Topsy Page 8 March 2024 Thoughts, Recommended reading Should we be worried about screen time? Topsy Page 8 March 2024 Thoughts, Recommended reading Let’s start talking about the impact screen time might be having on language development
Topsy Page 9 February 2024 Thoughts, Practical examples, Research TWiTCH – developing thinking and talk in young children Topsy Page 9 February 2024 Thoughts, Practical examples, Research The power of stories in small groups
Topsy Page 30 June 2023 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Re-telling stories – group talk task opportunity Topsy Page 30 June 2023 Tips and techniques, Practical examples A simple way to take turns in small groups
Topsy Page 27 January 2023 Tips and techniques Thinking faces Topsy Page 27 January 2023 Tips and techniques Let’s think before we talk
Topsy Page 20 January 2023 Thoughts, Practical examples Assume nothing! Topsy Page 20 January 2023 Thoughts, Practical examples Assumptions are the enemy of high expectations
Topsy Page 30 December 2022 Recommended reading, P4C/Talk stimulus Fantastic resource site for P4C picture books Topsy Page 30 December 2022 Recommended reading, P4C/Talk stimulus Over 200 guides to help you do philosophy with children
Topsy Page 23 December 2022 Recommended reading Philosophy for Young Children – A Practical Guide Topsy Page 23 December 2022 Recommended reading Packed with example discussion scenarios, this book will help you raise your facilitation game
Topsy Page 11 February 2022 Recommended reading Philosophical Play from Sara Stanley Topsy Page 11 February 2022 Recommended reading Full of practical ideas and lovely examples of children’s words; I recommend this book
Topsy Page 17 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus, Recommended reading A gift idea…? Topsy Page 17 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus, Recommended reading Get young children talking with this tried and trusted book
Topsy Page 15 October 2021 Tips and techniques Develop talk in young children Topsy Page 15 October 2021 Tips and techniques Asking too many questions exhausts them - here’s what to do instead
Topsy Page 14 May 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus What's the big idea? Topsy Page 14 May 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus A series of excellent P4C stimuli for young children
Topsy Page 16 April 2021 Tips and techniques Get every child to talk Topsy Page 16 April 2021 Tips and techniques Another simple-yet-effective talk game
Topsy Page 9 April 2021 Recommended reading Beautiful Thinking – EYFS metacognition Topsy Page 9 April 2021 Recommended reading A fascinating, accessible book about thinking in the Early Years
Topsy Page 20 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Do you comment enough? Topsy Page 20 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Practical examples An important technique for developing language
Topsy Page 2 October 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Talk Top Tips – essential viewing for EYFS practitioners Topsy Page 2 October 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Share this 4 minute video with your Early Years colleagues
Topsy Page 25 September 2020 P4C/Talk stimulus Look what I found! Talk stimulus Topsy Page 25 September 2020 P4C/Talk stimulus An example of using a small-but-curious event to get pupils talking and thinking
Topsy Page 11 September 2020 P4C/Talk stimulus Switch it Off! Topsy Page 11 September 2020 P4C/Talk stimulus A thought-provoking song about the impact of technology on family conversation
Topsy Page 26 June 2020 Tips and techniques Communication games (non-contact!) Topsy Page 26 June 2020 Tips and techniques Seven quick activities to develop talk, listening and non-verbal communication
Topsy Page 3 April 2020 Resources Parent Talk Moves Topsy Page 3 April 2020 Resources This resource brings together phrases and tips to help parents and carers develop dialogue with their children at home.
Topsy Page 10 March 2020 Practical examples, Tips and techniques Video: High Quality Talk in Nursery Topsy Page 10 March 2020 Practical examples, Tips and techniques Simple-yet-effective techniques to get three year olds talking and keep them focused.
