Communication and Language

Children need frequent opportunities for literacy
Features

Nursery Equipment: Introduction - Loud and clear

Practice
Imaginary play encourages children to talk to themselves and others
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Nursery Equipment: Communication and Language – Zoning in

Nursery Equipment Supplement
Crates inspire technical language at the Slade Early Years Centre in Oxford
Features

Nursery Equipment: Physical Development - Outdoor plot

Practice
Construction can be emotional
Features

Nursery Equipment: PSED - ‘Well done!’

Practice
Stories are suitable for all ages
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Nursery Equipment: Literacy – Word play

Practice
The embodiment of number is important for younger children
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Nursery Equipment: Maths - How many?

Practice
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Nursery Equipment: Understanding the World - Walk the talk

Practice
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Nursery Equipment: Expressive Art and Design - The art of expression

Practice
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Nursery Equipment: Books - Good reads

Practice
Features

Sharing Rhymes - A Little Brown Bear

Practice
Clap Hands is part of Helen Oxenbury’s popular baby book series
Features

Picturebooks part 5 - Hands on!

Practice
‘Let’s get Oldham Talking’ aims to improve communication in the Opportunity Area
Features

Early Intervention: Opportunity Areas: Oldham - At home

Opportunity Areas
Communication is vital to learning, play and building relationships (photos at Sheringham Nursery School by Anna Gordon)
Features

Building Your Curriculum: Communication & Language - Starting points

Practice
Features

Sharing Rhymes: ‘Molly, my sister, and I’

Practice
Dr Elizabeth Kilbey: 'Playing together builds language skills and vital social interaction skills'
Opinion

'You don’t always have to read a story, you can make one up'

Families
Hairy Macclary's Rumpus at the Vet by Lynley Dodd (Spindlewood, 1989)
Features

EYFS Activities: Sharing books… Hairy Maclary’s Rumpus at the Vet

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