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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

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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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STEAM ahead with the Immersive Projector

Learning through STEAM STEAM is becoming more common in the early years and is central to children’s learning and development in the 21st century. During the first few years of a child’s life, STEAM focuses on self-directed play and exploration rather than direct teaching. It supports an array of valuable lifelong learning skills and may help…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Our Experience with the Immersive Projector

An immersive world, full of possibilities Introducing the children to the Immersive Projector and the environments created was a magical experience. As practitioners, we love seeing the children get up close and personal to this wonderful dome of light. They are truly intrigued and excited to explore and learn. Some children want to touch the light and…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Explore the Possibilities of Eco Build a World with Alice Sharp

The TTS Build a World was developed with award-winning and internationally respected early years specialist, Alice Sharp. During her visit to Kirktonholme Nursery. Alice Sharp shares with us the possibilities of exploration, imaginative play and so much more using this open-ended resource. Open-ended opportunities with Build a World Children are always eager to explore and experiment, they especially love…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Creative Crates – A Multifunctional Resource

Creative Crates – a staple for any Early Years environment I love open ended resources that spark children’s natural curiosity to explore and fuel their imaginations. So for me these strong, safe, multifunctional creative crates are a staple for any early years environment Crates are an ideal resource for children from the age of three. At…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Learning and Play with Marvellous Metallics

Children’s fascination with shiny objects, like coins, keys, and Metallic resources, is often referred to as the ‘Magpie Effect.’ The captivating treasures found in our Marvellous Metallic range have a special allure for children. This makes them an excellent catalyst for learning and play. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the various ways children can engage…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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The Value of Guttering in Outdoor Play

Water play is one of the keen favourites within my setting so I find guttering to be one of my go to items. Previously, I would collect shorter off cuts or purchase larger pieces from a DIY store. But, the TTS jumbo guttering is a superb example of why you should save to purchase a high quality outdoor item…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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Let’s get Learning with Eco Build a World

Eco Build a World Eco Build a World is a set of various loose parts that can be connected together to provide a rich variety of play scenarios. This collection can be used as manipulatives, construction, role play, small world play and a plethora of STEAM activities. A versatile resource with numerous learning outcomes. Here are…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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