EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE (TALKING)

Expressive language refers to a child's ability to use words, sentences, gestures, or writing to communicate their thoughts, needs, or ideas effectively.

We aim to support a child’s expressive language development by:

• Helping children learn and use new words, expanding on what they can say.

• Teaching children how to combine words into longer and more complex sentences.

• Helping children learn to use the correct grammar, like verb tenses and plurals, in their speech.

• Guiding children to express their ideas and tell stories by organising their thoughts and words in the right order.

• Building a child’s confidence so they feel comfortable expressing themselves in different situations.