Reception: Communication & Language Activities

Picture Activity Hands-On Activities Early Learning Goals Downloads
Activity One - Communication

Activity 1

Communication Activities
  • Feely Bag
  • Show & Tell
  • Odd One Out
  • Robot Movements
  • Blind Drawing
Activity Two - Listening

Activity 2

Listening Activities
  • Explore & Experiment
  • Mixing Colours
  • Potions
  • Rainbow Spaghetti
  • Mud Kitchen
Activity Three - Developing Vocabulary

Activity 3

Developing Vocabulary
  • I Spy
  • Categories
  • Once Upon A Time
  • In The Bag
Activity Four - Nursery Rhymes

Activity 4

Nursery Rhymes
  • Traditional Rhymes
  • Rhymes With Numbers
  • Rhymes With Actions
  • Rhymes With Repetition

Communication and Language Activities

Communication Activities

Activity 1

Communication Activities

Hands-On Activities:
  • Feely Bag
  • Show & Tell
  • Odd One Out
  • Robot Movements
  • Blind Drawing
1 - Listening Activities

Activity 2

Listening Activities

Hands-On Activities:
  • Listening Walk
  • Volume
  • What's That Noise
  • Repeating Rhythms
  • Follow The Sound
3 - Developing Vocabulary

Activity 3

Developing Vocabulary

Hands-On Activities:
  • I Spy
  • Categories
  • Once Upon A Time
  • In The Bag

4 - Nursery Rhymes

Activity 4

Nursery Rhymes

Hands-On Activities:
  • Traditional Rhymes
  • Rhymes With Numbers
  • Rhymes With Actions
  • Rhymes With Repetition

How do I use these Communication and Language activities?

Welcome to Hands-On Education, where we strive to provide fun and helpful resources for primary school teachers and home educators. Today, we'll be discussing our communication and language topic, which includes a variety of activities to engage your child's language development.

  • First up, we have developing vocabulary. This activity involves introducing new words to your child and encouraging them to expand their vocabulary. You can do this by reading books together, pointing out new words and their meanings, and asking your child to use these words in their own sentences. By regularly introducing new words to your child, you can help them to build a strong foundation for their language development.
  • Next, we have listening activities. These activities focus on helping your child to improve their listening skills, which are essential for effective communication. This can include playing games that require your child to listen carefully and follow instructions, or listening to and discussing stories or news articles together. By improving their listening skills, your child will be better equipped to understand and engage with the world around them.
  • Our communication activities are designed to help your child develop strong communication skills. This can include practicing conversations, role-playing different scenarios, or even creating their own stories or plays. By encouraging your child to express themselves confidently and effectively, you can help them to build valuable communication skills that will benefit them in all areas of their life.
  • Finally, we have nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes are a fun and engaging way to help your child develop their language skills. Not only do they introduce new words and phrases, but they also help your child to develop their rhythm and intonation. Plus, singing together is a great way to bond with your child and create happy memories together.

One of the key components listed in the early learning goals is Communication and Language. It is essential to develop these skills in young learners to help them communicate effectively and confidently with the world around them. At Hands-On Education, we have compiled a list of free activity suggestions to aid you in teaching these vital skills to your students.

We believe in a hands-on approach to education, which means that our activities are not only informative but also fun and interactive. By creating a free account on our website, you can access all of our great ideas anytime, completely free of charge. Our communication and language activities will help your students develop their vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills in a creative and enjoyable way.

We hope that our engaging approach to teaching and general information is evident in the language we use. We aim to be a valuable resource for teachers and parents who are looking for quick and effective solutions to common problems. So don't hesitate, join us today and discover all the great ideas we have to offer!

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