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Use storybooks, rhymes, drama and word games to develop children's vocabulary of opposites Developing literacy

Developing literacy

Use all the fun words and storybooks that focus on opposites to develop children's literacy skills. Help children to enjoy and value being a reader, writer, illustrator or poet by positively encouraging conversation, humour and debate about issues.

We know that talking enhances understanding, so create opportunities to discuss meanings and definitions, and encourage children to ask each other their opinion - even three-year-olds have strong views.

Sharing stories

Most children enjoy sharing and joining in with a story that is being told or read to them, and many story sessions turn into social situations, with lots of talk and reflections and predictions on how the story will develop.

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