Description

Ages: 4 and up

Grades: PreK and up

Authors: Jennie Bjorem, M.A., CCC-SLP and Carol Koch, EDD, CCC-SLP

Introducing the Bjorem Speech® Box of TH Sounds, an essential resource crafted to enhance speech sound production interventions with a comprehensive focus on the ‘th’ phoneme. This box contains a carefully curated set of 40 cards, featuring a total of 74 targets across various word positions, making it an invaluable tool for speech-language pathologists, educators, and parents.

Product Features:

• Extensive Target Coverage: Includes 25 initial voiceless ‘th’ targets, 13 medial voiceless ‘th’ targets, 16 final voiceless ‘th’ targets, 5 initial voiced ‘th’ targets, 13 medial voiced ‘th’ targets, and 2 final voiced ‘th’ targets.

• Engaging and Functional: Every card is designed to not only focus on phonetic accuracy but also to enhance vocabulary, literacy, and story-building skills.

• Inclusive and Diverse Artwork: The box features inclusive and diverse artwork that reflects a broad spectrum of characters and scenarios, fostering an engaging learning environment that resonates with all children.

• Quality and Accessibility: Cards are 2.56″x2.56″ and made with a thick, soft matte texture to reduce glare, ensuring accessibility for children with vision impairments.

Benefits of Using This Deck:

• Phoneme-Specific Learning: Focuses on both voiced and voiceless ‘th’ sounds, providing a wide range of phonetic contexts and ensuring comprehensive learning and practice opportunities.

• Multi-Functional Approach: Designed to support not just sound production but also other key areas of language development including literacy and narrative skills.

• Motivating and Practical: The functional targets and relatable, engaging artwork motivate children to practice consistently, enhancing the effectiveness of speech interventions.

Ideal for:

• Speech-Language Pathologists: Provides a specialized tool to address specific phoneme difficulties and broaden therapeutic options.

• Educators: Assists in integrating phoneme awareness into classroom activities and literacy programs.

• Parents and Caregivers: Offers a practical resource for home practice, helping reinforce skills learned in therapy or school.

The Bjorem Speech® Box of TH Sounds is more than just a teaching aid; it’s a versatile and comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance phoneme awareness and correct speech sound production. It stands out as a fundamental asset in any educational or therapeutic setting, providing targeted support to foster clearer communication and language skills.

Includes: 40 cards that measure 2.56″ x 2.56″