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All Early Years (0-5yrs) Language and Communication Activities Sheets  

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 0-11m
 8-20m
 16-26m
 22-36m
 30-50m
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0-11m

Personal, Social and Emotional

content type PSE 0-11m Developing turn taking using sensory toys

Communication and Language

content type CL 0-11m Developing awareness that an object exists when out of sight
content type CL 0-11m Developing the skill of looking at and responding to another person

Listening and attention

content type CL-LA 0-11m Developing attention and listening skills through motivating activities
content type CL-LA 0-11m Indicates wanting to continue an enjoyable experience
content type CL-LA 0-11m removes object from face that obscures vision

Understanding

content type CL-U 0-11m Activities to develop early choice making between two items

Speaking

content type CL-S 0-11m Reach to indicate wanting more of an activity

Understanding of the World

content type UW 0-11m To knock down a tower deliberately

The world

content type UW-W 0-11m puts and takes objects into and out of container
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8-20m

Personal, Social and Emotional

content type PSE 8-20m able to join in action songs with a group of children
content type PSE 8-20m Use a visual timetable

Making Relationships

content type PSE-MR 8-20m Able to play simple action games and respond to greetings
content type PSE-MR 8-20m Starts to greet familiar people using a reward chart system

Managing feelings and behaviour

content type PSE-MFB 8-20m follows familiar routines

Physical Development

content type PD 8-20m consistently acts on objects

Moving and handling

content type PD-M 8-20m makes marks

Communication and Language

content type CL 8-20m use single words signs or symbols for actions 2

Listening and attention

content type CL-LA 8-20m turn taking

Understanding

content type CL-U 8-20m Activities to develop one key word understanding

Speaking

content type CL-S 8-20m Make a choice using two switches
content type CL-S 8-20m Use single words
content type CL-S 8-20m use a picture to make a request
content type CL-S 8-20m use single words signs or symbols for actions 1
content type CL-S 8-20m Activities to develop using a sign or word to indicate 'more'.
content type CL-S 8-20m indicates yes given a choice
content type CL-S 8-20m Use ready steady go in turn taking
content type CL-S 8-20m Indicates wanting more of an activity
content type CL-S 8-20m indicates no given a choice
content type CL-S 8-20m Use single words signs or symbols

Reading

content type L-R 8-20m choose and share a book with an adult
content type L-R 8-20m listen and respond to stories

Numbers

content type M-N 8-20m Show an interest in number rhymes songs or games
content type M-N 8-20m Makes a choice from two items

The world

content type UW-W 8-20m matches related everyday objects

Technology

content type UW-T 8-20m use switches to turn something on or off

Exploring and using media and materials

content type EAD-EUMM 8-20m responds to music
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16-26m

Personal, Social and Emotional

content type PSE 16-26m Activities to develop early turn taking skills

Making Relationships

content type PSE-MR 16-26m Asks for specific help to do an activity

Moving and handling

content type PD-M 16-26m writes on a screen

Understanding

content type CL-U 16-26m understand verb plus noun
content type CL-U 16-26m Activities to develop understanding of instructions containing 2 key words - set 2 (noun + verb)
content type CL-U 16-26m Activities to develop understanding of a negative and a noun, e.g. "no hat"
content type CL-U 16-26m Activities to develop understanding of instructions containing 2 key words - set 1 (noun + noun)
content type CL-U 16-26m Activities to develop understanding of instructions containing 2 key words - set 3 (noun + adjective/preposition)
content type CL-U 16-26m understand a negative and an action eg do not run
content type CL-U 16-26m Understand where

Speaking

content type CL-S 16-26m Use two word phrase with an action word
content type CL-S 16-26m Combine two key ideas or concepts
content type CL-S 16-26m Asks who what where questions at 2 word level
content type CL-S 16-26m Combine two key words 1
content type CL-S 16-26m Combine two key words 2
content type CL-S 16-26m Use subject and verb in the correct order
content type CL-S 16-26m Use two key word phrases to give instructions

Reading

content type L-R 16-26m Match objects to pictures to symbols
content type L-R 16-26m Show curiosity about book content

Writing

content type L-W 16-26m Names pictures

Exploring and using media and materials

content type EAD-EUMM 16-26m Activities to develop understanding of the concepts noisy and quiet
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22-36m

