CHRISTMAS Speech & Language Circle Time Activity Pack-13 Pages. EYFS

Printable TeachTalk ‘CHRISTMAS’ themed activity plan to support and develop speech, language and communication skills in ALL Early Years children. Can be used in early years settings, nurseries, reception classes, childminders, playgroups or in the home. Great for all children including those with SEND and English as an Additional Language (EAL). Particularly helpful for children with delayed speech and language skills including those already referred for speech and language therapy. The activity plan outlines how to use the Christmas theme to provide a fun, interactive and play based session covering:
-attention and listening
-receptive language (understanding) SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OFFER PRICE
-expressive language (talking)
-vocabulary 12 PAGES***
-play skills
-turn-taking
-memory skills

The sessions can be adapted for different individuals or groups of children. All resources required are listed and widely available in most good early years settings. Other Christmas resources can be collected from things you probably have at home or picked up cheaply in a pound or thrift store.

Contains:
-complete TeachTalk Farm CHRISTMAS themed group activity/session plan
-list of suggested resources
-simple ideas for ‘stepping up’ or ‘stepping down’ activities for differentiation
-Top Tips for delivering the session

A4 size
Suitable for EYFS including children with SEND

I have been an Early Years teacher for many years and found that I was working with increasing numbers of children with speech and language needs e.g. difficulties understanding simple instructions, limited vocabulary. I needed to find a way of meeting the needs of several children in one group activity which was still fun and engaging and didn’t feel like ‘therapy’ sessions. And so the TeachTalk sessions were born! Fun activities based on favourite and familiar themes which could be easily adapted to incorporate the needs of several children.