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…
Our experience of the Immersive Projector
A child can learn the differences between light and shadow by exploring, observing, and creating with the use of materials within their reach. These materials enable them to reason, understand, and explain the intention of a phenomenon like the one we had the opportunity to observe and experience today.
One…
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…
When I was a busy school SENCO I’d often have teachers asking me for resources to help their children. I would always give them what I had from my cupboard but with a limited budget I often had to find resources that were cost effective and very, very versatile. Now as Head of Service with…
Discover engaging activity ideas to enhance fine motor skills, promote early writing, and foster a love for learning. Let the glow captivate young learners and make their educational journey shine bright.
Building Foundations
In the early years, fostering a love for learning and building the foundations is crucial. One exciting resource that can light up the…