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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · 2h

Great to have got to this point.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · 3h

We now have a cover for the Word Aware Concepts Assessment. Actually 2 covers, as there are 2 volumes.
Fantastic covers for which we will hope will be useful tools for EY teachers and SaLT.
www.routledge.com/Word-Aware-C...
@lang4think.bsky.social

Word Aware Concepts Assessment: Levels 1-6

A strong understanding of conceptual vocabulary in the Early Years supports children’s communication and thinking and forms the foundation for later mathematical and scientific learning. The Word Awar...

www.routledge.com

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · 1d

Yes!

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · 2d

@wordaware.bsky.social and I are very excited that we now have on demand training.
- A short free training
- Training for visiting professional such as speech and language therapists or advisory teachers.
- Training for setting staff.
Training can be found on thinkingtalking.podia.com

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · 4d

Lovely podcast. Very interesting.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jul 17

@lang4think.bsky.social and I are greatly indebted to @mariegascoigne.bsky.social and the team at Better Communication www.bettercommunication.org.uk/the-balanced.... And also evaluation team at RAND, University of Leeds as well as EEF.

Concept Cat Intervention Trial with Education Endowment Foundation : Better Communication

www.bettercommunication.org.uk

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jul 1

We launched our ew book, 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts n the Early Years' last week. If you missed it but wish to know more about how to teach these challenging abstract words then take a look at the recording. @lang4think.bsky.social
youtu.be/nii7CsUVBgI?...

CC Book launch video

YouTube video by Word Aware

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · Jul 14

New dates for Language for Behaviour and Emotions course are now up on our website. 2 day courses and 1/2 day courses, thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo.... All run by the authors myself, @wordaware.bsky.social and @melaniespeechie.bsky.social.

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Jun 3

Early language development is a key for life and learning, so come along on June 11th for our next 'Word Aware Early Years' course and learn how you can promote all children's spoken vocabulary.
Includes Concept Cat.
@lang4think.bsky.social

thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...

Front cover of Word Aware2: teaching vocabulary

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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · Jun 3

Surely it is finally time to end the failed privatisation experiment and bring water back into public hands so it can be run for the good of everyone, not for shareholders' profit? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Thames Water preferred bidder KKR pulls out of rescue deal

Future of troubled supplier in doubt as US private equity group says it cannot proceed with acquiring £4bn stake

www.theguardian.com

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · May 17

Really excited to receive a copy of the new Concept Cat book. @wordaware.bsky.social

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · May 9

Concept Cat is coming soon!
It is an evidence based whole class approach for teaching concepts such as 'together, through and narrow' in Early Years. Book includes teaching guides for 150 concepts
@lang4think.bsky.social
20% discount for orders until July 31st
www.routledge.com/Concept-Cat-...

Cover of Concept Cat book with image of cat on it, save 20% using code 25SME2 until 31st July

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Apr 9

Two 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions' courses coming up in May.
2 day assessment and planning, and half day intervention. Create an 'LFBE team' in your workplace.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · Apr 2

All signed

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Apr 2

I just found out that one of my books has first been pirated and then used by Meta to train its AI. No acknowledgement and no money came my way.
This has to stop. The Society of Authors have organised this petition to the UK government. Please show your support.

chng.it/FqvrjYKVvW

Sign the Petition

Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Mar 31

We are running our 'Word Aware training for trainers' course again in November. If you want to support schools to use our whole school approach for supporting vocabulary, then this is for you. 5 half days, on line. Details: thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo... @lang4think.bsky.social

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lang4think.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social · Mar 29

It's the long term support that made the difference

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Mar 12

Join us next week for a FREE lunchtime seminar on measuring the impact of 'Language for Behaviour and Emotions.' Suited to those using the approach. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
@melaniespeechie.bsky.social @lang4think.bsky.social

emojis for 'hurt, jealous. disgusted and guilty.'

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Feb 3

Word Aware is our tried and tested approach to developing vocabulary. Our aim is to get it right in the classroom so more children learn words. Next course is Feb 10th. thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
We can also come to you for INSET, online or in person. @lang4think.bsky.social

Two children standing at the top of a mountain waving a flag 'effective word learners'. Part way up the mountain are three steps: 1: get excited abut words (with a smiley face), 2 teach words (with a star) and 3 independent word learning (with a thought cloud). At base of image is 'whole school approach supported by families.'

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · Jan 25

It’s shameful that an incoming govt has had to legislate because since 2010, the UK has sidelined vulnerable kids. It’s another symptom of the right wing cruelty US Bishop Budde so bravely articulated this week. We must do better. #EduSky yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/educati...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Dec 17

Training courses for Language for Behaviour and Emotions, Language for Thinking and Word Aware are al online, reasonably priced and delivered by the authors, @lang4think.bsky.social, @melaniespeechie.bsky.social & me.
Details and booking: https://buff.ly/3DkiJmf

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Anna Sowerbutts @pinch-of-salt.bsky.social · Dec 13

Currently updating our team's annual DLD #DevLangDis diagnosis training; this paper by Hardman, @rosherman.bsky.social, @drfionakyle.bsky.social @susanebbels.bsky.social & Morgan is VERY helpful in clarifying when to diagnose DLD in D/deaf + Hard of Hearing children www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12...

Identifying Developmental Language Disorder in Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants: A Case Study of Three Children

(1) Background: While spoken language learning delays are assumed for deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) children after cochlear implant (CI), many catch up with their hearing peers. Some DHH children wit...

www.mdpi.com

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Dec 13

Updated our website and if you look closely you'll see our forthcoming book 'Concept Cat: teaching concepts in the Early Years.' It's a feasible, fun and effective approach #STEM #EarlyYears. @lang4think.bsky.social
Linked videos out now via @liftlessons.bsky.social

thinkingtalking.co.uk

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Lift Lessons @liftlessons.bsky.social · Dec 10

Concept Cat is our vocabulary resource for #EarlyYears. It takes the work of @wordaware.bsky.social & @lang4think.bsky.social and brings it to life. Settings love this approach. Research results from EEF out next year. In the meantime take a peek: bsky.app/profile/lift...

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Word Aware @wordaware.bsky.social · Dec 3

'Meet DLD' is the title of this children's book by parent of child with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), and specialist teacher, Loren Crisp. A gentle way for families to talk about DLD with their child. Could your service start a loan library for families?
www.waterstones.com/book/meet-dl...

Cover of a children's book, with 4 cartoon type characters all wearing red clothing. Title of the book is obscured. Author's name is Loren Crisp

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