Box of Object Functions: Building Expressive & Receptive Language Skills

Coming Soon! The Bjorem Speech Box of Object Functions is an explicit, functional, and engaging card deck designed to help children move beyond labeling objects toward truly understanding how they're used. With 80 beautifully illustrated cards, this resource makes it easy to assess, teach, and reinforce object function concepts in a structured, predictable way — whether in therapy sessions or at home. Key Features 80 cards total: 40 Object Cards + 40 Function Cards Two card types work together: Object Cards feature a decontextualized illustration of the object alone; Function Cards feature a contextualized illustration showing the object being used in a real-life scene Consistent, predictable prompts on every card back support structured teaching and independent use (e.g., *You use a cup to… You use a cup to drink. You _____ with a cup. You drink with a cup.**) Color-coordinated card backs make matching activities quick and intuitive Probe and teach in one deck — use Object Cards to informally assess a child's knowledge, then use Function Cards to explicitly teach the target concept Ideal for speech-language pathologists, teachers, and parents Contents 80 cards total: 40 Object Cards + 40 Function Cards 4"x4" Cards Benefits Working on object functions helps children form meaningful connections between the things they see every day and the actions associated with them — a foundational step in language development. The Box of Object Functions supports this by: Moving beyond labeling — children learn not just what something is called, but what it does and how it's used, building richer, more flexible vocabulary Connecting nouns to verbs — pairing objects with actions (e.g., cut with scissors, drink from a cup) strengthens the language networks children need for communication Developing functional vocabulary that children can use in everyday routines and real-world contexts Strengthening comprehension and verbal expression across settings Laying the groundwork for higher-level language skills such as categorization, comparing and contrasting, describing, and inferencing Providing a structured, predictable format that supports learners who benefit from routine and repetition