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I say, you say: Listening to and copying sounds

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction Copying sounds, particularly the sound of voices, is a great way to help children co-ordinate their ears and brains. In addition to this, echo games also help with: speech articulation; sound discrimination; concentration...

Sing a song, tell a tale: Using singing to support sound recognition

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction Singing supports learning to speak, listen, read and write. They are the way children experiment with the words they know and get a feeling for rhythm and alliteration. Sing in the garden, on walks and visits, while waiting...

Coding unplugged: Direct human robots

Pamela Algie

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...Introduction Problem solving, thinking skills and logical thinking are big areas for all children to develop. It could be easy to think that EYFS children are too young to learn computer science, but by starting with engaging practical...

Talking fingers: Use finger puppets to encourage talk

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction Puppets are a great tool in Early Years settings. They encourage less confident children to contribute to activities; provide another focus for children's eyes and attention and give clues that can help children to learn...

Tap the beats: Linking simple single beats to syllables

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction Listening to a beat and tapping is the first step to clapping.What you need Paper or plastic plates Chopsticks or pencilsHelpful hints You need a plate and stick for each child. Collect a basket of objects from around the room,...

Transparent colours: Explore and investigate using colours and objects

Sally Featherstone

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Phill Featherstone

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...Introduction Bright colours (red, green, orange, yellow) stimulate the brain and encourage lively activity. Darker colours and most shades of blue are more calming and relaxing. What colours should you use to paint the rooms in your setting...

Fancy Voices: An idea for listening

Su Wall

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...What are they learning? A fun way to countWhat you need counting bricks imagination!Keywords listen look count one to tenWhat you do Build a tower from one to ten, counting as you do so. Now get the children to count the bricks using...

Play the listening game: Traditional games to encourage listening

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction Traditional games are in danger of being lost if they are not introduced to very young children at home and in early years settings. Many of these traditional games encourage listening and sound discrimination, and others can...

Mind the Gap: Missing word songs and games

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction Predicting missing words is very useful way to practise listening and anticipation skills.What you need No additional resourcesHelpful hints Children need to be able to see you as they will watch you for signals!What you do...

Feel the beat: Maintaining a steady beat

Sally Featherstone

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...Introduction The ability to keep a steady beat is an essential skill in learning to read. It helps children transition from beginners to fluent readers.What you need Simple instruments, e.g. shakers, drums, or tambourinesHelpful hints...