A classroom is a wonderful place to learn and books have a huge part to play in that experience, but not all learning has to come through reading. Playing has a huge impact on learning and, especially a young child, who may not yet be able to read very much, will learn naturally through playing with their friends or on their own. Play activities can enhance all areas of learning and development. They can be general or directed specifically to address certain areas such as speaking and listening. Play enables children to communicate with others, as they can interact in a non-pressurised environment. Much of the way we communicate with others is expressed non-verbally. It is therefore important that children can recognise and respond to non-verbal signals from others.
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E.g. pointing and facial and body gestures, that make it easier for others to understand what we are trying to say or the emotion we are trying to portray. Body language helps us understand the real meaning of what a person is trying to say, if they are recognised at the necessary time. Children who are autistic, for example, may find it difficult to recognise and interpret non-verbal signs and so, if you are working with a child that has additional communication needs, they may need to use different support techniques and strategies to help them understand.
The types of strategy to improve non-verbal communication that could be used are :-
• Gestures – something as simple as a ‘thumbs up’ or a finger to the lips to indicate silence is required.
• Pointing to objects – point to the object you are taking about and get the child to do the same so you know you are talking about the same thing, shared interest.
• Facial expressions – smiles, nods, excitement, disapproval, happy, sad. Use a face and draw on an expression and then describing that
E.g. pointing and facial and body gestures, that make it easier for others to understand what we are trying to say or the emotion we are trying to portray. Body language helps us understand the real meaning of what a person is trying to say, if they are recognised at the necessary time. Children who are autistic, for example, may find it difficult to recognise and interpret non-verbal signs and so, if you are working with a child that has additional communication needs, they may need to use different support techniques and strategies to help them understand.
The types of strategy to improve non-verbal communication that could be used are :-
• Gestures – something as simple as a ‘thumbs up’ or a finger to the lips to indicate silence is required.
• Pointing to objects – point to the object you are taking about and get the child to do the same so you know you are talking about the same thing, shared interest.
• Facial expressions – smiles, nods, excitement, disapproval, happy, sad. Use a face and draw on an expression and then describing that