5 Ways to Use Giant Teapots by Hayley Winter

I love these outdoor giant colourful teapots. They are just so fun and to state the obvious, HUGE! These have got to be a stable for any outdoor water area. This pack of 4 teapots are perfect for 10 months and up and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are 5 ideas you might…

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10 Ways to Play with Sand by Hayley Winter

Playing in sand is a great way to get children to work on their motor skills as well as a great resource to build new vocabulary into their everyday language.   A sand and water tray and a stable area of an Early Years setting. Playing in sand is a great way to get children to…

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Young boy coding

Episode 2: The coding journey continued: Robotics in KS2 (Key Stage 2) and beyond

In episode 2 of the TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast, Mark Steed is joined by two members of Kellet School in Hong Kong - Andy Tallet, Digital Technology Lead, and Liam Murphy, Innovation Lead.  Andy and Liam explain how you can drive forward the computational skills learned in Key Stage 1 and integrate technology with the curriculum. Empowering…

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Gardening in EYFS by Hayley Winter

With ever more children growing up in housing without a garden, it is vital that settings enable children to enjoy the many benefits of gardening activities.  Now let’s start off being completely honest with you… I am not a green fingered gardener BUT this young gardener grab and go kit is perfect for a novice…

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Mud Kitchen Play by Hayley Winter

Firstly, who doesn’t love getting involved with nature and mud play! Surely, we all remember as children making mud pies and potions of our own. My version of a mud pie when I was at school was digging a part of the field up and squirting in our water bottles to mix with a stick…

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A woman and young boy play in dark den with light up toys

Episode 2: Emotionally secure learning environments with Olivia Kirkby

During this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp and Olivia Kirkby continue the conversation on creating enticing, language-rich learning environments. This week, Alice and Olivia focus on exploring the emotional environment.     How do we create safe, secure and cosy places for play-based learning? And why is the emotional environment so integral…

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Listen on Podcast.co: TTS Talking Early Years Podcast

Welcome to the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast. Each week, we’ll be joined by global experts, early years practitioners, and in-house educational experts at TTS as we discuss everything Early Years! Click here to listen on Podcast.co > Our podcast hosts and guests will be sharing practical guidance and inspiration for your settings, signposting you to relevant resources,…

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Listen on Podcast.co: TTS Talking Teachers’ Podcast

Introducing the TTS Talking Teachers’ Podcast. This new series from TTS aims to equip teachers with fresh ideas and inspiration for the classroom and beyond. Click here to listen on Podcast.co > Each week, podcast hosts, Mark Steed and Steven Bollar, will be joined by different educational experts from across the globe offering exclusive insights, inspiration,…

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Alice Sharp: Meet our TTS Talking Series 2 Podcast Host

Alice started life in 1990 as a Primary teacher. Headed to Brighton and moved into Nurseries and reception class. On return to Scotland, she continued to teach in the Early Years until taking up a lecturing post.  From being a senior lecturer in Early Years at Glasgow College, the Scottish Independent Nursery Association (SINA) invited…

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