Tiny Talkers Rotherham

18/04/2026

Every month, the BookTrust review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are the ones they like best in April: guaranteed to get your child reading…

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/best-new-books

Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers. Here are the ones we like best in April: guaranteed to get your child reading...

17/04/2026

📚🎨 April Reading Mission: Fall in Love with Pictures! 🎨📚

Jeanette from Rotherham’s Early Years Team is sharing The Selfish Crocodile – a firm favourite because the pictures bring the story to life and invite children to look closer, spot details and talk about what they see 🐊🎨

Choosing a book for its illustrations is a brilliant way to spark imagination, build vocabulary and enjoy reading together – even before the words are read! There’s magic in letting the pictures lead 📖💬

This links perfectly with BookTrust’s Reading Mission and April’s mission: Read a book because you love its pictures…

Why not grab a book that catches your eye and enjoy exploring the pictures together? 💛

Find the Reading Missions here 👉
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/find-resources/2026-reading-calendar-a-fun-book-mission-for-every-month-of-the-year/

17/04/2026

💛 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 💛

As the days get longer and the weather starts to improve, new hazards for children emerge. But it doesn’t take much to keep children safe. So, here are the Child Accident Prevention Trust's top tips for keeping children safe from serious accidents this spring.

Spring safety guide: Top tips for keeping children safe As the days get longer and the weather starts to improve, new hazards for children emerge. So, here are our top tips for keeping children safe from serious accidents this spring. Spring cleaning Whether you’re a spring cleaner or not, this is...

16/04/2026

🎒 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 🎒

Today is National Offer Day, when families find out which primary school their child has been offered for September. This is a big milestone – and a great time to start thinking about how to help your child feel confident and ready for school 💛

Being school ready isn’t about academic skills – it’s about helping children manage everyday things independently. One important area is toileting and self‑care, including being confident with potty training before starting Reception.

There’s some really helpful, practical guidance for parents here 👇

👉 https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/

The guidance shares tips to support your child at their own pace and helps you understand what schools expect when children start Reception.

Small steps now can make a big difference to your child’s confidence later 🌈

Potty training is an important milestone in your child’s development. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, but research shows it’s best for your child’s bowel and bladder health to stop using nappies, including reusable nappies, pull ups and training pants, between 18 and...

16/04/2026

🎒 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 🎒

Today is National Offer Day, when families find out which primary school place their child has been offered for September. We know this can be an exciting time – and for some, a little daunting too 💛

If your child will be starting school soon, there’s lots of helpful information and support available to help you prepare them for this next big step. Our Ready Steady School page includes advice, activities and guidance to support a smooth transition into primary school.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/nurseries-childcare/ready-steady-school

Whether you’re celebrating good news or have questions about next steps, support is available for you and your child 🌈

Can you believe your child will be starting school in September? We know that it can feel like a big step for both you and your child. And while it can feel scary, it is also very exciting.

16/04/2026

🎉 **𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!** 🎉

Today is a big day for many families as primary school places are announced and this is just the beginning of an exciting journey. 🌟

To all the parents and guardians out there, your support and encouragement mean the world to your children. Celebrate their new adventures and the wonderful memories they'll create in their new schools. 📚✨

For more information on how to help your child get ready for reception, visit

Your child's journey to school starts at home. We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. With school readiness, some children will need more help than others.

15/04/2026

School readiness isn't about counting and phonics but rather everyday skills and early concepts which can be practiced at home in fun, everyday opportunities.

As we move into the last school term of the settings will start talking more and more about the move to 'big school' - re-assure your little ones that you, and their new teachers, will support them with this transition and be there to talk to them about any worries they may have.

Peep Practitioners: download your Transition Peep resources in the login area (🔒): peeple.org.uk/transition-peep

15/04/2026

Sharing stories with your little one is a great way to build their language and communication skills from the very start.

Top tip: Books can be a great way to share stories with your little one – but you don’t have to read all the words! Try looking at the pictures and talking about them together.

For more top tips, download the National Literacy Trust’s free Share stories with me booklet - https://wordsforlife.org.uk/share-stories

National Literacy Trust

14/04/2026

Being a parent of a young child can be challenging. Screens are part of modern life - but knowing what to put on, when to switch off, and how your own screen habits shape your child's can make a real difference to their development.

Visit Best Start in Life for practical guidance - https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

13/04/2026

Do you have a child under 5? Would you like to know how to avoid the most serious accidents at home?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust are launching a new training session for parents and carers that will teach you how to prevent serious accidents and how to respond with confidence if something does happen.

Practical, interactive safety training for parents and carers of under‑5s

12/04/2026

Nature doesn't just stop at our eyes and ears, it's an opportunity to use our hands and fingertips too! 🌸🌳🌿🐞

There's so much for a Tiny Talker to gain from experiencing the textures of the world around them, including a love for the outdoors and great opportunities for language development.

Presenter Aaron unearths the secrets of their city garden with his team of helpers - but how can parents plan their own outdoor adventure?

11/04/2026

The BookTrust's Writer in Residence Tom Percival explores how books can help children to explore emotions, find comfort, and learn about other experiences 👇🏻

Our Writer in Residence Tom Percival is here to talk about how books can help children - and all of us - to understand and process feelings and emotions.00:0...