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Language and Communication
Support expressive language, listening skills, and social connection through playful practice and real-life interaction. From first words and sound play to storytelling, vocabulary building, and discussion prompts for older learners, this space offers practical ideas that grow with your learners. Expect rhyme games, speech strategies, bilingual support, and emotionally attuned ways to build confidence in communication.


🍂 Sound Hunts: Autumn Phonics in Action
Turn your autumn walk into a Sound Hunt! This playful phonics activity helps children tune into initial sounds while exploring the outdoors. Download your Free Phonics Pack and discover how learning can be joyful, screen-free, and full of crunchy leaves.

Fabulous at Phonics!
Sep 242 min read


Create a song box to boost language skills
Singing is good for your mind, body and spirit. It helps to nurture imagination and language skills: the patterns of traditional nursery...

Fabulous at Phonics!
Nov 19, 20192 min read


My name is special
Names... we all have them. Nearly all names have a meaning and the naming of children is often marked by an important ceremony. For...

Fabulous at Phonics!
Aug 13, 20192 min read


Repetition, practice and returning to favourite books
"It's terribly kind of you, Fox, but no – I'm going to have lunch with a gruffalo." If you recognise that line, you're likely a fellow...

Fabulous at Phonics!
Aug 5, 20191 min read
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