Technology to Support STEAM Lessons

Technology plays a crucial part in STEAM education. Read this blog to explore ways to use technology to support STEAM lessons. Discover how technology can boost creativity and innovation and spark interest in STEAM. What is STEAM? STEAM is an inquiry-based approach to learning, combining Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Mathematics. It encourages pupils…

BySimone Francis9 June 20250Comments

21st Century Learning STEAM

Accessories to enhance your Loti-Bot experiences

Want to enhance your Loti-Bot experiences? Read this blog to find out more about our range of Loti-Bot accessories. Loti-Bot is the perfect STEAM robot that supports computational thinking. Loti-Bot has a variety of useful inputs and outputs to engage pupils. The robot uses a free downloadable Loti-Bot App. This block-based App provides progression between…

BySimone Francis2 June 20250Comments

Blog Early Years

Role Play in the Early Years

As an Early Years practitioner, ever found yourself in the supermarket after a long day at work to find everyone staring at you, with you wondering why? Suddenly, it dawns on you that you are still wearing role play accessories made for you by the children – a paper cape cellotaped to your back, a…

BySimone Francis26 May 20250Comments

Communication and Language

Oracy – An Essential in the Teacher’s Toolkit

Read this blog by Michael Gardner to understand why oracy is a vital part of a teacher’s toolkit and how it already exists in your classrooms.. What is Oracy? In recent months, the concept of oracy has jumped into the education spotlight. Oracy, first coined by Andrew Wilkinson in his 1965 paper, The Concept…

BySimone Francis19 May 20250Comments

21st Century Learning STEAM

TTS Exclusive Webinar: Communication and Language

With challenges faced by increasing screen time, the pandemic and other socio-economic factors, helping children thrive in their learning environments through Communication and Language has never been more important. As a valued partner, we invite you to join our exclusive webinar to discuss supporting students' Communication and Language from Early Childhood to age 12, and…

BySimone Francis14 May 20250Comments

Babies and Toddlers Communication and Language Early Years

5 strategies to develop and support early communication

In this blog Sal McKeown, shares five strategies used by nurseries and settings to develop and support early communication.. At the moment, our public services (e.g. speech and language therapists, educational psychologists and health visitors) are restricted in what they can offer or have prolonged waiting times due to demand. This is hard for nurseries…

BySimone Francis12 May 20250Comments

Communication and Language

Building Oracy into your Curriculum

When the children at The Valley Community School were asked what they would like to be when they grow older, they all had different answers – a hairdresser, a doctor, a builder and so forth. How can we support them with their future hopes and dreams? One of the ways is by building oracy into…

BySimone Francis5 May 20250Comments

Communication and Language

Oracy Skills – Giving everyone a voice

In this blog, Sal McKeown explores the different ways in which we can encourage oracy and give every child a voice. Everyone has a voice but not everyone is always heard. How can we make sure that every child gets the opportunities to develop, use and build oracy into their skill sets? In this blog,…

BySimone Francis14 April 20250Comments

Blog Communication and Language Early Years Inclusive SEN STEAM

Boosting Children’s Language and Communication Skills with Rechargeable Mini Mobile Phones

By Hayley Winter In today’s world, communication is more important than ever, and helping children develop strong language skills early on is key to their success both in school and in life. One innovative tool that can support this development is the rechargeable mini mobile phones set from TTS. These child-friendly devices are designed to…

BySimone Francis8 April 20250Comments

Blog STEAM

Enhancing Children’s Experiences with Glow and Go Bot

Ideas to help enhance learning opportunities with the TTS Glow and Go Bot using construction, reflective materials and creative crafts. If you have a TTS Glow and Go Bot in your setting, then you will know just how captivating it can be for the children. There’s something fascinating about the way it glows and moves,…

BySimone Francis31 March 20250Comments

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