Description
Developing Baseline Communication Skills is a practical resource designed to support baseline assessments in primary schools. The second edition of this bestselling guide offers a comprehensive programme of games and activities aimed at fostering personal and social development while promoting language and literacy skills in 3–5-year-olds.
Targeting language and communication difficulties, this resource provides a range of fun and engaging activities to help children entering reception class. The activities are designed to support whole classes or small groups and focus on both personal, social, and emotional development as well as language and literacy. Key areas addressed include body language, independence, turn-taking, listening, speaking, and auditory memory.
Features include:
- 200 differentiated games and activities, tailored for different ages and ability levels
- Clear instructions, including an aim, equipment list, and step-by-step guidelines for each activity
- Photocopiable templates for ease of use in the classroom
- Supplementary resource sheets, including pictures and scripts to accompany the activities
Fully revised and updated to align with current policy and legislation, this book is suitable for use in nurseries, playgroups, reception classes, and other early childhood settings. It can also be incorporated into a speech and language therapy programme in consultation with a therapist.
With online support material available through the Digital Companion Page, this resource is an invaluable tool for professionals working with young children, making it an essential addition to any early years educational setting.