A practical guide to the 'what', 'how', and 'why' of creative practice for teaching language and literacy in early years settings and classrooms. Based upon the research evidence, this book examines how young children learn to use spoken and written language, and shows how to teach and plan for effective speaking, listening and reading lessons.

Explains how to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) document and how this relates to the National Curriculum and the Primary National Strategy: Framework for teaching for literacy and mathematics. This book offers informative guidance on planning learning and teaching opportunities across the curriculum.