This term we introduced ‘Talking Boxes’ to the early learning classes.  The children decorate a box and put in up to five items, of their choice, to talk about in front of the class.  The idea behind it is to give every child their chance to talk, improve their vocabulary and build on their confidence in a group situation.  It is also a way of teaching the other children to show respect when their classmate is talking, and to listen to them.  We are encouraging the children to ask questions at the end of each talk.

Thank you so much to the parents for helping the children to decorate their boxes.  We have been very impressed with your efforts.