Tales Toolkit
@talestoolkit.bsky.social
Highly impactful early years programme. Improving Literacy, Oracy, Creativity and PSED. Research-backed, child-led and joyful!
https://www.talestoolkit.com/
https://www.talestoolkit.com/
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Does your setting use @tapestry.info AND Tales Toolkit? We'd love to hear from you! Comment, DM or email us - [email protected]
#ece #earlyyears #parentengagement #families #teachers #nursery
#ece #earlyyears #parentengagement #families #teachers #nursery
🎁Free Webinar Spotlight on... "Children's Behaviour: Why Curiosity is Always More Effective than Control" with Dr @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social
Watch free >> https://loom.ly/yZDY4N0
#emotionaldevelopment #ecewebinar #cpdforteachers #freewebinar #teacherpd
Watch free >> https://loom.ly/yZDY4N0
#emotionaldevelopment #ecewebinar #cpdforteachers #freewebinar #teacherpd
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎁Free Webinar Spotlight on... "Children's Behaviour: Why Curiosity is Always More Effective than Control" with Dr @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social
Watch free >> https://loom.ly/yZDY4N0
#emotionaldevelopment #ecewebinar #cpdforteachers #freewebinar #teacherpd
Watch free >> https://loom.ly/yZDY4N0
#emotionaldevelopment #ecewebinar #cpdforteachers #freewebinar #teacherpd
Free webinar: "Adventure Island - Bringing Stories to Life" with the incredible Greg Bottrill! 🎉 Passionate advocate for childhood >> https://loom.ly/bjhDxbQ
#freewebinar #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #nurseryteachers #drawingclub #gregbottrill
#freewebinar #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #nurseryteachers #drawingclub #gregbottrill
December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Free webinar: "Adventure Island - Bringing Stories to Life" with the incredible Greg Bottrill! 🎉 Passionate advocate for childhood >> https://loom.ly/bjhDxbQ
#freewebinar #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #nurseryteachers #drawingclub #gregbottrill
#freewebinar #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #nurseryteachers #drawingclub #gregbottrill
The first time ever sharing ALL our webinars for free! 🎁 Our gift to passionate early years practitioners this Christmas. Find out more >> https://loom.ly/AyM7dTQ
#earlyyearspractitioners #talestoolkit #eyfs #ece #earlychildhoodeducators
#earlyyearspractitioners #talestoolkit #eyfs #ece #earlychildhoodeducators
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The first time ever sharing ALL our webinars for free! 🎁 Our gift to passionate early years practitioners this Christmas. Find out more >> https://loom.ly/AyM7dTQ
#earlyyearspractitioners #talestoolkit #eyfs #ece #earlychildhoodeducators
#earlyyearspractitioners #talestoolkit #eyfs #ece #earlychildhoodeducators
Where’s admin dynamo Laney gone?
Just working from the farm with her new Tales Toolkit assistant - slow, steady & full of moral support!
But he’s missing one thing… a name!
Drop your funniest (or punniest) ideas below 👇
(No animals were harmed in the making of this photo!)
Just working from the farm with her new Tales Toolkit assistant - slow, steady & full of moral support!
But he’s missing one thing… a name!
Drop your funniest (or punniest) ideas below 👇
(No animals were harmed in the making of this photo!)
November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Where’s admin dynamo Laney gone?
Just working from the farm with her new Tales Toolkit assistant - slow, steady & full of moral support!
But he’s missing one thing… a name!
Drop your funniest (or punniest) ideas below 👇
(No animals were harmed in the making of this photo!)
Just working from the farm with her new Tales Toolkit assistant - slow, steady & full of moral support!
But he’s missing one thing… a name!
Drop your funniest (or punniest) ideas below 👇
(No animals were harmed in the making of this photo!)
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because she heard Tales Toolkit helps teachers crack creativity in the classroom!
Ready to hatch new ideas for learning?
Start your storytelling journey today! Visit out website to start your free trial - https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
Because she heard Tales Toolkit helps teachers crack creativity in the classroom!
Ready to hatch new ideas for learning?
