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Coming Fall 2024... You asked, and we delivered! For years, educators have been requesting a more comprehensive product that includes letters alongside the original Bjorem Speech Sound Cues by Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP. We are excited to announce the upcoming release of the Bjorem Better Letters® Educator Edition. The Better Letters™ Educator Edition from Bjorem Speech® is an essential toolkit designed specifically for educators to enhance the teaching of reading, spelling, and phonemic awareness. This comprehensive set includes 260 cards, featuring a blend of cue cards, uppercase alphabet cards, and lowercase alphabet cards, making it a versatile resource for instruction and intervention. This innovative tool is designed to demystify the spelling and reading rules that educators know but often find difficult to explain. For instance, did you know that the letters "ck" produce the "k" sound immediately after a short vowel in a one-syllable word? Or that the vowel team "ay" makes the long "a" sound at the end of a consonant, while "ai" does so at the beginning or middle of a consonant? And did you know that the digraph "ch" can make three different sounds? The Better Letters® Educator Edition is crafted to make learning the rules of English less intimidating and more accessible for parents, teachers, tutors, and SLPs. Children need explicit instruction when learning to read and spell, and this deck goes beyond basic phonics rules to help educators teach a variety of reading and spelling rules. It can be used for assessment, documenting progress, and as a tool in reading instruction and intervention. Designed by children's literacy and speech sound specialist Dr. Kelly Farquharson, PhD, CCC-SLP, and literacy specialist Lauren Kline, M.S., CCC-SLP, A/OGA, these beautifully illustrated, double-sided cards provide clear visual cues without obstructing letter formation. This ensures that students can easily see the letters without being distracted by the illustrations. The cards include both SLP and teacher-friendly terminology and are categorized to help students learn not only the graphemes but also their corresponding categories, such as six syllable types, consonants, digraphs, short/long vowels, and silent letters. The intuitive environmental associations of the sound cues help anchor abstract concepts to tangible rules, eliminating the need for lengthy explanations or booklets. With the Bjorem Better Letters® Educator Edition, teaching the phoneme-grapheme correspondence becomes straightforward and engaging, making it an invaluable resource for educators and speech-language pathologists alike. Stay tuned for the launch and prepare to enhance your reading and spelling instruction with this comprehensive and user-friendly tool. -26 front/back capital/lower case alphabet cards used to assess alphabet letter names -137 Better Letters Cards in various categories including: consonants, short vowels in closed syllables, long vowels in open syllables, long vowels in silent-e syllables, r-controlled vowels, digraphs, trigraphs, quadgraphs, silent letters. -2 front/back randomized alphabet identification cards for assessing receptive and/or expressive letter knowledge -95 front/back letter cards used to assess letter/sound knowledge Great for instruction, intervention, and progress monitoring!  

Bjorem Speech Sound Cues SOLD OUT FOREVER! New 2nd Edition will be available late 2024! Looking for the BIG BOX (larger size) of Bjorem Speech Sound Cues? Click here! Product #: 56000 Description: Overview: The Bjorem Speech® Sound Cues Deck is an essential educational tool crafted by certified speech-language pathologists to enhance speech and language development in children. This deck is a cornerstone resource for supporting early language learners, individuals with speech sound disorders, and children diagnosed with childhood apraxia of speech. Key Features: Comprehensive Content: The deck comprises 40 robust cards, each representing one of the 25 consonants or 16 vowels. The cards are adorned with vivid, engaging illustrations that visually represent each sound, facilitating easier auditory-visual association for children. Thoughtful Design: Each card measures 2.56" x 2.56" and features a soft matte texture to reduce glare, making them suitable for children with visual sensitivities. The back of each card includes a descriptive narrative and colorful imagery to support comprehension and retention. Educational Value: Developed based on evidence-based practices, these cards are instrumental in fostering phonological awareness and early literacy skills. They emphasize learning sounds over letters, which is crucial in the early stages of speech development. Versatile Use: Designed for flexibility, these cards can be integrated into a variety of educational and therapeutic activities, including reading programs, classroom settings, play-based therapy, and structured drill work. They are a perfect complement to any speech therapy program. Age-Appropriate Learning: The cards are suitable for use with children starting from 18 months old, making them an excellent choice for early intervention strategies. Benefits: Enhanced Learning Experience: By linking visual cues with sounds, these cards help children develop a foundational understanding of speech sounds, crucial for their language development journey. Supports Diverse Learning Needs: Ideal for children with various learning and speech challenges, including those with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively. Engaging and Interactive: With colorful and intuitive designs, the cards maintain children’s interest and engagement, making learning a fun and enjoyable experience. Additional Resources: For further insights and creative ways to use the Bjorem Speech® Sound Cues Deck in therapy sessions or at home, visit our YouTube channel and Blog for tutorials, tips, and more.