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Play and Communication
It’s not about the toys, it’s about the talk! We often wonder which toys help with speech and language, but it isn’t about the toys we choose… It’s about noticing what your child wants to talk about and engaging with them! Top tips:
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Interaction and Communication
Making the most of playtime! Children have fun, explore their world and learn all through play. Playing together provides so many opportunities for developing communication skills too! Top tips:
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Talking With Your Toddler Webinars
Speech and Language UK is a children’s communication charity. Speech and Language UK are offering free webinars for parents of children aged 12 months to 4 years who are concerned about their child’s talking and understanding of words. They offer seven different themed webinars which are led by an experienced speech and language therapist. Each…
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Supporting Your Child’s Speech and Language Development
Your very own talking toolkit! It makes a huge difference when family members support their child’s speech, language and communication at home. In this recorded webinar we share how speech, language and communication develops, and how adults can support this development during everyday experiences. We share our Talk, Listen, Cuddle Top Ten Talking Tips – these…
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Loose Parts Play
Building with bits and bobs! The idea of ‘loose parts’ has influenced child play experts and has allowed us to explore different ways children learn. Loose parts are materials that can be moved, carried, lined up, taken apart and put back together in multiple ways! Loose parts in the environment will empower the creativity and…
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Water Play
The wonders of water! Water is fascinating to children and is appropriate to all ages. Many children like playing with water whether it’s jumping in puddles, splashing in the sink when washing their hands, playing at bath time or having fun in a paddling pool! Water play can be a sociable occasion and exciting, or…
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Makaton
Say it, sign it! Makaton is a language programme made up of symbols and signs that accompany speech, and is shared with young children to support early speech and language development. Research shows us that using gestures and signs when we are talking and singing helps children with their understanding and to learn new words.…
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Interactive Books
Little readers, big adventures! Exploring books with your child at the earliest point helps develop their communication and language skills, for example – taking turns in a conversation, eye contact, listening and attention skills, and building vocabulary. Interactive books are books with flaps, tabs, feely materials, or sound panels. They are great for babies and…
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Visual Timetables
Your day, your way! As adults we understand the passing of time and what is coming next. Most of us use a calendar to help us to stay organised, plan events, and manage the unexpected. Your child is yet to learn about the passing of time or what is going to happen next. A visual…
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Homemade Fluffy and Cloud Dough
Dough it yourself! The real wonder of playdough is how everyone wants to play with it! Just make the dough and watch how adults and older children are also attracted to this ‘in the moment’ sensory activity. Kneading, squashing, squeezing and rolling brings calm and enjoyment to all ages! Fluffy playdough recipe What you need:…
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Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
The focus of this service is making sure that everyone in Essex has the best possible start in life through meeting the identified needs of children, young people and families. The Healthy Family Team offer routine contacts to ALL families living in Essex within the first 3 years. These are as follows: These visits will…
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The Importance of Home Language
The gift of language! The language you speak with your child is the first language they will learn. It is their first connection to you, to the rest of their family, and to their culture and community. Home language is what your child will first use to learn about the world around them and helps them get ‘set for life’ – you…
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Talk, Listen, Cuddle ‘At Home’ Cards
Home learning! Home is the perfect place to help your child learn to talk, in whatever language you speak! It is a place where your little one is most confident and spends the majority of their day. We have made ‘At Home’ cards to share with you some ideas and top tips for you to do at…
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Talk, Listen, Cuddle ‘Out and About’ Cards
A whole new world! When you are out and about with your child there is lots to uncover and explore – new sounds, new smells and new things to see that are different than at home. Talking about these new experiences with your children helps them recognise them and make connections with the things they…
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Talk, Listen, Cuddle Nursery Rhyme Cards
Research shows that children who know 8 nursery rhymes by heart at age 4, are likely to be more confident at spelling and reading by age 8! Essex parents were invited to vote for their 6 most favourite nursery rhymes, and we made them into Nursery Rhyme cards! Each card has a rhyme on the…