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Questions for reflection
- How do you balance systematic phonics with daily opportunities for rich talk, storytelling, and sound play?
- When supporting children to build vocabulary and express their ideas, how could tools such as story sacks or props supplement your teaching?
- How do you help children to notice and understand patterns in language? Could strategies like echo reading support this in your setting?
- How can you help children to deepen their understanding of familiar books and stories?
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