EYFS & development

EYFS Communication and Language: What Parents Can Do at Home

Simple ways parents can support listening, attention, understanding and speaking through everyday activities.

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Communication and language is one of the seven EYFS areas. Everyday conversations are one of the simplest ways to support it.

Try these activities

  • Talk about what you are doing together.
  • Share books and talk about pictures.
  • Sing songs and rhymes.
  • Give your child time to respond.
  • Introduce new words naturally.

If you have concerns about your child's communication, talk to your health visitor, nursery or other appropriate professional.

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