Exploring Light and Learning: Using the Colour Changing Easi-Torch in Early Years Settings

Discover three creative and educational ways to use the Colour Changing Easi-Torch in an early years setting. The Colour Changing Easi Torch is a must-have addition to any early years classroom or childcare setting. This simple yet captivating rechargeable torch changes colour at the touch of a button, making it a versatile and engaging tool for young…

BySimone Francis11 July 20250Comments

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New Colour Changing Easi-Torches

A V2 of a very popular line the Easi-torches. This set of six pastel-coloured torches have the added addition of four light settings blue, red, green or white. The RGB bulbs allow for investigating light as well as exploration with colour mixing! Each torch has a clear beam and focus making them perfect for fun…

BySimone Francis9 July 20250Comments

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Unlocking Creativity and Communication: TTS Recordable Talking Frogs by Hayley Winter

Every EYFS setting is always continually looking for ways to promote oracy, vocabulary and children’s communication skills. In the realm of early childhood education, tools that seamlessly blend play with learning are invaluable. The new recordable talking frogs stand out as a dynamic resource that fosters imaginative play, enhances literacy, and bolsters communication skills. Imaginative Play Imaginative…

BySimone Francis1 July 20250Comments

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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

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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

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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

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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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