Start your storytelling journey today! Visit out website to start your free trial - https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
November 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Because she heard Tales Toolkit helps teachers crack creativity in the classroom!
Ready to hatch new ideas for learning?
Start your storytelling journey today! Visit out website to start your free trial - https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
Because she heard Tales Toolkit helps teachers crack creativity in the classroom!
Ready to hatch new ideas for learning?
Start your storytelling journey today! Visit out website to start your free trial - https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
The baseline’s done - but the story’s just beginning!
Now’s the time to build on what you’ve learned through play, storytelling and communication-rich experiences.
It’s not just about the data - it’s about every child’s individual story.
#EYFS #TalesToolkit
Now’s the time to build on what you’ve learned through play, storytelling and communication-rich experiences.
It’s not just about the data - it’s about every child’s individual story.
#EYFS #TalesToolkit
November 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The baseline’s done - but the story’s just beginning!
Now’s the time to build on what you’ve learned through play, storytelling and communication-rich experiences.
It’s not just about the data - it’s about every child’s individual story.
#EYFS #TalesToolkit
Now’s the time to build on what you’ve learned through play, storytelling and communication-rich experiences.
It’s not just about the data - it’s about every child’s individual story.
#EYFS #TalesToolkit
This Remembrance Day, use Tales Toolkit to explore stories of kindness, bravery, and peace. With Tales Toolkit, even young children can begin to understand the values that bring us together and honour those who came before us. Lest we Forget #RemembranceDay #EarlyYears #TalesToolkit
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This Remembrance Day, use Tales Toolkit to explore stories of kindness, bravery, and peace. With Tales Toolkit, even young children can begin to understand the values that bring us together and honour those who came before us. Lest we Forget #RemembranceDay #EarlyYears #TalesToolkit
Exciting news! Kate joins #PowerfulPlayfulPedagogy on 5–6 Jan! Exhibiting and speaking!
Explore how storytelling inspires confident, creative, independent learners
£50 tickets – offer ends Fri!
https://loom.ly/NazlIp0
Explore how storytelling inspires confident, creative, independent learners
£50 tickets – offer ends Fri!
https://loom.ly/NazlIp0
October 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Exciting news! Kate joins #PowerfulPlayfulPedagogy on 5–6 Jan! Exhibiting and speaking!
Explore how storytelling inspires confident, creative, independent learners
£50 tickets – offer ends Fri!
https://loom.ly/NazlIp0
Explore how storytelling inspires confident, creative, independent learners
£50 tickets – offer ends Fri!
https://loom.ly/NazlIp0
We’re thrilled to welcome 9 early years settings & 4 childminders in Oldham to the Tales Toolkit family!
Thanks to Oldham Council’s support, more children will build confidence & creativity through storytelling.
#Oldham #TalesToolkit #LearningThroughPlay
Thanks to Oldham Council’s support, more children will build confidence & creativity through storytelling.
#Oldham #TalesToolkit #LearningThroughPlay
October 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome 9 early years settings & 4 childminders in Oldham to the Tales Toolkit family!
Thanks to Oldham Council’s support, more children will build confidence & creativity through storytelling.
#Oldham #TalesToolkit #LearningThroughPlay
Thanks to Oldham Council’s support, more children will build confidence & creativity through storytelling.
#Oldham #TalesToolkit #LearningThroughPlay
Georgie popped in at the National Education Show in Cardiff on Friday and had some great chats with other suppliers and attendees. Were you there too?
October 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Georgie popped in at the National Education Show in Cardiff on Friday and had some great chats with other suppliers and attendees. Were you there too?
