Ellie the Elephant
First Sounds SavannahImitation, gestures, first sounds and useful early words.
Welcome to the Talking Forest
Every child has a way to be heard.
An inclusive, parent-guided learning world where friendly animal educators help young children practice communication through songs, stories, movement and everyday play.
Multiple ways to communicateCalm, predictable lessonsCaregiver participation
Words, signs, gestures, pictures and AAC all belong here.
Meet the ChatterPaws
Different friends for different skills.
Each character leads a familiar learning world, helping caregivers choose activities that match a child’s communication needs and interests.
Leo the Lion
Friendship PlainsGreetings, confidence, turn-taking and connection.
Mimi the Monkey
Movement JungleAction words, movement, play and joyful imitation.
Penny the Penguin
Feelings BayEmotions, routines, self-advocacy and calming.
Ollie the Owl
Storytime ForestVocabulary, questions, concepts and early stories.
Grow at your own pace
Choose by stage, not labels.
Age can guide the starting point, but communication ability determines the pathway. Parents can move between stages whenever a child is ready.
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Connection Foundations
Shared attention, listening, sound play and back-and-forth interaction with a trusted adult.
NoticeFollow what captures the child’s interest.
ModelPair simple language with clear gestures.
PauseLeave comfortable time for a response.
RespondHonor sounds, looks, movements and signs.
Lesson library
Watch together. Practice everywhere.
Every lesson includes a short video to watch with your child, one clear objective, several chances to practice, and an activity to continue during daily routines.
Moo! Baa! Quack!
Animal Sound Safari
Imitate fun animal sounds together — mooing, baaing, and quacking — to build early sound play and listening skills.
Hi there!
Wave Hello
Practice waving hello and goodbye with gestures, speech, or AAC to build first greetings.
More, please!
Requesting ‘more’
Model a useful request through speech, sign, gesture, a picture or AAC.
Hi! How are you?
Hello, Friend!
Practice warm greetings — waving, saying hi, and smiling — to build connection and confidence.
Let’s take turns
My Turn, Your Turn
Build comfortable back-and-forth interaction without pressure through sharing and turn-taking games.
Great job!
High Five!
Celebrate every attempt with high fives and cheers — recognizing effort builds confidence and friendship.
Go, go, go!
Ready, Set, Go!
Practice go, stop, jump and turn through a predictable movement game full of energy.
Ribbit, ribbit!
Jump Like a Frog
Copy fun animal movements — jumping like a frog, hopping like a bunny — to build imitation and motor skills.
Freeze!
Stop and Go Dance
Dance when the music plays, freeze when it stops — a fun way to practice listening and following directions.
Happy or sad?
How Are You Feeling?
Match facial expressions with simple emotion words and learn ways to talk about feelings.
Breathe in... out...
Take a Deep Breath
Practice a simple calming routine — breathing in and out — to help with big feelings and self-regulation.
Stop, please.
I Need a Break
Practice saying I need a break or I need help — building self-advocacy and confidence.
Look over there!
What Do You See?
Practice asking and answering what, where, and who questions while exploring the magical forest.
Which is bigger?
Big and Small
Learn concepts like big, small, tall, and short by comparing objects in the Storytime Forest.
Let’s tell a story!
Once Upon a Time
Build early storytelling skills by sequencing simple events — beginning, middle, and end.
The ChatterPaws method
Watch together. Practice everywhere.
The screen begins the activity. The relationship between child and caregiver carries learning into meals, playtime, bath time and the rest of the day.
A simple lesson rhythm
- Connect: Begin with a familiar welcome and shared focus.
- Model: Show one useful communication skill clearly.
- Pause: Give the child time and space to respond.
- Celebrate: Recognize every meaningful attempt.
- Carry it forward: Practice during a family routine.
For the grown-ups
“Communication is bigger than speech—and every attempt matters.”
Caregiver notes explain the lesson goal, what to look for and how to respond without pressure. ChatterPaws complements—not replaces—qualified professional guidance.
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