Developing Language and Reading

In this blog we explore ways to help develop language and reading and create a language rich environment. Language & Reading When you open a book, You will find, A poem, a tale, Of every kind! When you speak the words, You will see, Something for you, And something for me! Language Language underpins progress,…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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Technology to support Communication and Language

In this blog, Jodie Lopez, an ex-primary school teacher and education technology expert, reflects on her thoughts about how technology supports communication and language development. Developing Communication When thinking about language acquisition in the early years, we imagine all of the activities which encourage listening and when developmentally appropriate, speaking. Singing nursery rhymes, discussions during…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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Big Point Recordable Buttons

In this blog Andrew Whitehouse shares his thoughts on Big Point Recordable Buttons. People who know me well will tell you that I tend to get very excited about colour coding, and alternative modes of recording, so guess what… TTS have given me a resource that is both of these things and much more. So,…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

Blog Communication and Language Early Years Inclusive SEN STEAM

Bringing Enjoyment Back Into Writing

Recent findings from the Annual Literacy Survey show that enjoyment of writing is at one of the lowest levels we have evidenced since 2010. National Literacy Trust, 2023 Losing the love of writing Over the years, it seems like an adventure into the magical world of writing has turned into a bit of a slog for…

BySimone Francis29 August 20240Comments

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The Importance of Light and Shadow Play in the Early Years

The Magical World of Light and Shadow The world of light and shadow is a magical one, full of wonder and amazement. For young children, this world can be particularly enchanting. It is a world where shapes and colours dance together, where imaginations come alive, and where new discoveries are made every day. Igniting Curiosity and…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

Blog Communication and Language Early Years Inclusive SEN STEAM

Recordable Talking Panel by Andrew Whitehouse

Every now and then I come across a resource which absolutely screams multi use at me. The TTS Recordable Talking Panel is just one of those resources. Ironically, it has been around for years, I just had not spotted it! It is such a simple concept. Six little panels in a row on a board, each…

ByAna Smith18 July 20230Comments

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