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29 October 2019
Tips and techniques, Practical examples

Video: P4C Daily Question in Early Years

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29 October 2019
Tips and techniques, Practical examples

Starting with simple/fun questions in Early Years helps children develop the skills to consider deeper ('more philosophical') questions over time. See my earlier post for more about the P4C Daily Question.

I currently publish a ‘Thinking Question’ every weekday.

Daily Question develops reasoning, oracy…

Daily Question develops reasoning, oracy…

Would you rather meet a superhero or an alien?

Would you rather meet a superhero or an alien?

Would you rather be a dragon or a witch?

Would you rather be a dragon or a witch?


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