Language within the Setting

Muskham Preschool is part of Nottinghamshire's "Language for Life" Strategy.

We use gestures and Makaton signs with all children during the following activities:

Rhyme Time
Story Time
Snack Time
Routines
Play

But why?

Using signs and gestures slows down speech and emphasises key words. This helps children understand what is being said to them.
It helps children to learn new words.
Using signs or gestures can help to decrease frustration as they are learning language.

You will see symbols or photographs around the setting. For example:

Labelling drawers and activities
Time table
Song choice cards
Choosing snack

But why?

A time table shows you and your child the routine which helps children to feel secure.
Symbols will be used to help children make choices.
Use of symbols around a room helps everyone to see where toys are kept.

Free downloadable leaflets

Please find below links to a number of free downloadable leaflets which may help you. Just click on the title to bring up the full leaflet in a new window.