This workshop is delivered by EYFS Consultants from Lancashire County Council
Aims
- To develop an understanding of earl communication and language
- To suggest practical communication strategies to use with children aged 3-5
- To look at good practice in communication and language development
- To give opportunities to reflect on quality environments
Key messages
- Reflection on current practice
- What is communication and language used for?
- Review of different types of language; Social, Functional, receptive , the purpose, the use, adult role embedded in discussion
- What is communication; identification of early stages of communication and language development
- Aspects of language; EYFS; Listening and attention, Understanding and Speaking ; How does it develop and strategies to develop
- Grammatical concepts; possessives, pronouns, tenses, plural
- Importance of standard English
- Aspects of language; EYFS; Listening and attention, Understanding and Speaking ; How does it develop and strategies to develop
- Planning for communication and language (hot and cold spots etc linked to ECat material)
- Identify strategies in DVD footage
- Identifying key aspects of environment to support language development
- Routines
- Tips for English as additional language learners
- Top tips for parents
