Year 1 and 2

Tip of the Week

 06-11-15

Teaching your child about sequences can be built into everyday activities at home. Use words such as first, next, then, last to help them learn about sequencing. E.g First you eat your dinner. Then you have a bath. Last I read you a bedtime story.  E.g First you do your homework. Then you can watch the t.v.       

 

05-10-15

Your child may make a mistake with their word endings e.g. “I catched the bus yesterday.” – don’t correct them but say it back to them with the right word. “Oh, you caught the bus yesterday.”

28-09-15

If your child stammers, focus on what they are saying and NOT how they are saying it. Your child will then know you are interested in what they are saying and that’s the most important thing.  You will be given specific advice by your child’s Speech & Language Therapist about other strategies.

21-09-15

When you child says the wrong sound, don’t ask them to say it the right way as they won’t be able to do this. Instead, say the word with the correct sound e.g. “look mummy a tar” – you would say “Yes, look it's a car, it's a car.” As children get older, they need to hear the sound said correctly.