Making Relationships

content type PSE-MR 22-36m Take turns with another child with adult support
content type PSE-MR 22-36m Initiate an interaction with a peer
content type PSE-MR 22-36m To take turns and interact in a group

Managing feelings and behaviour

content type PSE-MFB 22-36m Verbalise feelings appropriately
content type PSE-MFB 22-36m Take turns in activities with an adult eg on computer

Moving and handling

content type PD-M 22-36m Fine motor skills to support writing skills

Understanding

content type CL-U 22-36m Activities to understand and use the concepts of big and little/small
content type CL-U 22-36m Activities to develop understanding of instructions containing 3 key words - set 3 (nouns/adjectives/prepositions)
content type CL-U 22-36m Activities to develop understanding of instructions containing 3 key words - set 2 (nouns/adjectives)
content type CL-U 22-36m answers simple questions
content type CL-U 22-36m Activities to understand and use the concepts hot/cold
content type CL-U 22-36m respond to who what
content type CL-U 22-36m Activities to develop understanding of instructions containing 3 key words - set 1 (nouns/verbs)
content type CL-U 22-36m Responds to what questions

Speaking

content type CL-S 22-36m Activities to develop understanding and use of the personal pronouns 'he' and 'she'
content type CL-S 22-36m Joins in small group for rhyme or stories
content type CL-S 22-36m Use facial expression to support meaning
content type CL-S 22-36m Activities to develop use the pronoun 'I' to refer to self
content type CL-S 22-36m Activities to develop use the pronoun 'you' when talking
content type CL-S 22-36m Act out and name simple actions.
content type CL-S 22-36m Name common objects

Reading

content type L-R 22-36m Discusses pictures and creates simple narrative
content type L-R 22-36m shares a book with an adult or a child
content type L-R 22-36m Use and understand photos of self with text

Writing

content type L-W 22-36m attempts to copy own name

Numbers

content type M-N 22-36m Counts to 3
content type M-N 22-36m Does actions in familiar number rhymes
content type M-N 22-36m Developing the skill of sorting items into categories
content type M-N 22-36m Categories - to recognise the odd one out
content type M-N 22-36m Indicate one or two using fingers
content type M-N 22-36m Match two equal sets
content type M-N 22-36m Use the terms one and lots

Shape, space and measure

content type M-SSM 22-36m Understand and use prepositions
content type M-SSM 22-36m Activities to understand and use the concepts of full and empty
content type M-SSM 22-36m Activities to develop understanding of the concepts fast and slow.
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30-50m

Making Relationships

content type PSE-MR 30-50m Share something with another child
content type PSE-MR 30-50m respond appropriately with no to short phrases
content type PSE-MR 30-50m Able to play cooperatively

Managing feelings and behaviour

content type PSE-MFB 30-50m Accepts not getting what he or she wants sometimes
content type PSE-MFB 30-50m Turn taking 1
content type PSE-MFB 30-50m For child to look at their peers and use their names when in a turn taking activity
content type PSE-MFB 30-50m Turn taking 2

Moving and handling

content type PD-M 30-50m Improve pencil control and use a tripod grip

Communication and Language

content type CL 30-50m Activities to develop the pronouns 'him' and 'her'.

Understanding

content type CL-U 30-50m Follows two related instructions
content type CL-U 30-50m Activities to develop understanding of 4 key word instructions (nouns/verbs/adjectives/prepositions)
content type CL-U 30-50m Identify key information in stories with question prompts
content type CL-U 30-50m Responds to who questions
content type CL-U 30-50m Understand sentences containing a future tense
content type CL-U 30-50m Activities to develop finding items from different categories
content type CL-U 30-50m Finding items/objects from subcategories
content type CL-U 30-50m Listen to short story and answer questions on it

Speaking

content type CL-S 30-50m Use two adjectives plus a noun
content type CL-S 30-50m Activities to develop sentences containing a subject + verb + object
content type CL-S 30-50m Use picture and verbal information to answer questions
content type CL-S 30-50m Make phrases in past tense using irregular verbs 1
content type CL-S 30-50m Three key word expression
content type CL-S 30-50m Make phrases in past tense using irregular verbs 2
content type CL-S 30-50m Use and understand regular plurals
content type CL-S 30-50m Make phrases in past tense
content type CL-S 30-50m Three key word expression with adjectives
content type CL-S 30-50m To be able to name items from different categories
content type CL-S 30-50m Contribute information appropriately in one to one or in small groups
content type CL-S 30-50m To be able to describe objects using a variety of adjectives/descriptive words
content type CL-S 30-50m Use three keyword phrases to retell a simple story

