How I take speech and language therapy in to the classroom (2): The ‘helicopter’ launch pad
Author: Karen Hayon & Evi Typadi
Magazine issue: Autumn 08
Page numbers: 25-27
Date: 31 August 2008
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As part of an Early Years Advisory Team early intervention project, Karen Hayon and Evi Typadi investigated whether the whole class ‘helicopter’ story telling and story acting technique (Gussin Paley, 1991) could develop children’s confidence, creativity and communication, particularly those with communication needs or English as an Additional Language. The ethos is child-centred and child initiated, with children dictating their stories - through play or talk - which are then acted out by the class. The project targeted children with particular needs and gradually introduced adult interaction targets as well. The progress of the children and adults is described, and Karen and Evi explain why they believe referred children need to be seen in their nursery context.
