Welcome!
Talk4Meaning is the free-to-download space created for you, by me, Michael Jones.
All of the information on this site comes from my experience working with children and from the work of colleagues and organisations that I admire. I worked for over 30 years as a speech and language therapist, teacher, advisory teacher, and trainer. I taught in nursery, primary, middle and special schools, and headed the Traveller Education Support Service in Luton. For three years I led the Every Child a Talker (ECaT) projects in Luton, Bedford and Thurrock.
Until recently, I provided practical training across the UK and abroad and now concentrate mainly on writing about young children’s language and learning.However, if you are looking for practical training on early language development and learning, I highly recommend you contact Bhavna Acharya and Debbie Brace and Katja O’Neill and Sue Thomas.
So take a look inside and let me know what you think!
Michael
Michael's book on language and mark making is now available from Lawrence Educational /Yellow Door
Michael's new book was published in November 2015
Click the photo to read an article about language and mark making.
Read a recent article by Michael on language and children's behaviour.
Michael Jones and Judith Twani's new book about language and maths. For more info click on the photo
To read Michael's latest blog post, click on the photo
Read a recent article about children and adults sharing ideas
For details about Michael and Maggie Johnson's book about quiet children, click on the photo
Michael's practical guide to supporting young children with communication difficulties
Watch a TV interview with Michael, discussing selective mutism
Click on this photo to read an article about supporting quiet children