Guest Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Hiya I have a small group of children in my reception class who generally find it very very very hard to concentrate/listen/pay attention. It is driving me and my TA round the bend! Most, but not all are either EAL/SEN therefore understanding is often a problem. Does anyone have any good ideas for games/activities we can play to help them develop these skills - at the moment they are either completely unresponsive, sitting blankly or completely disrupting everyone else in the class during carpet times. Its not even any better when they are in a small group! I have been using the Foundations of literacy book, little book of listening, but I find sometimes the activities don't work as they don't understand! I really hope someone can help - at the moment we are getting nowhere fast1 Amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 What about simple games like Kim's game? I have made loads of games such as matching pairs and one the children played today which is matching dogs and bones. Each dog has a patterned collar and they each have a bone with the same pattern. The children have to match them up-simple but ours really enjoyed it. It's good for turn taking and having to wait for your turn as well as concentration. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_832 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 We use the Lola stuff from Lawrence Educational http://www.educationalpublications.com/pub...ns.asp?offset=5 They respond very well to the use of the soft toy. There are other books that have similar activities too. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I can heartily recommend the SALLEY Programme (Structured Activities in Language & Literacy in the Early Years). It is heavily subsidised by our LEA who also deliver the training and give you the pack (£150 value). I use it with my 3 & 4 year olds but it would be very suitable for Reception and it also is fab for supporting SEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_4544 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 We use Lola too the children love her and the activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 We have Lola too! She is just the right size for little hands. We also have a puppy, called Paws, who is about the same size and is Lola's best friend! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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