Literacy
Research that underpins our Early Years practice.
In this Reception literacy activity, the teacher models how to describe and write about different fruits while explicitly teaching ambitious vocabulary. By modelling sentence construction, encouraging discussion and extending children's ideas, the teacher supports the development of early writing, communication and language
In this Reception reading activity, the teacher uses the front cover of a story to model key vocabulary and encourage children to share their ideas through carefully planned questions. By exploring illustrations, making predictions and discussing their thinking, children develop their language, comprehension and speaking skills.
In this Reception literacy activity, the teacher plays a game of noughts and crosses while modelling accurate vocabulary and encouraging children to use the correct terminology.
In this Reception reading activity, the teacher shares a story while using purposeful questioning to engage every child in discussion. With each child following their own copy of the book, children are encouraged to notice details, respond to questions and discuss their ideas, strengthening their comprehension, vocabulary and communication