⭐Create a Free Tales Toolkit Account to watch⭐ We're talking all about the return of the EYFS profile with the wonderful David Wright and he's not pulling any punches on this one 😅🤯
➡️https://loom.ly/fOkGhoI
#eyfsprofile #gld #goodlevelofdevelopment #teachersknowbest #education #cpdforteachers
➡️https://loom.ly/fOkGhoI
#eyfsprofile #gld #goodlevelofdevelopment #teachersknowbest #education #cpdforteachers
September 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
⭐Create a Free Tales Toolkit Account to watch⭐ We're talking all about the return of the EYFS profile with the wonderful David Wright and he's not pulling any punches on this one 😅🤯
➡️https://loom.ly/fOkGhoI
#eyfsprofile #gld #goodlevelofdevelopment #teachersknowbest #education #cpdforteachers
➡️https://loom.ly/fOkGhoI
#eyfsprofile #gld #goodlevelofdevelopment #teachersknowbest #education #cpdforteachers
Scotland… back ALREADY?!
While England’s in flip-flops, you’re sharpening pencils.
Lots of Scottish schools have grabbed their free Tales Toolkit account - clever move.
Big imaginations start here: https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
#BackToSchoolScotland #TalesToolkit #StorytellingMagic #Scotland
While England’s in flip-flops, you’re sharpening pencils.
Lots of Scottish schools have grabbed their free Tales Toolkit account - clever move.
Big imaginations start here: https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
#BackToSchoolScotland #TalesToolkit #StorytellingMagic #Scotland
August 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Scotland… back ALREADY?!
While England’s in flip-flops, you’re sharpening pencils.
Lots of Scottish schools have grabbed their free Tales Toolkit account - clever move.
Big imaginations start here: https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
#BackToSchoolScotland #TalesToolkit #StorytellingMagic #Scotland
While England’s in flip-flops, you’re sharpening pencils.
Lots of Scottish schools have grabbed their free Tales Toolkit account - clever move.
Big imaginations start here: https://loom.ly/48aBb1o
#BackToSchoolScotland #TalesToolkit #StorytellingMagic #Scotland
#TalesToolkit gets a double shout-out in the latest Oxfordshire Early Years Newsletter!
Wheatley Nursery shares how children are solving problems through storytelling
#EEF pilot highlights big boosts for SEND, EAL, PSED & practitioner confidence!
🔗 https://loom.ly/VFBo2uU
Wheatley Nursery shares how children are solving problems through storytelling
#EEF pilot highlights big boosts for SEND, EAL, PSED & practitioner confidence!
🔗 https://loom.ly/VFBo2uU
August 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#TalesToolkit gets a double shout-out in the latest Oxfordshire Early Years Newsletter!
Wheatley Nursery shares how children are solving problems through storytelling
#EEF pilot highlights big boosts for SEND, EAL, PSED & practitioner confidence!
🔗 https://loom.ly/VFBo2uU
Wheatley Nursery shares how children are solving problems through storytelling
#EEF pilot highlights big boosts for SEND, EAL, PSED & practitioner confidence!
🔗 https://loom.ly/VFBo2uU
We’ve teamed up with @ChickenshedUK for Totally Tales – an inclusive, interactive theatre show for little ones!
7 Aug (1:30 & 3pm), 8 Aug (1:30pm)
Chickenshed, London N14 4PE
Book now: https://loom.ly/DXwP4NM
#TalesToolkit #EYFS #FamilyFun
7 Aug (1:30 & 3pm), 8 Aug (1:30pm)
Chickenshed, London N14 4PE
Book now: https://loom.ly/DXwP4NM
#TalesToolkit #EYFS #FamilyFun
August 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
We’ve teamed up with @ChickenshedUK for Totally Tales – an inclusive, interactive theatre show for little ones!
7 Aug (1:30 & 3pm), 8 Aug (1:30pm)
Chickenshed, London N14 4PE
Book now: https://loom.ly/DXwP4NM
#TalesToolkit #EYFS #FamilyFun
7 Aug (1:30 & 3pm), 8 Aug (1:30pm)
Chickenshed, London N14 4PE
Book now: https://loom.ly/DXwP4NM
#TalesToolkit #EYFS #FamilyFun
Look at this inspiring #TalesToolkit setup! Children can independently choose characters, settings, problems, and solutions to build their very own stories. A beautiful invitation to ignite creativity, language, and a love of storytelling.
#TalesToolkit #EarlyYears #LearningThroughStories
#TalesToolkit #EarlyYears #LearningThroughStories
July 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Look at this inspiring #TalesToolkit setup! Children can independently choose characters, settings, problems, and solutions to build their very own stories. A beautiful invitation to ignite creativity, language, and a love of storytelling.
