The TTS Chatter Board Pro is a rechargeable, re-recordable communication board with 44 individual dry-wipe tiles - each capturing up to 10 seconds of audio - that turns any classroom, therapy space, or learning corner into a responsive, voice-led environment. Available across North America through The Sensory Supply, it works straight out of the box: no app, no wifi, no batteries to hunt down.
What makes the Chatter Board Pro genuinely different from the original Chatter Board is the pair of headphone sockets. Private listening is now possible in the middle of a full classroom, which changes how the board can be used entirely. Children can record a tile and play it back privately to check pronunciation, review vocabulary, or build confidence before sharing with the group. For educators running 1:1 interventions, speech and language sessions, or withdrawal support, this opens up meaningful possibilities that a shared, open-speaker device simply cannot match.
How the Chatter Board Pro Supports Speaking, Listening, and Communication Development
Each of the 44 dry-wipe tiles is both a writing surface and a recording surface. Write a word, draw a symbol, or slide in a custom paper insert using the free online grid generator (linked in the included activity guide), then record audio to match. Re-record as many times as needed - the tiles never wear out and the recordings never get stale. Across a school day, this means the same board can support a phonics warm-up in the morning, a vocabulary extension activity before lunch, and a science inquiry reflection in the afternoon.
The built-in rechargeable battery delivers up to 3 hours of continuous use and removes the classroom friction of dead batteries during a lesson. Once charged, the board is ready to go - and ready to stay in the hands of children rather than sitting on a shelf waiting for a battery run.
Using the Chatter Board Pro Across the Curriculum and for Communication Support
The board is designed for use across subjects and age groups, and it earns its place across several settings that benefit from low-tech, high-flexibility communication tools:
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Literacy and oracy: phonics blending, reading comprehension responses, story sequencing, sentence building, and vocabulary exploration with text and audio paired on each tile
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EAL and language learning: recording and replaying target vocabulary in a new language, including picture-symbol-to-word matching activities that support language acquisition
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Mathematics: word problems made accessible through audio, times tables, number sequences, and data collection activities
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Communication support: as a choice board, a visual timetable, a talk-time support tool, or a Makaton-symbol communication aid for learners who communicate with support
- Cross-subject learning: topic word banks, science inquiry questions, musical composition boards, geography coordinates, and more
The board comes with free downloadable activity ideas and real-school testimonials, and TTS describes it as an easy-to-use communication aid that supports the relationship between oral and written or visual representations.
Key Features of the TTS Chatter Board Pro
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Rechargeable Battery - A built-in rechargeable battery removes the need for disposable batteries, keeping the board classroom-ready and more environmentally considered across a full school day
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Two Headphone Sockets - The addition of two headphone sockets makes the board ideal for independent, 1:1, and focused group work, allowing learners to hear recorded audio privately without disrupting the wider room
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44 Dry-Wipe Recording Tiles - A generous grid of 44 individual dry-wipe tiles, each holding up to 10 seconds of re-recordable audio, provides space for vocabulary, symbols, text, or custom paper inserts across any subject
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10-Second Re-Recordable Audio per Tile - Every tile can be recorded, replayed, and re-recorded as many times as needed, making the board a reusable resource that adapts to every new lesson, topic, or learner
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3 Hours Continuous Use - Up to 3 hours of continuous use from a single charge, ensuring reliability across a full morning or afternoon session without interruption
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Wipe-Clean Tile Surface - The dry-wipe surface accepts marker pen and wipes clean, supporting repeated use without consumable materials
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Customisable with Paper Inserts - Tiles accommodate custom paper inserts, and TTS provides a free online grid generator to create personalised symbol or word grids for any activity
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Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use - Designed for use both inside the classroom and outdoors, supporting flexible learning in varied settings
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Free Teaching Materials Included - The Chatter Board Pro comes with access to a free activity ideas PDF and a school testimonials PDF, providing ready-made starting points for educators
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Upgraded Version of the Original Chatter Board - Represents a significant step up from the original Chatter Board, with rechargeable battery and headphone sockets added so educators do not need to maintain both versions
Skills Developed Through Using the Chatter Board Pro
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Speaking & Oral Fluency - Recording and playing back their own voice gives learners a direct feedback loop for developing pronunciation, expression, and confidence in spoken communication
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Language Acquisition & Vocabulary - Pairing written or visual tile inserts with recorded audio supports vocabulary retention and language acquisition, particularly for learners building new language skills
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Listening & Auditory Processing - Replaying tile recordings develops active listening skills and supports auditory processing by linking visual and spoken information in the same space
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Social Communication & Collaboration - Group activities using the board naturally build turn-taking, collaborative discussion, and shared communication, all without requiring specialist equipment or setup
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Confidence in Self-Expression - The private headphone listening option lets learners review their own recordings independently, building the self-awareness and confidence that underpins strong communication development
Ideal for a Wide Range of Learners and Settings
The TTS Chatter Board Pro is a natural fit for a wide range of learners and settings across North America. Educators, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and school teams will find it particularly useful for:
- Primary and elementary classrooms running oracy, literacy, and cross-curricular activities
- EAL and ELL support programs where vocabulary-to-audio pairing accelerates language learning
- SEND and inclusion support, including learners who use Makaton, symbol-based communication, or choice boards
- SLP-led 1:1 sessions and small-group communication interventions
- Early years and kindergarten settings focused on phonics, vocabulary, and oral language development
- Special education teachers and resource rooms running structured communication or literacy programs
- Home learning environments where families want a tactile, tech-light communication tool
