What types of cues did you see us use to get a clear “ch” sound?

1️⃣ the primary cue was a gestural cue - this helped to get a strong, long sound
2️⃣ we also included some verbal feedback about “round lips”

Just another reminder about the importance of layering your cues - and how every child will require different cues!

Find all the cues to elicit the “ch” sound in the Ch & J Sound Handbook 💪🏼

#articulationtherapy #articulation #speechdelay #speechdelaykids #schoolslp #speechsounds #adventuresinspeechpathology
“Ugggghhh… not those cards again” - we’ve all heard it before! Why not try Articulation Squares for something different?

✅ they fit x48 pictures on one page
✅ provide a visual cue to help the child say their sound clearly
✅ and you can use them with SO MANY activities

Check out Articulation Squares at Adventures in Speech Pathology

#adventuresinspeechpathology #speechsounddisorders #speechsounds #articulation #articulationtherapy #speechdelay
Parents can forget, or might not be able to attend your speech therapy session.

My top tip is to record you explaining what you say! It makes sure everyone is on the same page 👏🏼

#speechsounds #speechsounddisorders #speechdelay #speechpath #speechdelaykids #adventuresinspeechpathology
Day 2 of our Bjorem Cruise 👏🏼 

1️⃣ Navigating the ship was an experience in itself
2️⃣ Loved all the videos about CAS from @bjoremspeech 
3️⃣ I got to explore Nassau, Bahamas and swim in that water (and get dysregulated with loud music and hangry 😝) with my travel buddy @freetobeme.speech 
4️⃣ Bumped in to the phenomenal @speakingofsamantics team (Sam and Scott) on the boat
5️⃣ Games night was HILARIOUS! Our field cracks me up @mrsspeechiep 
6️⃣ it was just nice to “dress up” and explore the ship!

#bjoremcruise #speechpathology #adventuresinspeechpathology
Why am I late with my Bjorem Speech Cruise recaps? Who’s got time to splice these together when you’re laughing, connecting, and gathering 100ish talkative SLPs together?!

Special mention to our keynote speaker, the incredible @phuonglienpalafox, my SLP besties @rocktherspeech, @freetobeme.speech and @mrsspeechiep - and the entire @bjoremspeech team who made this possible.

Our sponsors delivered on the goodies bags👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 @speakingofsamantics @meaviatoys @daileyeducationalservices 

#adventuresinspeechpathology #bjoremcruise #speechpathology
I love our sponsored shirts printed by @emilybspeech on the Bjorem Cruise 👏🏼 shoutout to @fundamental.therapy for our lanyards… how cool is my belt hack?! 

@bjoremspeech  #speech #speechtherapist #slpath #articulation #schoolslp
Whooo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 made it on board and officially checked in for the 2025 Bjorem Speech Cruise @bjoremspeech 

So excited to to connect and present with all the SLPs on board! Follow my stories for all the behind the scenes!

#bjoremspeech #adventuresinspeechpathology #speechpathologist #speechpathology
I was sleep deprived, time zone confused and a little overwhelmed at presenting in front of REAL LIFE SLPs for the first time in my career.

I love that the 2024 Bjorem Cruise 🚢 and Jen from @bjoremspeech offered me an opportunity and the right song to just make me feel like I could do this!

Can’t wait for next week!! I’ll be presenting about something I’m passionate about: getting high practice trials in speech therapy for working with SSDs.

#speechsounddisorders #bjoremspeech #speechsounds #ebpslp
Learn how to teach and elicit the ‘sh’ sound with these verbal instructions  and carefully chosen words to encourage round lips👌🏼

#adventuresinspeechpathology #speechsounddisorders #speechdelay #articulationtherapy #speechdelaykids #speechpath
I could keep coming up with more mini ideas… should I make a round two version?

Minis from @speechtreeco 

#speechsounds #schoolslp #articulationtherapy #adventuresinspeechpathology #speechpath #slp2be
You don’t HAVE TO ELICIT A SOUND IN ISOLATION FIRST 😅

Yep, feel that relief! You can carefully screen for possible facilitative contexts, and see if certain vowels or consonants can encourage (or facilitate) a clearer sound!

#adventuresinspeechpathology #speechsounds #speechsounddisorders #speechdelay #articulation
I’ve updated my vocabulary (part of being a Know Better, Do Better SLP).

The last one (swapping “correct” for “clear”) is a personal choice after reflecting on my own child’s speech journey.

What words have you changed?

#articulation #speechsounddisorders #speechsounds #speechdelay #schoolslp #adventuresinspeechpathology
If you child deletes the second consonant sound in a cluster, you may need to work on that smaller word chunk (e.g., “lice”), and THEN try adding the /s/ at the start to make the cluster.

#speechsounddisorders #speechsounds #speechdelay #adventuresinspeechpathology

L Cluster Reduction Minimal Pairs Toolkit

$10.00

If you work with children with the L Cluster Reduction error pattern and have decided to use the minimal pairs approach, this toolkit is for you! It will give you all the tools you need to get therapy started, including high-quality minimal pairs cards, multisensory activity ideas, auditory discrimination tasks, and an engaging story that will explain the concepts in a child-friendly way for your students. This evidence-based, informed product covers the steps in minimal pairs therapy needed to give you confidence in delivering your treatment. This product has been designed to save you time and provide you with everything you need to feel prepared and be successful in therapy.

