Talking Tubes

TickiT® Talking Tubes provide an excellent way for children to explore the world of communication while having fun. These classic, flexible talking tubes encourage children to develop language, social skills, and an understanding of how sound travels. The Talking Tubes are made from durable plastic, suitable for both indoor and outdoor play, ensuring they withstand active use in various settings.

Key Features of TickiT® Talking Tubes

• Engages Communication Skills: Talking tubes are enjoyable for children as they help them practise communication. Speaking into one handset and hearing a friend or caregiver on the other side helps build essential language skills and confidence in vocal expression.

• Encourages Social Interaction: These Talking Tubes foster collaborative play as children work together to pass messages and engage in imaginative scenarios. This type of cooperative play is invaluable for developing social skills, including turn-taking, listening, and teamwork.

• Flexible Indoor and Outdoor Use: The 3-metre tubing is flexible enough to be used across rooms or between indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing children to explore new ways of interacting in different environments.

• Durable and Easy to Clean: Made from strong, child-safe plastic, the Talking Tubes can withstand regular use and are easily cleaned, making them ideal for any early years setting, nursery, or home play area.

Play Ideas and Educational Benefits

1. Imaginative Play Scenarios: Encourage children to create stories or pretend they are on a call with a friend across the "jungle" or "space station." This boosts their creativity and helps them expand their vocabulary as they explore different characters and scenarios.

2. Message Passing Games: Use the tubes to play message games, where children pass a word or phrase along and see if it arrives at the other end correctly. This activity brings a lot of laughter and sharpens memory and listening skills.

3. Exploring Sound and Science: Talking Tubes introduces children to fundamental science concepts, including sound waves and the propagation of sound. Parents or teachers can explain the science behind the tubes in a fun, age-appropriate way, enhancing understanding through hands-on play.

4. Connecting Spaces: Use Talking Tubes to connect different areas, indoors and outdoors, so children can experience varying acoustics. This can also help them develop an understanding of spatial awareness and the impact of distance on sound.

Developmental Benefits

• Communication Skills: Children develop better listening and speaking abilities as they practise enunciating clearly and focus on hearing through the tubes.

• Social Skills: Interacting through the tubes encourages turn-taking, patience, and respectful listening.

• Physical Development: Handling handsets and positioning tubes for optimal sound flow requires both fine and gross motor skills, as children grip and hold the tubes or set them up for play.

• Understanding the World: Children learn how sound moves from one end to another through playing with Talking Tubes, fostering curiosity about scientific concepts practically and engagingly.

Product Specifications

• Talking Tubes Set Includes: 2 handsets and 3 metres of yellow tubing.
• Size: Tubing length, 3m; handset length, 20cm.
• Recommended Age: Suitable for young children, ideal for early development.

TickiT® Talking Tubes are a timeless resource that combines fun and learning. They promote Tickit communication and social skills in an engaging, hands-on way. Whether in a classroom, playroom, or outdoor setting, these talking tubes encourage children to connect, communicate, and explore sound in a playful environment.