Reading

content type L-R 30-50m Points to text in stories with own name
content type L-R 30-50m Recognises own written name
content type L-R 30-50m Stories from pictures
content type L-R 30-50m Be familiar with written words

Writing

content type L-W 30-50m Sequences three pictures showing a practical activity

Numbers

content type M-N 30-50m Plays games using dice
content type M-N 30-50m Activities to develop categorising items by where you find them/location
content type M-N 30-50m Counts up to 5 objects
content type M-N 30-50m understand and use less for quantity
content type M-N 30-50m Understand and use more for quantity
content type M-N 30-50m Understand and use one less
content type M-N 30-50m Aware of unequal sets

Shape, space and measure

content type M-SSM 30-50m Activities to develop the use of prepositions 'in', 'on' and 'under' in a short phrase.
content type M-SSM 30-50m On under in out
content type M-SSM 30-50m Pick out shapes from a collection
content type M-SSM 30-50m Understand and use larger
content type M-SSM 30-50m understand and use prepositions behind in front
content type M-SSM 30-50m Activities to develop understanding and use of position words (prepositions) in, on and under
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40-60+m

Making Relationships

content type PSE-MR 40-60+m Develop an awareness that different people have different preferences
content type PSE-MR 40-60+m identify and discuss errors made by others

Understanding

content type CL-U 40-60+m Improve listening skills using fun group games
content type CL-U 40-60+m First next middle last in sentences
content type CL-U 40-60+m Responds to who what and why
content type CL-U 40-60+m Follow 4 key word instructions with before and after
content type CL-U 40-60+m Two part instructions with prepositions and plurals
content type CL-U 40-60+m Recall key information from a story
content type CL-U 40-60+m Responds to why questions
content type CL-U 40-60+m To follow sequenced 4 to 5 key word instructions

Speaking

content type CL-S 40-60+m Use prepositions in short sentences
content type CL-S 40-60+m Talk about a recent event
content type CL-S 40-60+m Relate pictures and spoken information to the wider context
content type CL-S 40-60+m Use and understand growing vocabulary
content type CL-S 40-60+m To be able to find objects that go together
content type CL-S 40-60+m Plan steps in a familiar activity eg make a sandwich
content type CL-S 40-60+m Dictates captions for pictures
content type CL-S 40-60+m Give 4 word instructions
content type CL-S 40-60+m Four word phrases

Reading

content type L-R 40-60+m understands printed word can describe own experience
content type L-R 40-60+m Joins in discussion about a story
content type L-R 40-60+m Sequences three pictures with first next last
content type L-R 40-60+m Recognise half the letters of the alphabet
content type L-R 40-60+m Sequences three or more pictures
content type L-R 40-60+m Understand that written words convey meaning
content type L-R 40-60+m Match pictures to labels

Writing

content type L-W 40-60+m Leaves spaces between words in own writing
content type L-W 40-60+m Be aware that writing can convey meaning
content type L-W 40-60+m Sequence pictures of familiar routines or a story
content type L-W 40-60+m Sequence pictures, symbols, words
content type L-W 40-60+m writes words for familiar objects

Numbers

content type M-N 40-60+m Add or take away one from a number of objects
content type M-N 40-60+m First last next
content type M-N 40-60+m Match quantities up to 8
content type M-N 40-60+m Uses coins to 10p
content type M-N 40-60+m Understand and use one more

Shape, space and measure

content type M-SSM 40-60+m Before and after in time
content type M-SSM 40-60+m Activities to encourage the use of 'first', 'next' and 'last' when describing a sequence of events.
content type M-SSM 40-60+m Language of order in space eg first last middle end
content type M-SSM 40-60+m Activities to develop understanding of the concepts front and back
content type M-SSM 40-60+m Same and different
content type M-SSM 40-60+m Name 2d shapes e.g. square
content type M-SSM 40-60+m Organise daily routine pictures on school and non school day
content type M-SSM 40-60+m To order three daily events using pictures

The world

content type UW-W 40-60+m Identify errors in pictures of everyday objects
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