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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Big Point Recordable Buttons

In this blog Andrew Whitehouse - a specialist in neuroligical diversity and behaviour - shares his thoughts on the Big Point Recordable Buttons. 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…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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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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Wonder and Light by Paola Lopez

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…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Our Experience with the Immersive Projector

An immersive world, full of possibilities Introducing the children to the Immersive Projector and the environments created was a magical experience. As practitioners, we love seeing the children get up close and personal to this wonderful dome of light. They are truly intrigued and excited to explore and learn. Some children want to touch the light and…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Explore the Possibilities of Eco Build a World with Alice Sharp

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…

ByAna Smith3 September 20230Comments

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Our Adventures with Marvellous Metallics

Introducing our children to the different types of Metallics and the varied explorations they could embark on has been a great adventure. As practitioners, we love to observe our little ones eagerly examining these shiny, interesting resources. They are utterly fascinated, reaching out to touch the Metallic shapes and expressing delight at the reflections they…

ByAna Smith7 August 20230Comments

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Ways to Use Pebbles in Play

The Power of Pebbles in Play: Unearthing the Magic and Learning in the Everyday Why are we Fascinated with Pebbles? Ever since we were cave dwellers, humans, especially children, have been fascinated with stones and pebbles. Ever been on a walk with a child to find their pockets rattling and full of stones and pebbles…

ByAna Smith4 August 20230Comments

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