Building Oracy into your Curriculum

When the children at The Valley Community School were asked what they would like to be when they grow older, they all had different answers – a hairdresser, a doctor, a builder and so forth. How can we support them with their future hopes and dreams? One of the ways is by building oracy into…

BySimone Francis5 May 20250Comments

Communication and Language

Oracy Skills – Giving everyone a voice

In this blog, Sal McKeown explores the different ways in which we can encourage oracy and give every child a voice. Everyone has a voice but not everyone is always heard. How can we make sure that every child gets the opportunities to develop, use and build oracy into their skill sets? In this blog,…

BySimone Francis14 April 20250Comments

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

Blog STEAM

Enhancing Children’s Experiences with Glow and Go Bot

Ideas to help enhance learning opportunities with the TTS Glow and Go Bot using construction, reflective materials and creative crafts. If you have a TTS Glow and Go Bot in your setting, then you will know just how captivating it can be for the children. There’s something fascinating about the way it glows and moves,…

BySimone Francis31 March 20250Comments

Blog Learning with Light

The importance of glow play for children by Hayley Winter

In recent years, glow play has become an increasingly popular way to engage children in meaningful and imaginative learning experiences. The vibrant and mesmerising glow of specially designed resources creates a sensory-rich environment that stimulates children’s curiosity and creativity. By incorporating glow play into early years settings, educators can provide children with unique opportunities…

BySimone Francis19 February 20250Comments

Blog

TTS 2025 Catalogues

Our TTS 2025 Catalogues are Online! To continue to support you as our valued partners, we are delighted to share with you our mini 2025 catalogues! Expand or refine your range, or share the catalogue with your customers and help support young learners in 2025 and beyond. We’ve carefully selected resources that bring everything from…

BySimone Francis19 February 20250Comments

Blog STEAM

Celebrating 20 years of Bee-Bot

Buzzing Into The Future!! What an incredible journey it has been! As we begin to wrap up the festivities of Bee-Bot's 20th birthday celebration, we can't help but reflect on the impact this little robot has made in the world of education, especially in teaching coding fundamentals. The Transformation Of Our Resident Blue-Bot To Our…

BySimone Francis15 October 20240Comments

21st Century Learning Blog STEAM

Introducing the Loti-Bot Web App

A Massive Push Forward With Our Robotic Software We are excited to announce that our innovation team at TTS has been working hard to enhance the usability of our robotic apps. As a result, we have some great news to share with you! The Loti-Bot web app is now available for use on laptops, Chromebooks,…

BySimone Francis19 September 20240Comments

Blog Communication and Language Inclusive SEN

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

Blog Communication and Language Early Years Inclusive SEN STEAM

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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