#TalesToolkit #EarlyYears #LearningThroughStories
#TalesToolkit #EarlyYears #LearningThroughStories
Watch this space! #eef #talestoolkit #research #pilotstudy #eyfs #earlyyears #ece #earlychildhoodeducation #developmentmatters
July 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Watch this space! #eef #talestoolkit #research #pilotstudy #eyfs #earlyyears #ece #earlychildhoodeducation #developmentmatters
🚨NEW WEBINAR ALERT🚨 The amazing Sue Palmer from Upstart Scotland joins us, talking about the importance of building community for and with children.
Login or create a free account to watch: https://loom.ly/FlwZFG8
#childhoodmatters #talestoolkit #cpdforteachers #teachers #nurseries #eyfs
Login or create a free account to watch: https://loom.ly/FlwZFG8
#childhoodmatters #talestoolkit #cpdforteachers #teachers #nurseries #eyfs
July 13, 2025 at 8:46 AM
🚨NEW WEBINAR ALERT🚨 The amazing Sue Palmer from Upstart Scotland joins us, talking about the importance of building community for and with children.
Login or create a free account to watch: https://loom.ly/FlwZFG8
#childhoodmatters #talestoolkit #cpdforteachers #teachers #nurseries #eyfs
Login or create a free account to watch: https://loom.ly/FlwZFG8
#childhoodmatters #talestoolkit #cpdforteachers #teachers #nurseries #eyfs
It's not about being taught to sit still. #schoolready #schoolreadiness #readyforschool #earlyyears #ece #playmatters #learningthroughplay #eyfs #hiddenheroes
July 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
It's not about being taught to sit still. #schoolready #schoolreadiness #readyforschool #earlyyears #ece #playmatters #learningthroughplay #eyfs #hiddenheroes
Round of applause for early years superheroes!
To the educators turning boxes into castles & cuddly toys into curious explorers – you’re inspiring a love of learning every day.
#ThankYouEducators #NationalWeekOfPlay #TalesToolkit
To the educators turning boxes into castles & cuddly toys into curious explorers – you’re inspiring a love of learning every day.
#ThankYouEducators #NationalWeekOfPlay #TalesToolkit
July 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Round of applause for early years superheroes!
To the educators turning boxes into castles & cuddly toys into curious explorers – you’re inspiring a love of learning every day.
#ThankYouEducators #NationalWeekOfPlay #TalesToolkit
To the educators turning boxes into castles & cuddly toys into curious explorers – you’re inspiring a love of learning every day.
#ThankYouEducators #NationalWeekOfPlay #TalesToolkit
We love using recycled materials for storytelling – junk modelling becomes the perfect springboard for tales about dragons, deep-sea dives, or flying houses!
What recycled item sparked the last story in your setting?
Tag us with your sustainable story setups!
What recycled item sparked the last story in your setting?
Tag us with your sustainable story setups!
July 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
We love using recycled materials for storytelling – junk modelling becomes the perfect springboard for tales about dragons, deep-sea dives, or flying houses!
What recycled item sparked the last story in your setting?
Tag us with your sustainable story setups!
What recycled item sparked the last story in your setting?
Tag us with your sustainable story setups!
Does your setting use @tapestry.info AND Tales Toolkit? We'd love to hear from you! Comment, DM or email us - [email protected]
#ece #earlyyears #parentengagement #families #teachers #nursery
#ece #earlyyears #parentengagement #families #teachers #nursery
July 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Does your setting use @tapestry.info AND Tales Toolkit? We'd love to hear from you! Comment, DM or email us - [email protected]
#ece #earlyyears #parentengagement #families #teachers #nursery
#ece #earlyyears #parentengagement #families #teachers #nursery
Story Challenge!
A spoon 🥄
A sock 🧦
Some sweets 🍭
A cardboard box 📦... now tell a story!
Drop your story in the comments or share a photo/video using #TalesToolkitTales
Let’s see how playful storytelling can be!
