Children interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes
Early childhood professionals can help children communicate, verbally and non-verbally.
- Read books and tell stories.
- Listen to sounds.
- Write poetry.
- Draw to communicate ideas or practice handwriting.
- Use hand gestures, like clapping and pointing.
- Use sign language or languages other than English.
- Communicate and investigate using technology.
Learning experiences
- Provide open-ended opportunities that promote discussion, like sensory play. The EYLF asks children to “respond verbally and non-verbally to what they see, hear, touch, feel and taste”.
- Sit alongside children engaged in a maths activity, encouraging them to verbalise their knowledge. The EYLF asks children to “demonstrate an increasing understanding of measurement and number using vocabulary to describe size, length, volume, capacity and names of numbers.”
- Find ways for children to identify and discuss their emotions in daily routines. During a morning snack, children may discuss their favourite fruits. At the end of the day, children may come together and share their favourite moments
Explore the EYLF
Explore other areas of Learning Outcome 5, Children are effective communicators.
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