Tiny Talkers Rotherham

04/12/2025

Have your Tiny Talkers sent their letters to Santa yet? 🎅🏻✉️

Help your kids write a special letter to Santa with these CBeebies Christmas letter templates and writing pack resources, that you can download and print at home. Find out how you can send your letter in the post, or print off a 'Nice List Certificate' from Father Christmas himself.

04/12/2025

Everyday devices make life easier, but they can also pose hidden risks if not used safely. This week’s guide shares simple steps to prevent overheating, fires, and other hazards, helping parents and educators spot warning signs and model safer habits for young people.

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03/12/2025

Try out this winter activity with your Tiny Talkers ❄️

❄️Sensory Play Idea: Ice Pictures & Mobiles!

A simple, engaging way to explore early science together.

Freeze leaves, berries, pebbles or other natural treasures in a shallow tub of water – add a loop of string if you’d like to hang it up. Once frozen, pop it out… and enjoy the magic!

There’s so much to wonder about together:

❓Why did the water turn solid?
❓What floats?
❓What changes as it melts?

It’s all part of early learning - no need to know the answers, just enjoy exploring together.

🔏Peep Practitioners: access your season content here: https://www.peeple.org.uk/christmas-winter-ideas

02/12/2025

The smell of gingerbread, the taste of mince pies, anxiously awaiting the sound of reindeer… what tidings of joy do you remember from your earliest Christmas?

As the weather gets colder and the holidays come around once more, you might be wondering how to make your child’s first Christmas a magical one.

Now is the perfect opportunity to plan activities that encourage learning and development (without breaking your budget on toys) and even start your own festive traditions together.

Dancing, baking, making a winter sensory box...there are loads of festive traditions you can start with your young children this year. We asked speech and language therapist Anne McKee to gift us some ideas for making memories your little elves will treasure forever.

01/12/2025

📚 Did you know shared reading does more than build language skills?

It also helps children develop important thinking skills like memory, focus, and problem-solving – all part of what’s called executive function.

Want easy ideas to support your child’s learning?
👉 Check out this new guide from the BookTrust -

Find out how shared reading can help build key life skills in our evidence-informed guide which includes the latest learning, practical tips and a case…

30/11/2025

The memory game is a fun way to help your child understand how to take turns in conversation. Learn how, below or watch a video here: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/memory-game/

The National Literacy Trust’s Chat, play, read booklet is filled with similar games and top tips to play with your little one. Download yours for free on their website: https://wordsforlife.org.uk/activities/chat-play-read-interactive-activity-booklets/

29/11/2025

It can be really tricky to know what to buy the baby in your life for their first Christmas. But it’s really important to avoid dangerous sleep products.

Sleep bags like these may look very cosy and inviting but many sold online have been recalled as they present a serious risk of suffocation, overheating and death.
Sleep bags should be well fitted, (think neck and arm holes that fit well) so that your baby can’t wriggle down inside. And avoid any sleep bags with hoods or head coverings.

Learn more at the Child Accident Prevention Trust ➡️

It’s scary to think that something you might buy for your baby could harm, or potentially even kill them. So, here we explain some of the big risks to your baby’s safety and the simple things you can do to keep them safe. Your growing baby Your baby’s age and stage of development makes them

28/11/2025

Did you know that your baby’s learning and development starts before they’re even born?
Join Family Corner - Early Years Alliance for a free Bumps to Babies session — a relaxed, one-hour session all about the first 1001 days (from conception to age two) and how you can give your baby the best possible start.

🗓️ Next Session:
Wednesday 3 December, 6.30pm - 7.30pm

You’ll leave with practical tips for pregnancy and ideas to support your baby’s learning after birth.

Book your free place to join online:

Bumps to babies We are really pleased to be able to offer parents various free online sessions and courses — all delivered by professional early years exper ...

27/11/2025

It's never too soon to start enjoying books together 🩷

These engaging baby books are the perfect places to start!

Explore the list: https://bit.ly/4p4b1Qp

It's never too soon to start enjoying books and reading - and these engaging baby books are the perfect places to start.

27/11/2025

Meet Father Christmas – A Magical Festive Treat!
Monday the 8th and Thursday 11th December.
5:00pm – 6:00pm at Riverside Library & Neighbourhood Hub.
Children will receive a special gift, get creative with a fun craft activity and be enchanted as he reads a festive story.
It’s all FREE, but places must be booked in advance due to high demand!
Don’t miss out on this joyful experience, reserve your spot today and make magical memories this Christmas!

26/11/2025

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