How Glow and Light Supports Learning and Development

Written by Michelle Reid Glow and light can spark curiosity in children and resources can be a powerful tool to use in early years settings, to support learning and development. Michelle Reid, Content Editor at TTS, explores a few of the different ways that Glow and Light supports learning and development in early years settings. Attention…

BySimone Francis1 December 20250Comments

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The Importance of Light in Learning Spaces

Written by Carol Allen Setting up our learning spaces When we set up spaces in our classrooms and settings, we consider furniture layouts, wall displays, storage and resources. The care with which we arrange and organise the components help us to create a learning environment which will support learning, activities and the needs of our…

BySimone Francis27 November 20250Comments

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How to Introduce Light and Glow into Learning

Written by Michelle Reid Before introducing light and glow resources into your setting, it’s helpful to consider how to make them even more effective for both you and your children. Our Content Editor, Michelle Reid, shares a few things to consider: Choose the right space You don’t need a full sensory or dark room to…

BySimone Francis17 November 20250Comments

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Strategies for Fostering an Inclusive Classroom Environment

Blog written by Catherine Jewkes The world is changing and adapting all the time, and so is education and the children that we teach. With more needs being identified in the young people in our settings, it is more important than ever that we consider the inclusive classroom environments that we create in our own…

BySimone Francis28 October 20250Comments

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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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