What is the TALK BOX ?

• a resource for parents and those working with all children

• information and activities to promote children’s speech and language development

• two versions-preschool (birth to 5 years)-school-age (5 to 12 years)

Purpose of

To provide ideas for creating language-rich environments:

• at home• in the park • in the car

. . . everyday and everyway!

• activities to try at home

• when and where to get help

Newsletters

Organized by age from birth to 12 years old

Includes:

Speech Sounds Checklist

Outlines the development of speech sounds from birth to 8 years old

Talking and Listening Checklist

Outlines the development of language skills from birth to 5 years old

Monthly Activity Sheetsfor Preschoolers

• seasonal activities • book suggestions• craft ideas

Contains:

PreschoolToy Cards

Ideasfortalkingabouttoys

Good Times with Gamesfor School-age Children

Playing a game is a great way to have fun and build language.

Games on the Go

Ideas for games that:• are easy to play• build language• don’t cost a thing!

Resource Lists

• books• DVDs • videos• websites

Includes suggested:

Special Newsletter on Second Language Learning

Children need opportunities to speak and listen in their family’s first language.

Referral Information

materials are availablefor downloading at

www.parentlinkalberta.ca