Understanding language

In this lesson, we will investigate non verbal communication, including voice, facial expression, body language and gesture as well as objects and pictures.

In this lesson, we will explore seeing or handling an object or doing an action while the adult talks about it to match words to what they mean.

In this lesson, we will continue to embed the concept of information or key word instructions. Activities target the development of following 2 key word instructions.

In this lesson, we will investigate early concepts. Early concepts tell us things like: what size something is, what it feels like, what it sounds like, how it moves, where it is, and how much of something there is.

In this lesson, we will continue to embed strategies for teaching and understanding more concept words.

In this lesson, we will investigate following instructions. Following instructions is a part of everyday life. 5 - 10 minutes practising following instructions can be very helpful. This lesson focuses on following 1 part instructions.

5 - 10 minutes practising following instructions can be very helpful. This lesson looks at supporting children to understand and follow 2 part instructions.

In this lesson, we will look at developing strategies to support children to identify and seek help when they need it.

In this lesson, we will look at introducing the concepts of simile and metaphor and how language can say one thing, but mean another. The tasks facilitate identifying and understanding simple non literal language.