1,000 Follower Giveaway Extravaganza - Day 5 (Talk Bar)

Woot! Woot!  Today I have another awesome FREEBIE up for grabs!!  Have you seen this?
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...

Would you like a Talk Bar to add to your classroom (retail $59.95)?  It's easy...just enter below!!


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23 comments

  1. I would use it probably as sequencing (like you), though the video with the math also has me thinking of reading numbers...

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  2. I would use it to work on sequencing also which is a skill that would benefit from extra practice. :)
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  3. Sequencing is so important and definately a need in my classroom!
    Peggy
    mrspaulson@gmail.com

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  4. I would use it for vocabulary development...always need more practice with that important skill!

    tokyoshoes (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  5. I would use it for sequencing and comprehension.

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  6. I 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.

    Mrs. Flickinger's Butterfly Oasis

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  7. Sequencing and comprehension!

    Christina :)
    Check out my blog!
    Apples, Books, and Crayons

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  8. I think I would also use it for sequencing and probably some math facts practice.

    Lisa
    Super Pig and Tyrant King

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  9. I'd use it for guided reading group to help with retelling stories.

    kellybrown28021@gmail.com

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  10. There are so many ways to use this. I would start with math facts and comprehension skills.
    charsom68@aol.com

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  11. My mom would love to use this with her special needs kiddos!

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  12. I would use it in small group for so many different things, like sequencing and alpha sounds!

    Andrea
    Reading Toward the Stars

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  13. I would use for directions at centers

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  14. I loved the ideas of using it for directions for centers!

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  15. I would use it for sequencing & for math word problems.

    Amber
    ambs98@nc.rr.com

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  16. I would use this to teach story sequencing!

    What a great giveaway!

    Caralee
    cdeherrera526@gmail.com

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  17. 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.

    Jessica
    Teach on a Limb

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  18. I'd use it for sequencing! I'm so glad you introduced me to this great resource!

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  19. Oops! I forgot my email address! Again, I would use it for sequencing.

    CaseyCanion@aol.com

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  20. I see limitless possibilities for strugglers and ESOL kids!
    Debbie
    debjac9@aol.com

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  21. Yay! I am so excited to get this! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!

    Andrea
    Reading Toward the Stars

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