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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…

Bytomjames5 November 20240Comments

Meet Podcast Guest: Shardi Vaziri

Shardi Vaziri joins our host Ruth Lue-Quee on Series 6 of the TTS Talking Podcast to chat all things to do with Creating Inclusive Spaces in the Early Years. Shardi is an Early Years specialist, writer, and consultant with a particular passion for loose parts and sustainable provision. She writes blogs about all things Early…

Bytomjames4 November 20240Comments

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Simple Cardboard Tube Sparklers for Bonfire Night

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mia Edmunds explains how to make Cardboard Tube Sparklers for Bonfire Night.

Bytomjames31 October 20240Comments

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Simple Rangoli Pattern Paper Plates for Diwali

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mia Edmunds explains how to make simple paper plate designs for Diwali.

Bytomjames17 October 20240Comments

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Simple Tuff Tray Halloween Activities to Inspire Learning

Reading Time: 2 minutes Isabella King explains three fun Tuff Tray activities you can do this Halloween.

Bytomjames14 October 20240Comments

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Bringing Stories to Life: Using Glow People for Creative Storytelling

By Hayley Winter Storytelling is a powerful tool in early childhood development. It not only ignites imagination but also helps children develop language skills, understand emotions, and explore the world around them. One of the most engaging ways to make storytelling interactive and memorable is by using props, and the glow people from TTS offer…

Bytomjames8 October 20240Comments

Curriculum Primary Steam

TTS Training – Transitions in the Early Years

Welcome to the TTS Training page for Transitions in the Early Years. This extended learning will: Inspire reflection and critical thinking. Develop further understanding of often complex and vitally important topics and challenges faced in Early Childhood. Improve practice and ultimately the outcomes and experiences for children, their families and educators too. Provide easy-to-follow…

Bytomjames10 January 20220Comments

World of Education

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Supporting Emotional Regulation with Calming Kittens and Activity Cards

Meet Podcast Guest: Shardi Vaziri

Simple Cardboard Tube Sparklers for Bonfire Night

Simple Rangoli Pattern Paper Plates for Diwali

Simple Tuff Tray Halloween Activities to Inspire Learning

Bringing Stories to Life: Using Glow People for Creative Storytelling

TTS Training – Transitions in the Early Years

Science Sparks’ Top Primary Science Resources

Having Fun with Computer Control and Programming

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