Developing Baseline Communication Skills: Games and Activities for 3-5 Year Olds

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Catherine Delamain

• ISBN: 9780815354925

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Pages: 279

• Release Date: 30-07-2018

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches

About The Book
Developing Baseline Communication Skills (2nd Edition) by Catherine Delamain is an invaluable resource designed to support baseline assessments for primary school children, particularly those in the reception class. The book aims to foster language and literacy skills while addressing communication difficulties that children often face as they begin their formal education.

This practical guide includes 200 games and activities that are designed to develop personal, social, and emotional development, alongside language skills. The activities are fun, engaging, and differentiated for various ages and ability levels. Key areas such as body language, independence, turn-taking, listening, speaking, and auditory memory are covered in these exercises, making it suitable for a wide range of children in nurseries, playgroups, and reception classes.

Key Features:

• 200 engaging games and activities tailored for various age groups and abilities

• Clear aim, equipment list, and step-by-step instructions for each activity

• Photocopiable templates to facilitate easy implementation

• Supplementary resource sheets including pictures and scripts

• Fully updated content in line with current policy and legislation

• Ideal for professionals working with children, including teachers and speech and language therapists

This book is particularly suitable for young children in school settings and can also be used in consultation with speech and language therapists to support targeted interventions. It is an essential manual for early childhood professionals, educators, and those working with children facing language and communication challenges.