It's the Talk Bar from Learning Resources and it's my new favorite addition to centers in my classroom! It's an electronic device that has 6 slots for sliding pictures. Each slot is a "button" that students can push to record and/or play a 10 second segment. Is your brain already thinking of the many ways you can use this in your classroom??? The possibilities are endless! Here are a few of my favorite ways...
1. Sequencing - Story events and stages of the life cycle are perfect for independent centers!
2. Math Practice - Number facts, expanded form, and money are a just a few!
3. Vocabulary - Students can read the words and say their meanings or use in a sentence.
4. Spelling - Show a picture of a word for students to spell.
It's great for partner or small group work, too! The button switches to off/record/play so it's easy for students to use independently. And, my favorite part is that it mounts to the wall!! I don't have mine mounted yet, but it's on my "honey-do" list! :) It comes with 18 blank cards and I love the idea of having students create their own pictures to slide in (we did this with life cycle stages) but I could see printing images from a computer on cardstock to use as well.
Here's a video if you'd like to see more about this great little electronic device...
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I would use it probably as sequencing (like you), though the video with the math also has me thinking of reading numbers...
ReplyDeleteI would use it to work on sequencing also which is a skill that would benefit from extra practice. :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Sequencing is so important and definately a need in my classroom!
ReplyDeletePeggy
mrspaulson@gmail.com
I would use it for vocabulary development...always need more practice with that important skill!
ReplyDeletetokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com
I would use it for sequencing and comprehension.
ReplyDeleteI would probably use it for Sight Words and Fact Practice. Sequencing is a very good idea. I have a few students that have a hard time with that skill still.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Flickinger's Butterfly Oasis
I would use it for sigh words!
ReplyDeleteLiz
Teaching in the Valley
Sequencing and comprehension!
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Apples, Books, and Crayons
I think I would also use it for sequencing and probably some math facts practice.
ReplyDeleteLisa
Super Pig and Tyrant King
I'd use it for guided reading group to help with retelling stories.
ReplyDeletekellybrown28021@gmail.com
There are so many ways to use this. I would start with math facts and comprehension skills.
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i would use it for small group!
ReplyDeleteMy mom would love to use this with her special needs kiddos!
ReplyDeleteI would use it in small group for so many different things, like sequencing and alpha sounds!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Reading Toward the Stars
I would use for directions at centers
ReplyDeleteI loved the ideas of using it for directions for centers!
ReplyDeleteI would use it for sequencing & for math word problems.
ReplyDeleteAmber
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I would use this to teach story sequencing!
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Caralee
cdeherrera526@gmail.com
Sequencing would be a must and probably summarizing, but I do like Emily's idea of reading numbers. My kiddos always struggle with that at the beginning of the year.
ReplyDeleteJessica
Teach on a Limb
I'd use it for sequencing! I'm so glad you introduced me to this great resource!
ReplyDeleteOops! I forgot my email address! Again, I would use it for sequencing.
ReplyDeleteCaseyCanion@aol.com
I see limitless possibilities for strugglers and ESOL kids!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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Yay! I am so excited to get this! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Reading Toward the Stars