Tots Talk

15/10/2026

14/10/2026

Journey through the wonderful world of words with Tots Talk.

From early pre-verbal communication skills in our “Baby Babble” class, then expanding our language skills in ”Toddler Talk”, all the way to phonological awareness in our preschoolers “Destination Big School” class, we have it covered!

We will be building vocabulary, sorting our word categories, sequencing stories, playing listening and memory games, building compound words, playing with alliteration and so much more….

Our fun classes are bursting with activities that support natural language development and have been designed by speech therapists and early years practitioners. Suitable for all children aged 4m to 4 years.

Classes run every Friday during term time at Beckenham Methodist Church BR35JE.
9.45am 1-3yrs
10.30am 3-12months
3-4 years - join our waiting list by emailing [email protected]

Book at www.totstalk.co.uk

Did you know we also offer tailored sessions for local nurseries, preschools and schools.

13/10/2026

Calling all Early Years providers.

Looking for a new fun activity to add to your week?

Interested in providing extra support in speech, language and communication skills?

At Tots Talk, we have been providing flexible, fun and affordable sessions for schools, nurseries, childminders and parent/carers for 18 years, working together to gently boost speech, language and communication skills. The class activities will also support settings in meeting many aspects of the EYFS framework.

We’d love the opportunity to share our classes with you.

I have a rare morning slot available on Wednesdays 9.30-10.30am. Also limited slots through the week.

To book or for more information, please contact me:
[email protected]

Amanda Ferguson
Tots Talk

12/10/2026

Does your child stay silent when you ask them to “say” something?

Try modelling the word instead!

For example, if you want your child to say the word “ball” when they want to play, instead of saying “say ball” try saying “ball, I see the ball”

This simple switch of not asking your child for anything may help jump start their speech and language.

For more fun ideas, join us at Tots Talk- fun, interactive classes full of activities that support natural language development.

Fridays Beckenham
9.45am 1-3 years
10.30am 3-12 months

Book @ www.totstalk.co.uk

08/10/2026

I’ll be back at Beckenham Methodist Church on Friday, why not join us for lots of fun games and activities that support language development.

Friday
9.45 am 1 – 3 years
10:30 am 4–12 months

You can book a single class via www.totstalk.co.uk or Happity.co.uk/tots-talk (£10) or save £££ by block booking the term.

07/10/2026

The first year of your baby's life is filled with incredible milestones, and speech and language development is one of the most exciting!

At Tots Talk, we know how crucial this stage is for setting a solid foundation for future communication. Here are a few key speech and language milestones for babies:

Cooing & Babbling:
From around 4 months, your baby will begin to make sounds like cooing and babbling. Encouraging this is really important. Respond to their sounds with excitement and imitate them, which helps build their understanding of conversation.

Developing Eye Contact:
By 6 months, babies start to engage more with eye contact. This is the first step towards forming social connections. Smile, make eye contact, and interact often to help them strengthen this important skill.

Recognizing Names:
At 6-9 months, babies start recognizing their name and will often turn to look when you call them. You can support this by saying their name frequently and associating it with positive interactions.

Gestures and signs:
By 9-12 months, your baby will likely begin using gestures like waving, pointing or reaching to communicate. You can help by introducing simple signs (like "more"or "all done") and encouraging them to communicate in this way.

Understanding Simple Words:
At 12 months, many babies begin to understand a few simple words like "mama," "'dada," or ""bye-bye."" Repeating words and associating them with actions can help them start to link language with meaning.

The key to helping your baby's speech and language skills flourish is to keep it interactive, fun and responsive. Talk, sing, read and play with your little one every day - and watch as their language skills develop.

Interested in supporting your baby's speech and language development? Join us at Tots Talk for fun-filled classes that nurture all of these skills and more!

Book here
www.totstalk.co.uk

Fridays in Beckenham BR35JE
9.45am 1-3yrs
10.30am 3-12months

06/10/2026

I love a Nursery Rhyme - but why are they so important to language development?

Nursery rhymes are easy to repeat and we tend to speak more slowly and clearly so children learn how the words are formed. This is great, because it makes it easier for little ones to join in.

Nursery rhymes help children practice the pitch, volume and rhythm of language. Joining in with clapping and actions helps even more.

Nursery rhymes are a great way to develop early phonic skills. They give children the opportunity to hear, identify and manipulate letter sounds.

Nursery rhymes expand children's imagination.

Nursery rhymes improve vocabulary.
Children hear and use new words that they wouldn't come across in everyday language.

Nursery rhymes provide examples of literacy devices. They use alliteration, onomatopoeia and rhyme, all important for good phonological awareness.