Who said that?


2. Using a range of toy farm animals, model the sound that the animals make alongside naming the animals. Place the animals in different areas of the room, having the children close their eyes, wait and listen for you to make an animal sound.


Make a range of animal sounds corresponding to the animals you have modelled, instructing the children to open their eyes and run to the animal they can hear, shouting the animal's name to support vocabulary.


Make a meal of it


3. Using a range of toy foods (or even real foods) placed in a bag, set aside a bottom slice of bread/pizza base or a toy/paper plate. Have the children pass the bag around, taking turns to place an item in the centre to create your feast. Support language skills by naming the foods and action words linked to cooking, such as chewing, mixing, stirring and eating.


Sensory stop and go


4. Using a box filled with sensory toys, sit the children in a circle and say "go!" for them to begin passing the box around. When you say "stop!" the child holding the box can take out a sensory toy to play with. Continue passing the sensory box around until all the children have experienced listening for the word 'stop!' and had the chance to play with a toy. Model simple language around the toy, describing its features as well as nouns/ verbs linked to the item.


803993 - Jumbo Farm Animals


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About The Yorkshire Speechie My name is Rachel, and I'm a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist and owner of my independent practice, The Yorkshire Speechie. I'm based in West Yorkshire and love all things sensory and early years!


As well as owning my own practice, I have years of experience working with school staff and families to help develop children's communication and language skills that will support them academically and in their everyday goals. I also work clinically within the NHS service part-time to support the post-covid demands.


For more about The Yorkshire Speechie, head over to linktr.ee/theyorkshirespeechie to find the links to my website and social media. Or, you can get in touch with me directly at theyorkshirespeechie@outlook.com


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