Using Boom Cards to Implement the Cycles Approach!

If you're new to Boom Cards, they're digital task cards accessed on the Boom Learning website.  I learned about them when I had to switch to virtual therapy for all my clients following the pandemic and needed some engaging speech-specific activities to use over the computer. But, I quickly learned that this fun platform is great for in-person therapy, as well!

One thing I found lacking, however, were activities that were intervention specific, when it came to my kids with phonological deficits. If you treat kids with speech sound disorders, you know that articulation resources are often not appropriate for phonological intervention (that's another post for another day!). So, I decided to make some "CYCLES" specific boom decks.

What's great about these Cycles Boom Cards, is they actually make implementing cycles so much easier! Each deck includes all the components of a complete cycles session:

1. Auditory bombardment cards with audio playback
2. Target words in phonetically appropriate contexts
3. Cards for familiarization and elicitation of LOTS of trials per card
4. Ability to send links for home practice!

Here's a little video preview of one of my decks....

So, if you still don't feel super confident implementing the cycles approach, these Boom Cards can be a great resource. There are currently 5 decks addressing primary and secondary patterns, in alignment with cycles... with new decks being added regularly.  You can find them on Boom Learning and Teachers Pay Teachers.

Want to know more about cycles? Watch this video I posted explaining it!