Chat Play Read Halloween Special Session, "Room on the Broom" - 3pm, for 2-7yrs

The sessions will:Provide a strong foundation for school (e.g. children with proficient speech and language skills are likely to find it easier to learn to read)Help build confidenceEnable children to communicate their needs better (and therefore reduces frustration)Facilitate the development of friendshipsProvide children the opportunity to build a love for words, books and storiesHelp children make sense of the world around themThe sessions will provide opportunities to read and share books together, exploring the fun, rhythms and excitement of words and storiesSupport your child’s listening skills by reading aloud to them and support you to do the sameEncourage children to participate in song and rhyme, learning new words in a fun and friendly wayEncourage children to use language in their play, describing, predicating, sharing ideas and explainingPlay and socialise togetherSupport you as a parent with ideas of how you can support your child’s speech and language developmentRecognise when there may be a delay in your child’s speech and language and signpost to specialist support if it is needed