Tiny Talkers Rotherham

✏️ Writing Through Play ✏️

Our friends at Peeple have shared some brilliant ideas for helping children explore writing through everyday play.

Did you know that children don't need to form letters or write words to begin learning about writing? Scribbles, drawings, mark making and pretend writing all help children understand that writing is useful, meaningful and fun. 💙

Try:
🧸 Making labels or little books for toys
🚗 Creating road signs and car wash signs during vehicle play
🏠 Adding signs and labels to small world scenes
🍽️ Making menus and order pads for a pretend café

The best part? You can use things you already have at home, such as paper, cardboard boxes and old notepads.

Remember, every mark your child makes is a step on their writing journey. Keep it playful, follow their interests and enjoy learning together! 😊

🌈🩷📚 ROTHERHAM LOVES READING… AND SO DO OUR TINY TALKERS! 📚💙🌈

Hello families! Are you ready for some fantastic summer story adventures with your Tiny Talkers? ☀️🏖️📖

July & August’s Rotherham Loves Reading book picks are full of fun, imagination and opportunities to get little ones chatting! 🐣✨

🦁📦 Discover animals and surprises together with Dear Zoo
🦈🌳 Join in the searching and spotting fun with Shark in the Park
🏖️👵💛 Enjoy a wonderful family day out with Jo Jo and Gran Gran Go to the Beach

Why not make it a Tiny Talkers summer adventure? 🌞🎒
Visit your local Rotherham library, choose a book together, find a shady spot in the park, curl up in the garden, or snuggle on the sofa…and enjoy a story together 📚✨

Reading with your child helps build language, encourages curiosity, develops listening skills, and creates lots of opportunities to chat about what you can see, hear and discover together 🥰🗣️

🌟 Happy reading, Tiny Talkers! 🌟