In this video, an early years expert explains the importance of exploring language in the early years foundation stage framework. There are also some tips on how to support children in this area.

Reading stories aloud and sharing books supports children to develop language and understand new concepts. Encourage your child to notice pictures and understand words. This will strengthen their language skills and widen their vocabulary. 

In this video, Michael Rosen performs the story 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt' - why not sing along at home! 

Non-fiction and high-quality texts such as story books, encourage children to make sense of the world around them using language. Encouraging talk when sharing books is an excellent way to support communication and language. 

In this video, an early years expert explains the importance of listening and understanding in the early years foundation stage framework. There are also some tips on how to support children in this area.

Guess the Sound! 

Use your listening skills to guess the animal sounds.

Simon Says!

Simon Says is an active listening game that develops communication skills 

Songs for Early Years Booklet

Nursery and Reception - songs and rhymes linked with various topics.