The Little Book of Talk - Softcover

Judith Dancer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 147293038X ISBN 13: 9781472930385

Publisher: Featherstone, 2017

Synopsis

Identified as one of the three prime areas of learning in the EYFS 2014, communication and language is high on the agenda of head teachers and leaders in all Early Years and school settings. Speech and 'talk' are at the centre of this requirement, and children are required to meet an expected level in order to be identified as having reached a 'good level of development'. Talk is the precursor to both reading and writing. Essentially, if children have nothing to speak about, they have nothing to write about! The best way for children to enhance their receptive vocabulary (the words they understand) and their expressive vocabulary (the words they use) is by being surrounded by adults who talk and listen to them! Adults should engage children by observing them, tuning into their passions, getting involved in their play and using their interests to trigger their curiosity and therefore form a springboard for learning. This Little Book is packed with lots of low-budget ideas, activities and experiences that will enhance and enrich children's learning journeys through talk!

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About the Author

Judith Stevens is an independent early learning consultant, trainer and author based in the UK who led the highly regarded Every Child a Talker programme in London and South East England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Featherstone
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 147293038X
• ISBN 13: 9781472930385
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72