Time to Talk : A Programme to Develop Oral and Social Interaction Skills for Reception and Key Stage One

School can be a frustrating and confusing experience for children who have not developed their communication skills. not only will access to the curriculum be difficult, so will developing co-operative skills and friendships.

This book has been developed to teach and develop oral language and social interaction skills to children aged 4-6.

Containing 40 sessions, designed to take place two to three times a week, the book aims to help teachers to develop the "rules" of interaction with the help of the character Ginger the Bear, who features in all the activities.

Skills taught include: eye contact; taking turns; sharing; greetings; awareness of feelings; giving; following instructions; listening; paying attention; and play skills.

The book should provide a useful resource for Literacy Hour and curriculum Key Stage 1.