Why Power Off Play™ Is the Card Game Line Every SLP Needs in Their Therapy Room

Why Power Off Play™ Is the Card Game Line Every SLP Needs in Their Therapy Room

In a world full of beeps, screens, and constant digital overstimulation, children—and even adults—are craving simple, meaningful, hands-on play. At Bjorem Speech®, we’ve always believed in the power of connection, interaction, and JOY as the foundation for learning. That’s why we created Power Off Play™: a growing line of screen-free, conversation-building card games designed by SLPs for SLPs, educators, parents, and families.

Power Off Play™ takes what children do best—play, imagine, move, and connect—and weaves those experiences into research-backed opportunities to support language, literacy, speech sound development, social skills, executive functioning, and more. Whether you're an SLP looking for functional therapy activities or a parent wanting to support communication at home, these games were built for real-life use with real kids

 

What Is Power Off Play™?

Power Off Play™ is a curated line of card-based games that encourage:

  • Conversation

  • Turn-taking + social engagement

  • Flexible thinking

  • Problem-solving

  • Language expansion

  • Creativity & imagination

  • Real connection without screens

Each game is simple, interactive, and designed to be played anywhere—clinics, classrooms, homes, therapy sessions, or on-the-go adventures. Power Off Play™ is about slowing down, connecting, and giving kids room to think, speak, imagine, and play.

 Why SLPs Love Power Off Play™

SLPs tell us that Power Off Play™ is their go-to because it is:

Functional — Fits ANY goal

The games can target:

  • Speech sounds

  • Grammar and syntax

  • Vocabulary expansion

  • Narrative skills & storytelling

  • Social/emotional language

  • Problem-solving

  • Executive functioning

  • AAC modeling

  • Parent coaching

Evidence-aligned

Power Off Play™ supports naturalistic language intervention, play-based therapy, DIR/Floortime principles, narrative development, and child-led therapy approaches.

Designed for mixed-groups

Multiple levels, minimal materials, and high engagement mean you can support three different goals with one activity.

Fast to set up

SLPs are busy—these games require zero prep but deliver huge impact.

FUN for kids (and adults!)

The illustrations, prompts, and activities keep children laughing, thinking, and interacting—without realizing how much language work they’re doing.

 

What Games Are Included?

 Go Fish Go

A classic game with a whimsical twist! In Go Fish Go™, sea creatures take to the skies, roads, and rails! Kids will love collecting matching pairs while giggling over the silly scenes. Perfect for ages 3 and up.

Make speech and language practice a splash with Go Fish Go™, a fun, fast-paced twist on the classic card game. Perfect for home or therapy, players collect matching sets while practicing speech sounds, vocabulary, and turn-taking. You can target so many goals with this game, high repetitions for speech practice, categorization, and social communication, all through play!

Heads & Tails™

Match the animal heads to their tails in this hilarious and challenging memory game! Heads & Tails™ features 49 unique animal cards, from elephants to eels, all drawn in signature Bjorem style. Perfect for all ages, preschool through elementary.

Monster Mix-Up™

 It’s war, but make it silly! In Monster Mix-Up™, players flip cards to see whose monster has the higher number. Tie? Go to war! Each card features an outrageously fun Bjorem monster to keep kids engaged from start to finish. Learn more about Monster Mix-Up™ in this blog post!

Trash™

The classic garbage game with a hilarious artistic twist! In Trash™, players sort through silly “garbage” cards, from worms in noodles to seagulls stealing fries, while racing to be the first to fill their trash pile in order. A must-have for elementary-aged kids who love humor and strategy! 


Shop & SAVE when you buy the bundle!

Go all in with the Power Off Play™ Bundle — all four original games in one playful, screen-free collection! Save $5 when you bundle and stock your therapy room, classroom, or family game shelf with hours of imaginative fun.

 

In addition, we also have our Lateral and Frontal Lisp Playing Cards growing line of card games that directly target the /s/ sound in carefully selected words. Check out this video to learn more.