TTS Talking Early Years Episode 12 | Effective Oracy Interventions with Adam Marycz
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Sep 4, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Adam Marycz, an early years education consultant with over 14 years in teaching and nursery management, shares effective strategies for fostering oracy in children. He emphasizes the significance of understanding children's needs and providing them with comfortable spaces for interaction. Adam also offers tips on enhancing language skills during mealtimes and how micro-moments can make a difference in child development. Learn how to nurture children's internal dialogue and support their communication in everyday settings.
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Everyday Moments Build Oracy
- Oracy builds through everyday interactions like circle time, family photos and mealtimes rather than only formal lessons.
- Two-way dialogue, not monologue, is essential for relationship and emotional development.
Family Photos And News Sharing Work
- Adam recalls using family photos and 'news' sharing to prompt meaningful child-led talk.
- He highlights these moments as simple, effective starters for rich conversation.
Balance One-to-One And Alone Time
- Spend regular one-to-one time with children through stories, play and scaffolding to build confidence and language.
- Offer alone-time and tailored interactions depending on each child's preference and needs.
