Bjorem Speech Blog

Meet the "OH NO!" Series: Fun and Learning with "OH NO Poo Poo" and "OH NO Pee Pee" When it comes to early childhood development, finding the right resources that are both engaging and educational can be a challenge. Fortunately, the "OH NO!" series from Bjorem Speech® offer...

In today’s educational landscape, teaching the alphabet and phonics effectively is more crucial than ever. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing the complexities of English phonetics. However, Bjorem Better Letters™, combined with Laurie Berkner's engaging songs a...

What is Bjorem Better Letters™ with The Laurie Berkner Band Card Deck? Inspired by the original Bjorem Speech® Sound Cues, Bjorem Better Letters™ contains SIX decks organized into one box, each seamlessly integrating with Laurie Berkner’s “Better Letters” songs for a harmoni...

For parents and educators, finding ways to incorporate speech therapy into daily activities is not just beneficial—it's essential for reinforcing learning and promoting consistent progress. Speech therapy doesn't have to be limited to structured sessions with a therapist. Inst...

One of the trickiest parts of speech therapy is achieving carryover and generalization. While making progress within speech therapy sessions is important, it is even more imperative that children transfer their acquired skills to daily life outside the speech therapy session. ...

Speech therapy extends beyond the confines of the clinic, with home practice playing a crucial role in reinforcing new skills and accelerating progress. Engaging children in speech therapy activities at home can be challenging but immensely rewarding. This blog post explores ...

Effective speech therapy hinges on the frequency of practice, particularly for children with speech sound disorders (SSDs). Research emphasizes the importance of high repetitions in therapy sessions. Sugden et al. (2018) found an average of 77 trials per session to be effectiv...

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding meaningful activities that not only entertain but also educate our children can be a challenge. One delightful and often overlooked opportunity is cooking together. Beyond the joy of creating delicious treats, cooking with child...

Learning the alphabet is one of the hallmarks of childhood. From learning to sing the ABCs to beginning to write the letters in their name, alphabet knowledge becomes increasingly important. When teaching the alphabet, there are a few things we want to consider such as letter-...

If you are an SLP then you know how to work with minimal pairs (words that differ by only one sound), so here is a quick overview, and for parents, here it goes! Using minimal pairs is an effective and quick way to help your child break their speech habit of substituting a so...