Books & Languages

Intent:
Find out about the different languages we speak here at Stepping Stones and around the world.
Discover how we have communicated through the ages.
Learn about non-verbal languages and communicating through touch.
Find out more about the various medium types we use to communicate.
Learn about how we share information with others.

Implementation:
Using pictures, videos, songs and stories to prompt discussion about language.
Create and explore book themed small worlds.
Creative activities to embed learning and understanding.
Exploring different languages through play.
Apply mark making techniques to create our own books.
Share and celebrate our favourite books with our friends during adult led activities.
Impact:
Know that there are various types of media and that they have different features.
Understand what books are and how we use a book to read a story.
Know that people use different languages.
Develop greater awareness of sign language.
Have a greater understanding of the alphabet and how we use it to communicate.