These links from the GreatStart website give families simple ideas for getting children talking and storytelling.
Structure and features
For families
Big words, little words, rhyming words... talking to children and explaining things is excellent for their learning. Families can use these links to help children build their oral language skills.
Each link describes:
- how long the activity will take
- where to do the activity
- skills that the activity improves
- the list of materials needed.
For teachers
These quick and easy activities can be shared with families to support learning at home. The additional information available in each link gives ideas for families to help children learn.
Links and files
Teacher notes
Learning opportunities
These activities promote learning in a number of areas including:
- Physical skills
- Observation skills
- Speaking and listening skills
Early Years Learning Framework outcomes
- Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
- Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
- Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
- Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
