Interaction and communication

In this lesson, we will focus on play. The development of play is closely linked with the development of language and communication skills. In early play, children actively explore people and objects.

In this lesson, we will explore sensory play. Sensory play is essential to support the development of a child's understanding of the world around them. There are 3 stages to Sensory or Messy Play.

In this lesson, we will explore object play. Object play is the first to the child forming conceptual knowledge. They need to explore everyday objects and learn how to use them.

We will relate objects to these symbols so they can act out everyday events e.g. feeding teddy. This lesson provides activities and strategies to support the development of symbolic play.

This lesson provides advice and activities to support the development of pretend play.

In this lesson, we will look at modelling different social greets and provides opportunity for role play.. Greetings are the first step in initiating conversation and social interaction.

In this lesson, we will introduce the reasons why people talk to each other. It provides the scaffolds to begin work on simple to and fro conversation.

In this lesson, we will introduce the concept on topics when talking. Activities are targeted towards maintaining topics through relevant questions and comments.

In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of non verbal behaviours and how these can be used as cues in conversation.

In this lesson, we will discuss eye contact and other non verbal communication that is needed in order to show conversation partners we are interested.

In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of different types of relationships. It focuses on friendship and understanding the qualities of a good friend.

In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of humour. Humour is a key component in successful interactions.