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Learning Resources Talk Block Set of 5

3.6 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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  • Free up more wall and bulletin board space by storing materials on metal filing cabinets and other magnetic surfaces
  • Great for hanging pocket charts, flipbooks, decorations, hall passes, and more
  • Set of 4 bright colors: red, blue, green, and yellow
  • Measure 1 ½” in diameter
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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Technical Details

Manufacturer ‎Learning Resources, Inc
Brand ‎Learning Resources
Item Weight ‎3.2 ounces
Product Dimensions ‎6.1 x 3.5 x 3.3 inches
Item model number ‎LER4412
Batteries ‎15 AAA batteries required.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
Color ‎Multi
Material Type ‎Metal
Number of Items ‎1
Manufacturer Part Number ‎LER4412

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ASIN B004NBIUCC
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3.6 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

3.6 out of 5 stars
Date First Available February 1, 2011

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Product Description

Talk Block;Recordable, multi-sensory block reaches beyond simple listening and speaking practice (auditory) to also include visual reinforcement. Just insert a card or photo, and press down to record and replay up to 30 seconds of sound. Flip the switch to lock content. Versatile, cross-curricular resource for reinforcing skills, assessing and even conveying activity instructions for centers. Ideal for practicing the alphabet, phonics, sight words, mental math, vocabulary, short read alouds and more. Great augmentative communication tool for non-verbal students. Place on a table or mount on a wall/bulletin board. Five vibrant colors. Each measures 3 3/10 x 3 3/10 x 1 Inches and runs on 3 AAA batteries (not included). Grades PreK+;LER 4412 Set of 5 $69.99;Call Out:;Use with our Alphabet & Vocabulary Photo Cards (LER 6080–6082) on page __.

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Customers find these talk blocks easy to use, particularly for early learners, with one mentioning they're perfect for classroom management. The blocks are well-made, large enough for little hands, and come at a great price. They appreciate the picture storage feature, with one customer noting they can place photos under them. The recording capacity receives mixed feedback, with several customers reporting issues with losing recordings.

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10 customers mention "Ease of use"10 positive0 negative

Customers find these blocks easy to use, particularly for early learners, with one customer noting they are especially helpful for managing classroom activities.

"These have been a LIFE SAVER for my classroom! I used them to record directions for my students (they are in Kindergarten) for independent centers...." Read more

"...these switches hold pictures and are large enough that they are easily activated...." Read more

"...They are so simple and easy to use anybody can use them with the touch of one button, even if you're not a tech whiz." Read more

"...The whole surface pushes, so it's easy for him to successfully push the button...." Read more

7 customers mention "Quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the blocks to be of good quality, with one customer noting they are made very well.

"...It's a very nice product.After a year of usage one of the black failed and changing the batteries won't do anything(4 out of 5)...." Read more

"...They are made very well. My youngest daughter left hers outside and it got rained on. We took it apart, dried it out and it still works great!" Read more

"These are fine, not of the highest quality compared to the Big Mac, but that's reflected in the much cheaper price." Read more

"Very clever, but be mindful of the measurements given; they are good sized blocks." Read more

5 customers mention "Size"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the blocks' size, noting they are perfect for little hands, with one customer mentioning they are approximately the size of an adult palm.

"...It is appropximately the size of an adult palm and my students have a tendency to want to pick it up instead of pressing on it...." Read more

"Love that these switches hold pictures and are large enough that they are easily activated...." Read more

"...because he doesn't have complete hand control but they are large enough for him to hit and press down easily...." Read more

"Very clever, but be mindful of the measurements given; they are good sized blocks." Read more

3 customers mention "Picture storage"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the block set's picture storage capacity, with one mentioning it can hold pictures and another noting it's good for sandwiching photos on the inside cover.

"...It is has a clear plastic casing which is good for sandwiching photos on the inside cover. It's a very nice product...." Read more

"Love that these switches hold pictures and are large enough that they are easily activated...." Read more

"...They are simple to program and place pictures under...." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the talk blocks to be great value for money.

"...Still, they are a great price for this type of device." Read more

"...quality compared to the Big Mac, but that's reflected in the much cheaper price." Read more

"great transaction...." Read more

4 customers mention "Recording capacity"0 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the recording capacity of these blocks, with some reporting that messages are lost or erased, while one customer notes that they don't operate in the best capacity.

