This book is a valuable resource for all speech & language therapists, teachers and support assistants working with children in schools and community clinics.

This book provides a collection of graded games and activities designed to foster the speaking, listening and understanding skills of children aged from 5 to 7. Each activity has a clear aim, simple instructions and requires minimal equipment. Book incorporates user-friendly opportunities for assessment, target setting and evaluation, and includes photocopiable material to support the activities.

Containing a wealth of accessible ideas and a huge range of activities, this book's practical approach to language teaching has established it as a durable manual in its field. Covers early language skills, attention control, listening skills, the role of play, the development of comprehension, perception and the acquisition of expressive language. Includes games, activities and ideas suitable for developing specific language skills.