Oral Language

 A great emphasis has been placed in Education on the voice of the child. This, in essence, means your child's ability to articulate his/her concerns, to celebrate what is good and to seek help where necessary. Since the home is the place where your child feels most at ease, we would like to suggest a few simple ideas which would help enhance your child's confidence and competence in expressing him/her self.

 

• Daily conversation on any topic where the child may speak openly but also learns to listen

• Visiting the library, which has now reopened, to select a range of books to suit your child's ability and interests

• Reading to your child or practising paired reading, where you each read a page in turn

• Playing simple language games such as “I spy”, “Twenty questions” (based on familiar topic or personality), “O'Grady says” (to encourage careful listening)

• Placing a focus on well-being and gratitude where your child would be encouraged to identify at least one positive experience everyday while also leaving time for him/her to voice any worries or concerns he/she may have

 

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