• Felt making in 3 easy steps

    Explore the oldest form of textile making known to man using a gorgeous range of dyed Merino wool tops. Available in seven mouthwatering colour ranges these super soft fibres are perfect for wet felting, needle felting and hand spinning activities. Using the wet felting process children can work together to design and produce a large statement piece of art work to display in school or as an individual to make decorations, wall hangings or pictures. Read more

  • How to make a Wire Flower in 5 simple steps

    These beautiful wire flowers are ideal for older pupils to make using modelling wire. The same technique can be used for other designs too so encourage pupils to get creative and make different flowers and shapes, even tea cups and spoons. Read more

  • Expert Review: Large Wooden Spoon

    When TTS first sent me this big wooden spoon, I have to say I was a bit shocked. The quality of the spoon is amazing – it feels beautiful to touch, with lovely rounded edges. But when I say it’s big, I mean it's really, really big – its length is 84cm, by 17cm wide! Read more

  • Make your own Pirate 'pool noodle' boats

    These cute pool noodle boats are so easy and cheap to make and are ideal for outdoor play over the summer months. Read more

  • 5 ideas for packaway cosy spaces

    Operating in a packaway setting brings its own challenges, but all the boxes still have to be ticked, including providing a quiet, cosy place for children that can often help promote language development. Read more

  • The seaside, plastic waste and our environment

    Topics relating to the sea and seaside are always very popular. They can be truly cross-curricular and are a great way for children to learn about (amongst other things) different types of environment, about creatures who live there and historical changes. There is so much fun to be had visiting and investigating the seaside and there are many wonderful resources to inspire children. Read more

  • Expert product development for education by TTS Group

    Did you know that we develop our own products? Product development is a key focus at TTS and always has been. Over the years, we have listened to teachers and educational experts and developed over 4,000 products from concept, through manufacturing and quality control, to your classrooms. Here are some of our greatest so far: Read more

  • How to make a giant Halloween Bat

    This easy to make Giant Halloween Bat is an ideal craft activity for children to make at home or in the classroom. Make a few and hang them to create the perfect Halloween display. Read more

  • Over 20 Inspirational learning location classroom display ideas

    A range of immersive classroom display ideas to inspire. Engage reluctant readers by using these inspiring learning locations to make cosy reading areas. Read more

  • Wire Crafts - how to make a 3D Wire Insect

    Wire is a wonderfully versatile material and a great introduction into sculpture. Here we explain how to make a 3D Wire Insect. Read more

  • Top tips for Teaching for Mastery

    Is your school considering embarking on the maths mastery journey? Perhaps you've already made a start? One teacher and maths mastery lead shares some points for consideration and tips that might help along the way. Read more

  • Cross-curricular STEM class kit - making a fan boat

    Follow this step-by-step guide on how to make an electric fan-driven model boat. Read more

  • Thinking of introducing programming in Early Years?

    Looking for ideas to bring programming to a younger audience? Need ideas for outdoor ICT learning and Forest schools? Why not create a fun and engaging Forest School class with a difference...invite Blue-Bot along! Read more

  • The curious baby

    Babies and toddlers learn through play and benefit from exploring natural materials as well as bright, colourful plastic. Babies, in particular, learn through their senses – and therefore respond well to the touch, feel and smell of wood. It’s important to have resources that support an innate curiosity and enable inquisitive babies to discover and explore. Read more

  • Meet the experts: Provision from birth to 3

    The precious first years in a child’s life lay the foundations for their future well-being, their enjoyment for learning, their social skills and their interest in the world. Providing childcare for children from birth to 3 is a challenge in its own right, with vastly different developmental needs as children grow. Read more

  • What's Next in Secondary ICT and Computing?

    Our expert Andrew Bush takes a look with Teach Secondary Magazine at what secondary school teachers are saying they want from their ICT and Computing resources... Read more