Talk Box
This resource received funding through The Curriculum Foundation. The development was guided by the CSC mentoring process.
Description
Gail Brant, Eileen Lucas, Laura Kearse, Sue Howard, Randee Dann, Roger Dann and Chris Vader
2001
2 storybooks (16 pages and 18 pages); 1 manual (104 pages); 2 sound files
Free download
Grades : JK-3
Concepts : Literacy, social, communication, reading, visual arts, music, songs, animals, stories, puppets
Subjects : Language, The Arts
Downloads
Print Files
Story 1 - Ollie's Big Move (3.12MB)
Story 2 - First Day at School (1.88MB)
The Talk Box Manual (Part One) (853KB)
The Talk Box Manual (Part Two) (2.19MB)
The Talk Box Manual (Part Three) (1.50MB)
The Talk Box Manual (Part Four) (5.85MB)
The Talk Box Manual (Part Five) (425KB)
Note: These files are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view it.
Sound Files
The Gathering Song (2.68MB)
Ollie, All Rapped Up (5.10MB)
Note: These files are in MP3 format.
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About This Resource
The Talk Box promotes oral language development in primary and special needs students. This learning resource includes two original stories about Ollie Otter and his friends, and a program manual with games, songs, and engaging activities. Blackline masters and patterns for puppets extend the learning opportunities.