Preschool Talk Box
The purpose of the Talk Box is to give parents suggestions to help create language-rich environments at home, in the park, at the mall, or anywhere. It is meant to be a resource for any parent. It is not meant to be a substitute for a speech-language pathologist.
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-preschool.html#activities
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-preschool.html#activities
How to Use the Talk Box
A brief description of what is included in the Talk Box, why it was included, and how to use it.
A brief description of what is included in the Talk Box, why it was included, and how to use it.
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Parent Link Centres
Alberta has 46 Parent Link Centres spread out across the province. Each of these centres are uniquely designed to meet the needs of families living in each community. To find a Parent Link Centre near you visit this site. http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/15576.html Service en français http://www.institutguylacombe.ca/ |
Resource List
A list of additional books, DVDs, videos, and web sites with more information about speech and language development.
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Sound, talking and listenig check list
What children should be understanding and saying at each age.
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Learning More Than One Language
This gives information to families that speak a different language than English.
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Toy Cards
How to use toys to help develop talking and listening skills.
How to use toys to help develop talking and listening skills.
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Newsletters
Everyday tips, activities to try, what to expect, when to get help and where to get help, for children birth to 5 years
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-preschool.html#activities
Everyday tips, activities to try, what to expect, when to get help and where to get help, for children birth to 5 years
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-preschool.html#activities
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Monthly Activities
Seasonal activities, including songs, books and crafts for each month of the year.
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-preschool.html#activities
Seasonal activities, including songs, books and crafts for each month of the year.
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-preschool.html#activities
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Ages and Stages: Learn more about your child’s growth and development
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/14873.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQkUMuypLsw&feature=youtu.be
En français
http://www.institutguylacombe.ca/
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/14873.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQkUMuypLsw&feature=youtu.be
En français
http://www.institutguylacombe.ca/
Talking is Key
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-talking-is-key.html
Children need to be good communicators to be successful in day to day living. Parents play an extremely important role in helping their children become good communicators. These “Talking is Key” 12 minute videos show examples of children from 3 months to 5 years of age. You can follow the development of speech and language skills throughout these ages. You will also learn everyday tips of how parents help children learn language at each age.
The Talking is Key DVD is available in English and 11 additional voice overs. Watch the Talking is Key videos below.
Please note that Windows Media Player is required to view these videos.
Preschool Speech Language Services: 403-955-1300
*If you have concerns about your child’s language development, please discuss with your health care provider.
http://humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/talk-box-talking-is-key.html
Children need to be good communicators to be successful in day to day living. Parents play an extremely important role in helping their children become good communicators. These “Talking is Key” 12 minute videos show examples of children from 3 months to 5 years of age. You can follow the development of speech and language skills throughout these ages. You will also learn everyday tips of how parents help children learn language at each age.
The Talking is Key DVD is available in English and 11 additional voice overs. Watch the Talking is Key videos below.
Please note that Windows Media Player is required to view these videos.
Preschool Speech Language Services: 403-955-1300
*If you have concerns about your child’s language development, please discuss with your health care provider.