Welcome to the latest edition of Little Learners


In this issue, we explore the topic of communication and language and ways to nurture those skills within early years. You’ll hear from our friends at Learn Well, Makaton, Bigjigs Toys, Oxford Press and The Yorkshire Speechie.


Find out from the Yorkshire Speechie how the pandemic has affected children's communication skills and what activities you can do to help get them back on track.


Try something different with your little learners and introduce them to signing with ten easy-to-learn Makaton signs.


Hear from Cath at Learn Well, who discusses how nursery rhymes can help nurture children's communication skills.


Bigjigs Toys give us a better understanding of how language and vocabulary are impacted by role play.


Learn how reading can benefit children's development in the early years from Oxford University Press.


All this and more! We hope you enjoy Little Learners issue 15.


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Contents


How has the pandemic impacted children’s communication skills?


Communication and language products you’ll love


Ten easy-to-learn Makaton signs Introducing letters and their sounds Inspiration from the nation


Learning language through role play Role play products you’ll love Setting children up for success


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