Engaging Ways to Teach Number Facts with Eggcellent Maths

Mental maths doesn’t have to be scary or always taught by rote. If you’re looking for fun ways to teach number facts or make mental arithmetic more engaging, then Eggcellent Maths might just be the resource you are looking for. Helping children to become fluent in number facts – such as addition and subtraction number bonds, multiplication…

Bysfrancis13 May 20250Comments

Early Years Podcast Podcast Series 6

Episode 10 | Building an Inclusive Indoor Environment with Shardi Vaziri

Ruth Lue-Quee is joined again by Shardi Vaziri, to discuss building strategies to create an inclusive indoor environment. Shardi highlights how designing an accessible classroom helps with children’s independence and supports their overall learning journey. Practical tips for practitioners The conversation highlights the need for practitioners to be mindful of how children approach and interact…

Bysfrancis23 April 20250Comments

Curriculum TTS

Oracy Skills – Giving everyone 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, Sal McKeown explores ways in which we can develop those all important oracy skills to achieve this. I came across a…

Bysfrancis14 April 20250Comments

Curriculum TTS

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…

Bysfrancis18 March 20250Comments

Early Years Outdoor TTS

Common Play Behaviours and Skill Progression in the Water Play Area by Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg

Reading Time: 6 minutes Alistair Bryce-Clegg dives into the topic of common play behaviours & skill progression when it comes to the water play area.

Bysfrancis18 February 20250Comments

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Supporting Emotional Regulation with Calming Kittens and Activity Cards

By Hayley Winter Emotional regulation is a critical skill for children to develop, as it helps them navigate the ups and downs of life with resilience and understanding. For many children, learning to manage their emotions can be challenging, especially in stressful or overwhelming situations. The calming kittens from TTS offer a gentle and effective…

Bysfrancis18 February 20250Comments

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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…

Bysfrancis17 February 20250Comments

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The importance of glow play for children by Hayley Winter

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hayley Winter shares how Glow Play can engage children in meaningful and imaginative learning experiences.

Bysfrancis17 February 20250Comments

Curriculum Early Years Primary SEN TTS

Ideas For Using A Sensory Tent

In this blog, we explore what a sensory tent is, how to create one, and how they can support children. Mark Chadsgrove, Head of Service at Chadsgrove School Support Services, also explores the different ideas for using a sensory tent that sometimes go beyond the obvious. What is a sensory tent or dark den? Many…

Bysfrancis22 October 20240Comments

Early Years Inspire TTS

Encouraging Gross Motor Skills in The Toddler Room

From Wobbling to Walking – Activities to Encourage Gross Motor Skills in Toddlers In this blog, Sal McKeown will explore different resources and activities that will encourage gross motor skills in toddlers and look how to get children from the wobbling to walking stage. My son didn’t walk until he was nearly 17 months old.…

Bysfrancis16 October 20240Comments

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