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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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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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

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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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Sensory Space Resources

In this blog, Sarah from Brookfield Primary School tells us about the resources they included when creating a sensory space for their children. She gives insights into some of the items chosen and explains how they were used. Introducing Brookfield Primary School Brookfield Primary is a two form entry school. It is part of the…

BySimone Francis16 July 20240Comments

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How to Support SEND Children with Programming

From tactile touch to touching screen Programming a computer can seem a rather abstract task. Text on a screen, interspersed with various bits of punctuation, all recognisable but somehow a bit jumbled up, which translates to an action, perhaps as an animation in front of you, or in the response of a device – a…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Introducing Kitt: he might just become your new sensory management coach!

Sometimes, when you’re on a diet you might need a friend to help talk you down when you just need a cream cake! It can be a bit like that when your sensory needs are a bit off kilter. When your sensory needs mean that you can’t quite focus so you can’t manage them alone you might…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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