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TTYB resource list

A list of Talk To Your Baby downloadable resources. All of our resources can be downloaded and photocopied free of charge. For more information contact sarah.cheetham@literacytrust.org.uk.

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Baby's First Word A toolkit for collecting babies' first words to celebrate and promote early communication. Includes a handout for parents, a poster, an information sheet, a sample press release and a reporting-back form.
Babysitting activities (pdf) A sheet of activities to encourage interaction between babysitters and babies.
Communicate through music An activity pack to help share the joys and communication benefits of musical activities. Includes a flyer/poster, a survey and musical activities.
Communicate with your grandchild A pack for grandparents with ideas on talking to children in everyday situations, sharing books together and enjoying nursery rhymes and music.
Communicating Dads A resource with ideas and tips on supporting dads in talking and communicating with their children.
Conference reports TTYB conference reports from three conferences, Communication Consequences, Working Together to Get Talking and Television is here to stay
Discussion paper (pdf) Key findings in early language development and topics to stimulate discussion.
Early language advocacy kit Evidence and arguments for use by people campaigning for more support in the early language field.
Long-term impact of early speech, language and communication difficulties A review of research on the consequences of speech and language impairment for children and young people.
2008 National Year of Reading Information, ideas and tips on how to get involved in the 2008 National Year of Reading
Parent's guide to television A single-page sheet on how to make television beneficial for young children.
Playing and talking A guide outlining the benefits of play and offering tips for parents and carers.
Quick tips Easy-to-use tips for parents on how to help young children develop good talking and listening skills. They cover eight topics and are available in thirteen languages.
School Resource Kit A practical pack for key stage 4 teachers to convey the importance of speaking and listening. Includes a quiz and factsheet, Baby's First Word toolkit and babysitting activities sheet.
Share books and talk together A toolkit to encourage communication between carers/parents and young children through book sharing. Includes a handout for parents and reading and talking activity ideas.
Strengthening the bond Advice for parents and caregivers of children under three who want to develop or enhance a bond with their child. Written in particular to help children who have not been able to have the best experiences in their first months of life.
Talk To Me A single-page information sheet about talking to babies, written with young parents in mind.
Talk To Your Baby - For parents and carers of children who are deaf Advice and tips on communicating with children under three who are deaf.
Talk To Your Baby - For parents and carers of children who have visual impairments Advice and tips on communicating with children under three who have visual impairments.
Talk To Your Baby leaflet A two-page leaflet outlining the benefits of talking to pre-schoolers, with advice on how to help toddlers become talkers.
Talk To Your Baby poster An A4 colour poster/flyer promoting the benefits of communicating with young children.
Talk To Your Baby quiz (pdf) A fact sheet and quiz to raise awareness and understanding of the benefits of early years communication.

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