(8 customer reviews)

Description

Have you ever tried minimal pairs therapy for ‘l’ blend cluster reduction (e.g., ‘blow’ is ‘bow’) and found that your students don’t understand what you are asking them to do?

As an SLP who solely treats children with speech sound disorders, we know the importance of combining “research-with-clinical practice”, giving you EVERYTHING you need (and didn’t know that you needed) to effectively implement the minimal pairs approach and make progress week-by-week.

“I have seen so much growth in my preschoolers via the minimal pairs approach, and I cannot speak highly enough about Rebecca’s minimal pairs toolkits! There’s just something so concrete about the combination of the story and the minimal pair cards that makes things click for my students.”

What makes this therapy resource unlike any other is the phonological pattern stories, which explain the student’s pattern in a child-friendly manner that makes sense and “clicks” for them (e.g., “sound buddies” and “no sound buddies”).

DOWNLOAD THIS RESOURCE IF YOU WANT TO:
❶ — Have one resource that contains ALL the minimal steps: familiarization, auditory discrimination tasks and practice using minimal pair contrasts
❷ — Be able to “teach the rule” about cluster reduction using our highly reviewed stories that “click” for students
❸ — Save planning time by referring to our therapy activity ideas to help teach the concept of “sound buddies”
❹ — Have a set of high-quality minimal cards
❺ — Choose between print or digital formats! Our story, familiarization and auditory discrimination tasks give you TWO options!

How does the Minimal Pairs Toolkit work?

FIRST Read the child-friendly “My Sound Buddies Story” and complete the hands-on learning activities so that your student “clicks” with the phonological rule
NEXT By using the print or digital version, complete familiarization and auditory discrimination activities so that your students understand and can hear the difference between the pairs.
THEN Use these Sound Buddy and No Sound Buddy concepts as cues as you engage in drill-play games using the beautifully illustrated minimal pairs cards.

⭐ DID YOU KNOW that this resource is part of a six-series bundle? You get a discount when you purchase the complete Minimal Pairs Toolkit for Less Common Patterns

Word targets in this packet:

  • /bl-l/ initial cards (8 pairs – 16 cards)
  • /fl-l/ initial cards (8 pairs – 16 cards)
  • /gl-l/ initial cards (4 pairs – 8 cards)
  • /kl-l/ initial cards (8 pairs – 16 cards)
  • /pl-l/ initial cards (8 pairs – 16 cards)
  • /sl-l/ initial cards (8 pairs – 16 cards)

CONTENTS:
✅ — 57 page printable therapy resource + 65 slide digital resource
✅ — Evidence-based practice rationales and minimal pairs flowchart
✅ — Multisensory activities to teach “starting” and “hiding” sounds
✅ — A print and digital copy called “My Starting & Hiding Sounds” introduces the concepts in a child-friendly manner.
✅ — 104 minimal pairs cards in color + black and white
✅ — Starting & Hiding Sound visuals (in various sizes to fit on task boxes etc.)
✅ — Minimal pairs word lists
✅ — A digital copy set of cards for familiarization and auditory discrimination
RELATED CLUSTER REDUCTION MATERIALS

What SLP’s like you are saying:

“This toolkit is one of my daily go-tos! I love these minimal pairs and the story books that come with it too!”

“Another great resource! I love the pictures and how well it is created to explain sound buddies to a wide range of students.”

“This product is so helpful in helping my clients who have difficulty with gliding! Using these cards really helps it “click” for them! “

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a digital file and is licensed for one person to use. Printing and assembly of the product may be required. For more information about single-person use, please refer to our Terms of Use.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rebecca Reinking is an SLP who works privately with children who have speech sound disorders. She has a particular interest in phonological interventions and strives to connect and collaborate with speech scientists to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.

8 reviews for L Cluster Reduction Minimal Pairs Toolkit

  1. Nicole P. (verified owner)

    This resource is so helpful! So many of my students struggle with L clusters, and having the visuals and minimal pairs story has been so helpful. 10/10 recommend!

  2. Heidi D. (verified owner)

    Love all these phonological minimal pairs toolkits. Great visuals and cues. So glad to have them as a resource in my office.

  3. Kayla S. (verified owner)

    Very useful toolkit for preschool speech! I like that there are flashcards both in color and in back-and-white. I’ve had the kids decorate their own flashcards or used them as coloring/sicker pages.

  4. William M. (verified owner)

    Another great resource to use with students and families. It provides great print outs for parents and teacher and also provides easy to use activities that you can print and go. Thank you!

  5. Heather R. (verified owner)

    Love the pictures for cards and the story illustrations. Materials are useful engaging and motivating

  6. Katrina S. (verified owner)

    I love this! Used so often! Great resource to have in your ‘must have’ toolbox.

  7. Jackie S. (verified owner)

    A wonderful resource for Cluster Reduction! Lovely, colourful and engaging pictures. Functional and well thought out target words. Thanks Rebecca for another great resource. I love your products!

  8. Morgan K. (verified owner)

    This toolkit is one of my daily go-tos! I love these minimal pairs and the story books that come with it too!

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