School Start Year 1: Targeted Intervention for Language and Sound Awareness

Book Details:

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Catherine de la Bedoyere

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st

• ISBN: 9781138573956

• Pages: 244

• Cover: Paperback 

• Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches

About the Book:

School Start Year 1 by Catherine de la Bedoyere is an essential resource for educators working with children who need additional help developing their communication skills in Year 1. This book provides a structured group intervention that can be delivered by teachers or teaching assistants. It is specifically designed to improve language and sound awareness skills among young learners.

Key features of the book include:

• Detailed advice on setting up the program and identifying children who would benefit.

• A 30-session structured program for Language group sessions and Sound Awareness group sessions.

• Activities and learning objectives aligned with the Primary curriculum.

• 56 resource templates available for photocopying or downloading from the book's accompanying website.

• Templates for monitoring individual children's progress and an end-of-year evaluation.

• Colorful illustrations to engage children, with themes such as animal antics, detective stories, and the seaside.

• 5 additional template sessions designed to extend the program into Year 2.

• Clear guidance for using the resources, along with an FAQ section for schools, parents, and speech and language therapists.

This practical guide is a follow-up to the highly successful School Start and Pre-School Start series. It has been successfully piloted in schools and promotes collaborative practice between teachers, teaching assistants, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, and parents.

This invaluable resource is perfect for primary school staff who want to boost children's communication skills and encourage good collaborative practice.