Oracy Aotearoa New Zealand

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Last but by no means least is Tip number Ten / Tekau! Use Songs and Rhymes

Songs and rhymes are powerful tools for building communication skills. Rhythm, repetition, and fun help tamariki learn new sounds and words.

Our Tip Today is Nine / Iwa: Talk About Your Day First.

Instead of asking lots of questions straight away, start by sharing something from your day. This invites tamariki into conversation without pressure.

Tip Eight / Waru: Share Your Stories

When adults tell stories, kids learn how to tell theirs. Sharing your day helps tamariki learn how to structure and share their own experiences.

Today we're highlighting Tip Seven / Whitu: Encourage Turn Taking, Greetings and Farewells

Oracy grows through everyday social interactions. Practice greetings, goodbyes, and taking turns in conversation. These small rituals help tamariki learn how conversations work.

Tip Six / Ono is: Make a Point of Where Things Are.

It may be obvious, but talking about where things are helps tamariki understand location words. Simple phrases pointing out where things are can strengthen spatial language and understanding.

Todays Tip is number 5, or Rimu. Expand What Your Child Says.

When your child names something, add a little more detail. “Yes, it’s a big orange digger. It’s working on the road. Can you see what he’s wearing on his head?” Expanding their words helps build vocabulary and confidence.

Tip number Four / Whā is: Talk about everyday tasks and routines.

Daily life is full of chances to grow language. Chat about what you're doing as you do it - these help tamariki connect words with actions.

Continuing with our series of Top tips to boost kids' oracy skills!

Today it's Toru - Tip 3: Talk about the order of events.

Helping tamariki understand 'what happens next' builds sequencing skills, a big part of early oracy. Try talking about simple routines as shown here. Little clues like this help our tamariki organise their thoughts and language.