Every EYFS setting is always continually looking for ways to promote oracy, vocabulary and children’s communication skills. In the realm of early childhood education, tools that seamlessly blend play with learning are invaluable. The new recordable talking frogs stand out as a dynamic resource that fosters imaginative play, enhances literacy, and bolsters communication skills.
Imaginative Play
Imaginative…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…