EYFS Oracy Lesson Plan 

This lesson is all about helping children talk, listen, and share in a fun and relaxed way. It’s designed for ages 3–5 and lasts around 30 minutes, giving everyone time to join in without feeling rushed. 

Theme: All About Me – Sharing My Favourite Toy 

Children love talking about things that matter to them! This theme encourages them to share stories about their favourite toy, helping them build confidence and learn to express themselves. It’s a great way to develop language skills while celebrating their individuality. 

Focus Area: Communication & Language 

The session focuses on: 

• Speaking – giving children the chance to describe and talk about their toy. 
• Listening – learning to pay attention when others speak. 
• Understanding – using and recognising descriptive words. 

By the end of the session, children will feel more confident using words to share ideas and respond to others. 

Learning Objectives 

• Express ideas and emotions through talk to build vocabulary and conversational skills. 
• Listen carefully to others during discussions. 
• Take turns speaking to promote respectful communication. 
• Provide positive feedback during interactions to encourage confidence and collaboration. 
• Develop speech clarity and social communication competence through structured activities. 

Resources 

• Talk box or show-and-tell bag – to make the session interactive. 
• Soft toy – used as a demonstration aid. 
• Talking stick or microphone prop – to help manage speaking turns. 
• Carpet area – for group discussions and activities. 
• Visual support cards – to reinforce language cues such as “My name is” and “I like”. 

Starter (Warm-Up & Hook) 

• Begin with a circle time greeting song to energise the children. 
• Tell the children: “Today we are going to be brave speakers and talk about our favourite toy.” 
• Model the activity by showing your own toy and giving a detailed description. 
• Sing enthusiastically: “Hello everyone, it’s good to see you!” to create an inviting atmosphere. 

Main Activity (Talk Time) 

• Pass the talking prop around so each child has a turn to speak. 
• Invite small groups of 3–4 children to describe their toy or recall it from memory if they didn’t bring one. 

Use probing questions such as:  

• “What’s your toy’s name?” 
• “What does it look like?” 

Encourage active listening by prompting children to give positive feedback to peers.

Group Reflection (Listening and Responding) 

• Praise children for effective listening and taking turns. 
• Ask them to recall details about a peer’s toy to reinforce memory and attention. 
• Summarise the key descriptive language used during the activity to build vocabulary. 

Differentiation 

For children needing extra support:  

• Provide sentence starters like “My toy is…”. 
• Use visual cues to aid description. 

For confident speakers:  

• Challenge them to add extra descriptive details or ask sequencing questions to enrich their narrative. 

Assessment Opportunities 

Observe and note each childs:  

• Confidence when speaking in small groups. 
• Clarity and structure of speech. 
• Ability to take turns and use descriptive vocabulary. 

Extension Ideas 

• Create a class display titled “Our Favourite Toys” with photos or drawings. 
• Set up a toy shop role-play to stimulate vocabulary and dialogue. 
• Record children’s voices describing their toys. 
• Use emotion cards to add reflection and engagement. 

EYFS Links 

• Communication & Language: Vocabulary development and expressive skills. 
• Personal, Social & Emotional Development: Building confidence and sharing interests.