#NationalWeekOfPlay #EYFSFun #TalesToolkit
A spoon 🥄
A sock 🧦
Some sweets 🍭
A cardboard box 📦... now tell a story!
Drop your story in the comments or share a photo/video using #TalesToolkitTales
Let’s see how playful storytelling can be!
#NationalWeekOfPlay #EYFSFun #TalesToolkit
July 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Story Challenge!
A spoon 🥄
A sock 🧦
Some sweets 🍭
A cardboard box 📦... now tell a story!
Drop your story in the comments or share a photo/video using #TalesToolkitTales
Let’s see how playful storytelling can be!
#NationalWeekOfPlay #EYFSFun #TalesToolkit
A spoon 🥄
A sock 🧦
Some sweets 🍭
A cardboard box 📦... now tell a story!
Drop your story in the comments or share a photo/video using #TalesToolkitTales
Let’s see how playful storytelling can be!
#NationalWeekOfPlay #EYFSFun #TalesToolkit
Exciting News! Tales Toolkit family is growing, and we're thrilled to welcome new settings on board!
We're here if you need us. The Tales Toolkit team & a crew of experienced teachers using TTK are ready to assist. Share your magical moments - tag us!
#TalesToolkit #welcome
We're here if you need us. The Tales Toolkit team & a crew of experienced teachers using TTK are ready to assist. Share your magical moments - tag us!
#TalesToolkit #welcome
June 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Exciting News! Tales Toolkit family is growing, and we're thrilled to welcome new settings on board!
We're here if you need us. The Tales Toolkit team & a crew of experienced teachers using TTK are ready to assist. Share your magical moments - tag us!
#TalesToolkit #welcome
We're here if you need us. The Tales Toolkit team & a crew of experienced teachers using TTK are ready to assist. Share your magical moments - tag us!
#TalesToolkit #welcome
Need outdoor story inspo? 🌿
👀 Rocky the Stone lives in the grass 🌾
Uh-oh—twigs block his path! 🪵
Can a sunflower save the day? 🌻
What nature tales can your kids tell?
#TalesToolkit #OutdoorLearning #StorytellingMagic #GreatOutdoorsMonth
👀 Rocky the Stone lives in the grass 🌾
Uh-oh—twigs block his path! 🪵
Can a sunflower save the day? 🌻
What nature tales can your kids tell?
#TalesToolkit #OutdoorLearning #StorytellingMagic #GreatOutdoorsMonth
June 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Need outdoor story inspo? 🌿
👀 Rocky the Stone lives in the grass 🌾
Uh-oh—twigs block his path! 🪵
Can a sunflower save the day? 🌻
What nature tales can your kids tell?
#TalesToolkit #OutdoorLearning #StorytellingMagic #GreatOutdoorsMonth
👀 Rocky the Stone lives in the grass 🌾
Uh-oh—twigs block his path! 🪵
Can a sunflower save the day? 🌻
What nature tales can your kids tell?
#TalesToolkit #OutdoorLearning #StorytellingMagic #GreatOutdoorsMonth
Insect Week is here!
Have your little ones been telling tales about ladybirds, bees or caterpillars? We’d love to see them!
Tag us with your insect-inspired stories—drawn, written or acted out!
#InsectWeek #TalesToolkit #EYFS #BugTales #CreativeKids
Have your little ones been telling tales about ladybirds, bees or caterpillars? We’d love to see them!
Tag us with your insect-inspired stories—drawn, written or acted out!
#InsectWeek #TalesToolkit #EYFS #BugTales #CreativeKids
June 23, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Insect Week is here!
Have your little ones been telling tales about ladybirds, bees or caterpillars? We’d love to see them!
Tag us with your insect-inspired stories—drawn, written or acted out!
#InsectWeek #TalesToolkit #EYFS #BugTales #CreativeKids
Have your little ones been telling tales about ladybirds, bees or caterpillars? We’d love to see them!
Tag us with your insect-inspired stories—drawn, written or acted out!
#InsectWeek #TalesToolkit #EYFS #BugTales #CreativeKids