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 have used these in my classroom daily to record and send home a positive message to parents about a child, and I wish you could see…

12 July 2023

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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 enjoy writing more. These include: 1. Remember to go slow to go fast later Motor and pre-writing skills are vital to everything that comes before writing…

12 July 2023

Early Years Podcast Role Play TTS

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 consists of the most basic words. These words rarely require direct instruction and typically do not have multiple meanings. Sight words, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and early…

12 July 2023

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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 scenarios, characters, and stories, which helps them to develop their language skills in several ways. In this blog, I share 5 ways that imaginative play contributes…

12 July 2023

Early Years Podcast Role Play TTS

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 that “Language Rich Learning Environments” constitutes labelling absolutely everything in sight. Yet, the practitioners who understand child development and use effective strategies to promote communication skills…

12 July 2023

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 5: Intergenerational Practice

Course content: This topic has been developed with Liz Ludden and Sue Egersdorff, co-founders of Ready Generations, a charity dedicated to making a difference in lifelong learning by becoming a leader of intergenerational practice and provision. The course introduces what intergenerational practice is, the benefits of this on children’s learning and development, as well as…

12 July 2023

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 4: Developing Key Foundation Skills Through Play

Course content: This topic has been developed with Mariana Carazo, Educator and Play-based Learning Advocate. The course covers the importance of play-based learning and the impact this has on children's development of key skills in the Early Years. This content assessment aims to enhance your understanding of the strategies, resources, and practices that support language…

12 July 2023

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 3: Language Development in the Early Years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Kate Freeman, a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist and Consultant and the author of a series of books focusing on early language development. The course focuses on the critical role of speech and language development in promoting early literacy skills in young children and aims to…

12 July 2023

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 2: Imaginative Role Play in the Early Years

Course content: This topic has been developed with Simon Airey, an Experienced Educator (EYFS & Special provision). The course covers imaginative role play and the impact this has on children's development of key skills in the Early Years. This content assessment aims to enhance your understanding of the strategies, resources, and practices that support language…

12 July 2023

Podcast Series 2

CPD Topic 1: Creating Enabling Learning Environments

Course content: This topic has been developed with Olivia Kirkby, Early Years Consultant at TTS. The course covers the importance of the physical and emotional environments and the impact this has on children's development of key skills in the Early Years. This content assessment aims to enhance your understanding of the strategies, resources, and practices…

12 July 2023

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