Vocabulary is one place where we never stop learning. Interacting with the world, speaking to people and enjoying new experiences often brings new words that broaden our vocabulary. While children will pick up the majority of their vocabulary implicitly from their...
Bridging the gap: literacy in early years Effective early years literacy activities can make a major difference when it comes to bridging the gap between children who are ready for school and those who aren’t. We know that the development of young children can depend...
‘Why closing the word gap matters’ Oxford Language report from Oxford University Press (OUP) investigates the true issues behind the increasing number of children with limited language skills as they enter school; in the data collected from 1,300 teachers, 49% of...
Whether you can see sun or snow through the window, it’s possible to teach phonics outdoors, giving them a fresh and exciting lift. Mixing a sensory-rich environment into how you teach phonics can help to improve your pupils’ understanding. All literacy skills,...
Using LEGO ® in the classroom isn’t a new idea. But it is a great idea. Building language using LEGO bricks is a fantastic way to engage a class, as well as provide a multi-sensory approach to building literacy skills. Using either LEGO or Duplo, you can easily create...
