaffolding explicit skills in purposeful contexts. Pro ed.