Fun with Speech and Language

How:

Speech and Language are the tools that humans use to communicate or share thoughts, ideas and emotions. Speech is how we say sounds and words. Language refers to the words we use and how we use them. A little practice each day helps your communication skills continue to develop! Try some of these activities:

Time to Talk

Large e-book library and collection of learn at home games, videos and activities for all ages of elementary school children (ages 3-11)

Oxford Owl Home

Storyteller videos: Oxford owl at home storyteller videos

“Take ten minutes out and let our professional storytellers take you on an adventure! Browse our videos for stories suitable for all primary school ages” on Oxford Owl at Home.

The Little Red Hen, Chicken Little, The Frog Prince, East of the Sun, West of the Moon and more.

For older kids check out the large collection of longer chapter book videos on Oxford Owl at home.

Play with Words - Ideas for young children

Label Your Home

Label objects in your home, such as furniture, toys, electronics and appliances. This helps your child recognize letters and the names of everyday objects.

Create a personal word dictionary or word bank:

Help your child design and create a personal dictionary or a word bank. Write a letter of the alphabet at the top of every page in a notebook or create and decorate a word bank to keep your words in. Write and illustrate recently learned words and add to your word bank or on the page with the corresponding first letter in your personal dictionary.

Create a household message board:

Use a chalkboard, pinboard, or a large piece of paper as a family message board. Leave written notes to your child on the message board.

Note Time

Choose 10 minutes of a day to be note time. Communicate with your child during that time by passing written notes. Try to use words your child is learning. Share a spirit of secrets and fun. A note could just say, “Hello.” If your child needs help reading the notes, help him or her read them aloud.

Find more ideas like this at: Amplify mClass Home Connect K-2

Why:

Students who have strong vocabularies and understanding of the rules of language, and are good listeners and speakers, tend to become strong readers and writers.

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