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An initiative of the Oxford Craniofacial Unit Speech and Language Therapy Team, Language Launchpad is a collection of evidence-based resources created to develop the language and communication skills of children approaching school age (generally aged 3-5 years) through interactive reading. All activities have been designed and written by our Craniofacial Specialist Speech and Language Therapists.
Choose a story book (one of your own, or one from our resources section).
Pick a Launchpad Card (suitable for any book) or a Rocket Card (specific to the books listed) from our Resources page.
Read the story with your child, and link in the advice from your Launchpad or Rocket Card.
Language Launchpad is an initiative of the Oxford Craniofacial Unit Speech and Language Therapy Team.