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The recent publicity regarding the impact of lockdown on young children's language development is of concern to speech and language therapists, education staff and parents. Research clearly highlights the effect of poor language skills on learning, literacy and future life chances.
We would like to draw your attention to one of our series of well known and well regarded Narrative Language programmes ... Nursery Narrative Pack (WIG3), devised and developed by Judith Carey, Speech and Language Therapist
It is a comprehensive programme of work which can be delivered in whole group or individual settings, offering an extensive range of full colour resources, lots of fun activities and clear lesson plans. The pack is based around developing understanding of 'who' 'where' 'when' 'what happened next' and 'the end'. This boosts vocabulary skills, use of grammar and the child's ability to convey their thoughts and ideas in a well organised and structured way.
It is has been, and is being used in many Early Years settings with excellent outcomes, so please take a look ...https://www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/nursery-narrative-third-edition-2/
Nursery Narrative, third edition - Black Sheep Press
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Complete set of lesson plans for developing nursery aged children’s speaking and listening skills through narrative.Speech and Language Development for Young Children - We can help ...
Like so many people, we were saddened to see the results from research by the Education Endowment Foundation which suggests that "the past year of lockdowns has had an impact on young children’s language skills”. We know how vital speech and language development is for our young children’s long term learning, self esteem and confidence.
You may be interested to know that we have taken £50.00 OFF the price of a range of resources included in the EYFS bundle.
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These resources are designed to support children aged 3 – 5+ develop language and communication skills. Helping with phonics acquisition, skills in listening, understanding story structure, vocabulary, sequences and reasoning, these resources include lots of eye catching illustrations, session plans and activities.
Whether you are a parent, a teacher or a speech and language professional, we have a huge catalogue of products with clear instructions and our trade mark appealing illustrations designed to help with vocabulary, story telling, social skills and sound production.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) - Nursery - Small Bundle - Black Sheep Press
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A set of resources specially chosen from our catalogue. Designed to support children aged 3 - 5+ develop language and communication skills. Helping with phonics acquisition, skills in listening, under...To celebrate Spring we have put together a little FREE activity for you to download from our website. Just enter the code: FREESPRING21 and get your resource today... www.blacksheeppress.co.uk/product/free-resource-initial-k-enter-freespring21-at-the-basket/
FREE Resource - Initial k - Enter FREESPRING21 at the basket - Black Sheep Press
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Felicity Baker, who has a stammer, reveals what it's like to live with the condition. Among those she talks to is Michael Palin, whose father stammered but never spoke about it.https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000t27y
BBC News Channel - I Can't Say My Name: Stammering in the Spotlight
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Felicity Baker, who has a stammer, reveals what it's like to live with the condition.