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Thinking about joy Recently I have been thinking about the concept of “joy”. I have been thinking back to my own childhood which was full to the brim with joy.…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners TTS

Little Lockdowners Webinar: Panellist FAQs

Following the TTS Little Lockdowners webinar on 5th May, our panel of experts received lots of great questions relating to the topics and themes discussed. In this article, we share…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners TTS

Using the Magic of Picture Books to Explore Feelings and Emotions – The Colour monster by Anna Llenas

Young children may be little, but this doesn't stop them from experiencing BIG feelings. Picture books can provide the perfect stimulus for exploring feelings and emotions. They enable children to…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners TTS

Little Lockdowners Webinar: FAQs

Following the TTS Little Lockdowners webinar, we have received lots of great questions and requests for additional content and support. In this article, we highlight our answers to your questions,…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners Loose Parts Play TTS

Loose Parts Play for Babies and Pre-school aged Children

Let’s not forget that loose parts are nothing new. Block play and treasure baskets are a staple in every early year’s environment and offer the same benefits and experiences. They’re open-ended, developmentally…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners Loose Parts Play TTS Wellbeing

Loose Parts Play – What’s all the fuss about?

Why loose parts play? The topic of Loose Parts Play has become very popular over the last few years. The reason the subject has become so popular is that people…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners Panellists TTS

Professor David Daley: Enhancing Inhibitory Control in Early Years

What are inhibitory controls? Inhibitory controls are an important part of our executive functioning system, which help to regulate children’s behaviour. Specifically, an inhibitory control operates like an early warning…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners TTS Wellbeing

Effects of the Pandemic on Children in the Early Years

In March 2020, the Covid pandemic hit the UK and the first of several lockdowns occurred. We have all been affected by this and children are no exception. I spoke…

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May 2022

Early Years Little Lockdowners Outdoor TTS Wellbeing

The Importance of Outdoor Play for our Children’s Mental Health

Kay Miller is the MD and co-founder of The Den Kit Co. She left her post as Head Teacher of a rural Shropshire primary school (where she also qualified as…

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May 2022

Early Years Science Steam TTS

Why is STEAM Important in the Early Years?

Introduction to Little STEAMers I’m Laura and I teach Little STEAMers classes for children aged 2-5 where we learn about STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and maths) with hands-on practical…

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Early Years

Ben Kingston-Hughes: Bringing Joy to our Children

Little Lockdowners Webinar: Panellist FAQs

Using the Magic of Picture Books to Explore Feelings and Emotions – The Colour monster by Anna Llenas

Little Lockdowners Webinar: FAQs

Loose Parts Play for Babies and Pre-school aged Children

Loose Parts Play – What’s all the fuss about?

Professor David Daley: Enhancing Inhibitory Control in Early Years

Effects of the Pandemic on Children in the Early Years

The Importance of Outdoor Play for our Children’s Mental Health

Why is STEAM Important in the Early Years?

Science Sparks’ Top Primary Science Resources

Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

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