Talkie Tot
Smarty Ears Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Talkie Tot is a paid Education app for iPhone and iPad by Smarty Ears. Rated 4.7/5 from 6 ratings. Requires iOS 16.6. Updated February 2, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 6 ratings
- Price
- 19.99 USD
- on the App Store
- Size
- 76 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 2
- 2026 · v4.0
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About Talkie Tot
Help your toddler find their voice! Developed by certified speech-language pathologist Barbara Fernandes, Talkie Tot is the premier tool for children aged 0-5 to bridge the gap between single words and functional two-word combinations. A Step-by-Step Path to Communication Talkie Tot grows with your child through a comprehensive curriculum of 90 target phrases. Our evidence-based framework moves toddlers through three progressive levels: Level 1: Core Phrases: Master 30 essential social and safety phrases like "Help me," "Stop it," and "Love you". Level 2: Talkie More: Expand expressions by combining verbs and nouns to communicate specific desires. Level 3: Action Phrases: Master descriptive language using noun and adjective combinations, such as identifying a "Blue cap". The Power of Peer Modeling Research shows children are most motivated by their peers. Talkie Tot exclusively uses natural child voices for all audio models, making it easier and more exciting for your toddler to imitate and learn. New Learning Areas Vocabulary Explorer: A robust foundation of single words across seven themed categories: Numbers, Vegetables, Colors, Alphabet, Animals, Objects, and Fruits. Feelings Module: Empower your child to label internal states like "Hungry," "Bored," or "Anxious" to reduce frustration and improve self-regulation. Interactive Gameplay & Scaffolding Puzzle-Piece Scaffolding: Children drag word tiles into a color-coded dock, visually and physically connecting words to build complete thoughts. Fading Supports: As your child gains independence, easily turn off color cues to challenge their growing mastery. Real-Life Photo Generalization: High-quality photography ensures that every phrase learned in the app transfers directly to the real world. Designed for Privacy and Safety Privacy-First Design: Smarty Ears does not collect any data from this application, ensuring a safe learning environment. Clinically Grounded: Built on evidence-based language strategies by Barbara Fernandes, MS, CCC-SLP. Start the conversation today and join thousands of parents and therapists helping young children find their voice through the power of phrases.
Ratings & reviews
4.7
6 ratings
What’s new
Version 4.0 · Updated February 2, 2026
A Major Expansion for Early Communication! We have completely updated Talkie Tot to provide an even more comprehensive foundation for your child's first words and phrases. This version introduces two brand-new learning areas and a refreshed interface to keep the experience engaging and modern. New Features Include: Vocabulary Explorer: A massive new module featuring seven themed categories—Numbers, Vegetables, Colors, Alphabet, Animals, Objects, and Fruits—to build a robust single-word foundation. Feelings Module: Help your toddler find words for their emotions with child-friendly icons and peer modeling for states like "Hungry," "Bored," "Anxious," and more. Enhanced UI & Graphics: We have modernized the entire app with crisp, high-quality graphics and a streamlined interface optimized for the latest iOS devices. Expanded Phrase Library: Continue mastering 90 target phrases through our signature color-coded puzzle scaffolding and real-life photography. Updated Peer Modeling: We've refined our child-voice audio models to ensure they remain the most motivating and natural examples for your toddler to imitate. Thank you for trusting Smarty Ears to help your child find their voice!
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