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…

Episode 6: The power of connections with Simon Airey

Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey, an educator with over 20 years’ experience of teaching, working in specialist provision and the EYFS. In this episode, Alice and Simon explore…

Episode 5: The importance of imaginative role play with Simon Airey

Alice Sharp is joined by Simon Airey, an educator with over 20 years’ experience of teaching, working in specialist provision and the EYFS. Simon is passionate about facilitating open-ended play-based…

Episode 4: Using open-ended resources to enhance language development with Olivia Kirkby

During this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp and Olivia Kirkby talk all things resources. Olivia shares the importance of open-ended resources in the Early Years…

Episode 3: The importance of quality interactions with Olivia Kirkby

During this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp and Olivia Kirkby explore the importance of quality interactions in the Early Years and the role practitioners must…

Den Making by Hayley Winter

Den making is much more about the process of building it than the wow of the product at the end. Although children can get pretty creative when it comes to…

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.…

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.  …

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…

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…

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