Talk through Play: A practical oracy and communication toolkit for EYFS and KS1. A complete toolkit designed to support high-quality talk, interaction and communication through play in Nursery, Reception and Key Stage 1.

Created by experienced educators and in collaboration with Sarah (The Dyslexic Leader) (@thedyslexicleader- Instagram), this resource brings together practical strategies, clear guidance and ready-to-use materials to help you build confident communicators in your classroom.

What’s included?

• A clear teacher guide to oracy, communication and interaction in EYFS and KS1
• An Adult Interaction Toolkit to support high-quality conversations in the moment
• Provision prompt cards to develop talk across continuous provision areas
• Developing Talk cards to support maths, storytelling and thinking language
• A bank of adult-led talk plans to model and extend language through shared experiences
• Desk cards and sentence stems to support children to articulate their ideas
• Guidance on embedding talk in routines, partner talk and group discussions
• Support for all learners, including children with lower language development
• Home link ideas to support communication beyond the classroom

Why teachers love it

• Supports purposeful, play-based learning while strengthening communication and language
• Moves beyond activities to focus on high-quality adult interaction
• Provides practical, ready-to-use strategies that fit into real classroom practice
• Aligns with the EYFS framework and supports progression into KS1
• Helps children develop confidence, vocabulary and the ability to express their thinking

How can I use this in my classroom?

• Use the toolkit to guide adult interactions during continuous provision and play
• Support adult-led sessions with structured talk plans and shared experiences
• Embed talk across the day through routines, group work and classroom interactions
• Provide children with sentence stems and prompts to support independent communication
• Use as a CPD tool to support staff understanding of oracy and interaction

This resource is ideal for EYFS and KS1 practitioners who want to build strong communication, language and thinking through purposeful, play-based learning, without adding unnecessary workload.

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💡 This resource is also included in the Is it Time to Play? Membership, giving you access to a wide range of planning tools, resources and ongoing support.