"...back, but when you turn them off (or remove the batteries) you lose the recording (I believe this is called "volatile memory")...." Read more

"...the recorded message is erased...." Read more

"...too many batteries and 2, the mechanism to on/off/record don't really operate in the best capacity. Every time you turn it off you lose the data...." Read more

"...away a few stars because I bough several of these and they seem to reset the recording when switched to "OFF" position...." Read more

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  • Neji
    5.0 out of 5 stars The students stay on task and it's wonderful! I love the longer record time too
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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    These have been a LIFE SAVER for my classroom! I used them to record directions for my students (they are in Kindergarten) for independent centers. The students stay on task and it's wonderful! I love the longer record time too! Very easy for my students to use.
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  • Kol S
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short one step message communicator
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2011
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    I work with special education students who have limited verbal abilities. I use these buttons as small message buttons where students can request items. It's also very good at providing a verbal prompt for those students who can, do but seem to need to continuious permission. I like the clear sound and durability of the product. It has pretty decent message capacity and I can record a short sentence of three to four word lengths. It is appropximately the size of an adult palm and my students have a tendency to want to pick it up instead of pressing on it. It is has a clear plastic casing which is good for sandwiching photos on the inside cover. It's a very nice product.After a year of usage one of the black failed and changing the batteries won't do anything(4 out of 5). It might have been tossed around a little too much.
    I bought this back when these block were selling for 47. When I saw you first had raised the price I was rather annoyed. It was a good product for $47, but I was disappointed to see the price jumped like that. Please don't tell me you guys did it because of the special education niche. It doesn't make sense to raise the price of a product because people found an original the manaufacturer didn't fosee. It's a little disheartening to see how expensive special education products are in comparison to general education products. I can understand a niche market, but is there a niche markup? At least now you guys seems to be going back down again.
    6 people found this helpful
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  • RyanB
    1.0 out of 5 stars Recordings lost when you turn off or replace batteries
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2012
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    One block was defect upon arrival. The other 4 work... I think. They do record and play back, but when you turn them off (or remove the batteries) you lose the recording (I believe this is called "volatile memory"). It's not so useful if you have to re-record every time you turn them on or replace the batteries. Also not very useful if you have to leave them on all day and night (draining the batteries) just to maintain the recording. I still don't know if this is a defect or a "feature" but will be contacting the seller soon to find out. In the meantime, buyer beware.
    4 people found this helpful
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  • Karla Rapo
    2.0 out of 5 stars Not too good
    Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2015
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    Have to press too hard to get the voice out
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  • Dee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Use of talk blocks as communication tools
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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    Love that these switches hold pictures and are large enough that they are easily activated. The pressure sensitivity for activation can not be adjusted which is one difficulty that the little guy I am working with is having. Another design flaw is that when the switch is turned off for more than 10 min. ( as recommended to save battery) the recorded message is erased. The option of having these switches as far apart as needed is great and the ability to have them throughout the environment helps to increase communication for specific purposes within the environment. They do not come with mounts so something needs to be invented/rigged to fit your needs (btw good luck convincing anyone to put industrial strength Velcro on their kitchen cupboards :), creativity is often needed to mount these but still have the ability to acsess the recording feature....All in all even with the limitations these have been a great alternative to using a bulky or expensive devise that would need to be moved by an adult to allow access, pictures that are mouthed or to difficult for children with fine motor difficulties/ tactile difficulties to manipulate, and those alternatives that don't give Immediate auditory feed back as a potential model for verbal imitation.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Vanessa Levin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for Preschool or Kinder Classrooms!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2012
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    From the moment I first saw Talk Blocks by Learning Resources I knew the possibilities for using them with young children were endless. I came up with several ideas for using Talk Blocks in classrooms with young children (preschool-kindergarten) focusing on skills such as letter/sound association, motivation and engagement, and even interactive writing. These little technology tools are tons of fun and can be used in many different ways to enhance instruction in the classroom. They are so simple and easy to use anybody can use them with the touch of one button, even if you're not a tech whiz.
    2 people found this helpful
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