New person needing help please!

[claredd1976]

Hi all

I have just started my NVQ Level 2 and am on my second assignment. I have to answer the following question: How would you support & provide opportunites for children to develop their own language skills and communication if they speak more than one language?

Obviously I've thought of books, games, talking, action songs, etc. But I don't know if I'm on the right lines or how to word an answer.

If anyone is able to offer any advice it would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[Ruthierhyme]

Hi and welcome to Silkysteps,

Sounds good Where the language is additional to your own maybe you could also include parents and professionals suggestions - Posters, leaflets, displays and decorations - places in the community - local & wider/online that you can gather these resources from. Picture dictionaries, role play items, clothing, information on events, festivals and resources that can link to the child's own background, culture and where possible shows their written language .. which will also help adults.

Computer and internet access may also be beneficial but would need monitoring, possible supervision and risk assessment - this is a nice minisite - EAL Body parts

Training possibly and places that focus on language skills. I'd maybe also mention, without giving personal information any designated or interested group members that enjoy researching communication & language ideas for planning & play purposes.

Page 2 of the 'Valuing and supporting home languages' pdf - under Early Years on Medway.gov.uk has some great information.

EAL - English as an Additional Language from QCA.org has a good introduction into some possible circumstances but does focus on School age.

Hope this helps

Enjoy the site

xx

[claredd1976]

Thank you so much for such a detailed answer. It has really helped me. Thanks for the links to the other sites too, so much interesting reading.

So glad I found this site!

Thanks again.