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Next week, we are going to look at the story of Christmas and why we celebrate. We will talk about the story of Mary and Joseph, look at Christmas celebrations around the world, traditions, Advent and being thankful.
Have a look at the word mats below with your child. Do they know all the words? Can they talk about what they are?
Have a look at the word mats below with your child. Do they know all the words? Can they talk about what they are?
Communication Skills
This half term, we are focussing on listening and communication games with the children. Learning effective talking and listening skills at an early age has huge benefits. Not only does it support a child's learning but it improves bonds with each other and helps them to form relationships and build self esteem.
Here are a few games you could play with your child to help improve their listening, communication and concentration.
The shop list game - I went to the shop and bought an apple. Keep the conversation going repeating the sentence and adding more items to the list each time. How many can you and your child get up to?
Simon says - make sure children are listening to what Simon says.
Describing game - choose an object or toy from your home. Can your child describe it using interesting words? E.g. instead of 'This is a teddy', try saying ,This is a fluffy, brown teddy.
Here are a few games you could play with your child to help improve their listening, communication and concentration.
The shop list game - I went to the shop and bought an apple. Keep the conversation going repeating the sentence and adding more items to the list each time. How many can you and your child get up to?
Simon says - make sure children are listening to what Simon says.
Describing game - choose an object or toy from your home. Can your child describe it using interesting words? E.g. instead of 'This is a teddy', try saying ,This is a fluffy, brown teddy.