Speaking resources

Oral language and vocabulary development in the early years underpins almost every aspect of later learning. Vocabulary is one of the strongest predictors of reading comprehension, and children need a rich bank of words before they can make sense of texts. Talking, asking questions, storytelling, and sharing books exposes children to language they wouldn’t encounter in everyday conversation, while also building their ability to think, reason, and express ideas. The early years are a critical window — making parent involvement at this stage especially powerful. This resource bundle provides lots of ideas and inspiration to support the development of your child’s oral language and vocabulary.