Role Play

Creating Language Rich Learning Environments by Hayley Winter

The importance of language, vocabulary and communication in the Early Years is interwoven throughout the new statutory framework and represented under the guiding principle of enabling environments.    We often think…

How Imaginative Play Contributes to Language Development by Hayley Winter

Imaginative play is more than just a fun activity for children. Still, it also plays a significant role in their language development. When children engage in imaginative play, they create…

An Introduction to the Tiers of Language Development by Hayley Winter

Language development is highly complex, with many different tiers and levels. In this blog, Hayley Winter (@allaboutearlyyears) breaks down what each tier is.  Tier 1 – Basic Vocabulary  Tier one…

5 Ways to Support Reluctant Writers Through Play by Hayley Winter

Early writing, or even writing for all ages, can be daunting for many students. But there are some simple tips you can use to ease the pressure off individuals to…

5 ways to use the Recordable Talking Metallic Gold Stars by Hayley Winter

These recordable talking metallic gold stars have so many uses; below are 5 ideas for using them. Record a special positive message to send home to share with parents  I…

Episode 8: Is continuous play enough? With Simon Airey

Alice is joined by Simon Airey for the final time to talk all things continuous provision, also referenced to as continuous play. Simon begins by explaining what continuous play is,…

Episode 7: Creating language-rich opportunities with Simon Airey

In episode 7 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey to explore how a play-based approach to learning in the Early Years enriches…

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