Tiny Talkers Rotherham

31/05/2026

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The National Literacy Trust's early years newsletter is filled with free activities and tips for parents. Each one will help develop your 0-5 year old's early speech, language and communication skills. All the little things you do with your 0-5 year olds help them to learn. Sometimes we just need an idea of where to start.

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30/05/2026

🌟 Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work from home, set your own hours, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children and their families?

If so, childminding could be the perfect path for you.

We’re hosting a FREE Childminding Information Session and you’re invited!
📅 Wednesday 24th March
🕐 6pm – 7pm
📍 Online

This friendly, informal session is ideal for anyone curious about becoming a childminder — whether you’re ready to take the next step or just starting to explore the idea.

You’ll have the chance to:
✨ Discover what the role is really like day to day
✨ Learn about the support, training and guidance available
✨ Ask questions and meet the team who can help you begin your journey
✨ Find out how childminding can fit around your life and family

If you’d like to join us, simply follow this link to access our booking form:
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/3AnZseMwWC

We’d love to see you there! 💛

29/05/2026

🌟Be a Super Communicator with your Tiny Talker 🌟

Did you know when you listen, watch and respond to your child’s communication, it helps keep the conversation going about something your child is interested in? The more turns you and your child take, the more words and sentences your child will learn.

Watch families in these short films to see simple techniques you can use every day during routines and play 👇🏻
https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/elim-listen-watch-respond

Small changes = big impact! Let’s help our little ones become confident communicators. 💬

A collection of films supporting the 'listen, watch and respond' technique for the Early Language Identification Measure and Intervention (ELIM-I) introduced for the 2 to 2 1/2 year review in England.

28/05/2026

🦷 What Happens When You Arrive at the Dentist? 😊

Visiting the dentist can feel a little scary for young children — but knowing what to expect can make a big difference.

This short, child‑friendly video shows what happens when you arrive at the dentist, helping children become familiar with the sights, sounds and people they may meet during a visit.

✨ Helps reduce worry and build confidence
🪥 Supports positive oral health habits early on
👶 Perfect for watching together before an appointment

👉 Watch the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx_UoRaxh9Q

💙 A great way to start conversations and support children to feel calm and confident about going to the dentist.

7 likes. "What happens when you arrive at the dentist"

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

The National Literacy Trust's Little Moments Together cards are now available to download in 19 languages! Filled with tips and conversation ideas, they’ll help you build your 0-2 year olds communication skills from the very start.

Download your free copy on their website: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/little-moments-together

Talking and listening to your baby helps build their communication skills from the very start. Discover our new Little Moments Together Cards perfect for helping you chat to your 0 to 2 year old throughout the day.

26/05/2026

Next week we’re supporting the Child Accident Prevention Trust .

Look out for bite-sized safety tips on the main accident risks to children.

Discover top tips to keep children safe: https://capt.org.uk/resources/parents-pack/

25/05/2026

Children learn best through play! You don’t need lots of fancy toys or days out either.

When you encourage children to get creative with household objects, you’ll be developing their communication skills as they think about and share ideas. A toilet roll tube could be a telescope, a cardboard box could be a washing machine, a few saucepans? Perhaps a drum kit!

Boxes are a great starting point.

Find some great ideas for how to use them on the National Literacy Trust's website: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/playing-with-boxes/

24/05/2026

🏡 Creating a Positive Home Learning Environment 📚

Did you know that learning doesn’t just happen in childcare or school? Wherever you live, and whoever you live with, you can create a positive home learning environment for your child.

It’s not about having lots of space or resources — it’s about the everyday things you do together. Talking, playing, listening to stories, exploring and learning through daily routines all help children grow, develop confidence and build strong foundations for learning.

✨ Simple moments make a big difference
🧩 Learning through play and everyday experiences
📖 Talking, listening and sharing stories together

👉 Read more about creating a positive home learning environment:
https://www.familycorner.co.uk/creating-a-positive-home-learning-environment/?dm_i=6L45,1CQGF,1HT09G,6CLOI,1,0,0,0

💛 Supporting your child’s learning starts at home — and you’re already doing more than you think!

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