Research shows that communication devices enhance and accelerate language development. By offering alternative ways for children to express themselves, while also modeling verbalcommunication, these tools help create a supportive, inclusive environment for children,staff, and parents alike. Use Big Step-By-Step to add speech to instructions or play/learning invitations and provocations. Can be easily used as a tool across the curriculum and during daily activities such as playing, following instructions, feeding, and bathroom routines. Common Uses: Record pages of a book to tell a story Record a sequence of numbers, counting rhymes, or counting steps To promote music participation, rhythm, and memory through interactive playback To guide users through a sequence of questions, directions, or task steps. Features: Record and play back a series of messages one at a time, making it a simple and powerful tool for communication, learning, and play Up to 4 minutes of recording time per level (no limit on number of messages) Switch tops included: Red, Yellow, Green, Blue Clear snap cover to attach picture symbols and provide communication context to the user Use the levels to pre-record up to three sets of messages ahead of time. Large 12.7 cm (5") activation surface for easy access Battery included (9V battery)