Laser Lessons - Lesson

Be able to lead activities which support the development of speech, language and communication of children / Be able to critically evaluate provision for developing speech, language and communication for children in own setting

This video was produced by the ICAN children's communication charity and is from their 'Chatter Matters' dvd.The first 3 minutes of the video describes the content of the DVD but then it discusses how important it is to communicate with children from birth.Watch the video and make notes. Is there anything that you can relate to your setting? What can you learn from watching the video?

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

‘Getting ready to ROAR with Raa Raa, the noisy lion: practitioners guide'
'Early years foundation stage profile: exemplification materials' webpage on the Gov UK website
‘Communication and language in EYFS – How to support it and activity ideas to try’ from Teach Early Years
‘10 activities to support language development outside’ on the Early Years Careers website
‘Communication and language’ on the Twinkl website

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click on the icon to the left to visit the website of High/Scope, an organisation which promotes a research and practice-based approach to encouraging positive learning experiences, which in turn aims to encourage well-adjusted, and happy children and adults
Reflect on the indoor and outdoor areas in your setting. Write a reflective account, remembering that there needs to be an evaluation of your practice and how you can develop. Ask yourself:
Displays and mobiles in the setting are an excellent way to convey the visual atmosphere of the setting. Parents and children benefit hugely from well-chosen resources and attractive displays. Design and prepare an Interactive Interest Table displaying three dimensional objects. Bear in mind the following:-

Think And Challenge