Tiny Talkers Rotherham

13/10/2026

💡 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆

Play doesn't need to cost money.

Some of the best learning toys can be found around the house:
📦 Cardboard boxes
🥄 Wooden spoons
🧺 Laundry baskets
🧸 Soft toys
📚 Books

Children often learn most when they use their imagination.

What household item does your child love playing with?

12/10/2026

It's not just about how long they're watching - it's about what, when, with whom, and the quality of the content. Get the full picture on the latest screen time guidance for under-5s. Head to the Best Start in Life website for more.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

11/10/2026

🍂🌿 Nature Spotting with Your Tiny Talker🌿🍂

Looking for a simple activity that supports your child's communication and language development? Why not try a spot of nature spotting the next time you're out and about? 🌳🦋🌤️

As you walk together, make comments about what you can see, hear, feel or smell and give your child time to take it in. They may not always respond with words, but they're learning through listening, looking and exploring.

You could chat about:
☁️ The weather and changing skies
🌸 Flowers, plants and trees
🍂 Signs of the seasons
🕸️ Insects and mini beasts
🐦 Birds and other animals you spot along the way

Following your child's interests and talking about what captures their attention helps build vocabulary, curiosity and an understanding of the world around them. Even a few minutes of nature spotting can make a difference! 🌍💛

🎥 Watch this short video from Peep Learning Together for more ideas:

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oD4j63WPCQ

Peeple 🌿🦋🍃

Things to do at home - from the Peep Learning Together Programme....

10/10/2026

The best way to help your child learn to speak is to talk to them as much as possible in your own language. If children know their first language well, it will help them to learn English too.

The National Literacy Trust’s Chat, play, read booklets are available to download in 18 languages, and we have audio versions available too!

https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/chat-play-read-interactive-activity-booklets/

National Literacy Trust

Our chat, play, read activity booklets are filled with fun and simple activities. Each one will support your child to learn new words and develop their language and communication skills.

09/10/2026

🧸 What's your child's favourite toy right now?

Every child has that one toy they keep coming back to!

Is it:
🚗 Cars
🧱 Building blocks
🧸 Teddy bears
👩‍🍳 Pretend play toys
📚 Books

Tell us below 👇
Your recommendation might inspire another family.

08/10/2026

💛 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 💛

Creating a safe sleep environment is one of the most important ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

The Lullaby Trust recommends:
✔️ Always place your baby on their back to sleep
✔️ Keep your baby's sleep space clear of pillows, duvets, soft toys and loose bedding
✔️ Use a firm, flat mattress in good condition
✔️ Keep your baby smoke-free during pregnancy and after birth
✔️ Share a room with your baby for at least the first six months

Every family is different, and there may be times when you have questions about safe sleep. The Lullaby Trust website provides clear, evidence-based information and guidance to help parents and carers make informed choices about their baby's sleep.

🔗 Find out more:

An easy guide to practicing safer sleep for your baby and reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS, or cot death).

08/10/2026

Managing Anxiety Workshop

Are you supporting a child or young person who experiences anxiety, or would you like to learn more about practical strategies to help manage anxious feelings?

Join us for our Managing Anxiety Workshop where we'll explore anxiety, its impact, and helpful approaches to support children, young people, and families.

📅 Date: Tuesday 3rd November
⏰ Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
💻 Location: Online

To register your place, please email:- [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing helpful information, strategies, and support in a friendly and understanding environment.

08/10/2026

Free Baby Stay and Play Groups in the Centre of Rotherham
A fun and friendly group for babies who are not yet confidently walking.
Enjoy sensory play, songs and activities designed to support your child's early development while meeting other local families.
It’s a great way to spend time with your child and gives you the chance to connect with other local families👪
Some of our sessions even include opportunities to self-weigh your baby💛

Baby Stay and Play
🗓Thursdays (term time only)

⏰10:30am to 11:30am

📍Best Start Family Hub Clifton, Coleridge Road, S65 1LW

Suitable from birth to crawling

07/10/2026

🚀 𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗚𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧! 🚀

👂 Tune into the sounds around you!

When you're out and about with your Tiny Talker, try focusing on the sounds you can hear rather than the things you can see. Learning to recognise and tell different sounds apart is an important step in developing listening and communication skills.

Here are some fun listening activities to try on your next adventure:

🎵 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁
Can you hear 5 or even 10 different sounds between you? Listen out for sirens, birds singing, a dog barking, the wind in the trees, or the beeping of a pedestrian crossing.

📱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆
Use your phone to record a few sounds while you're out. Later, listen back together and see if you can remember what made each sound!

🗣️ '𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗮𝗿'
Put a listening twist on the classic game! Try clues such as "...a sound that's up in the sky" or "...something that's moving along."

💡 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗽: Pause, listen and talk about what you can hear. Using words to describe sounds helps build your child's vocabulary and understanding of the world around them.

💙 Every walk, trip to the park or journey to the shops is a great opportunity to listen, chat and learn together.

06/10/2026

💡 𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄?

Play helps children develop:
🗣️ Communication skills
🤝 Social skills
🎨 Creativity
🧩 Problem-solving skills
😊 Confidence

The best part? Children often don't realise they're learning because they're having fun!

What's your child's favourite way to play?
👇 Tell us in the comments.

🔗 https://tinytalkers.co.uk/rotherham/tiny-talkers-plus/play-and-learning/

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