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23 July 2021
Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus

HomeTalk for the holidays

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23 July 2021
Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus

The HomeTalk series from Dialogue Works is a great resource for parents and families – perfect for summer holidays and beyond.

Check it out at https://dialogueworks.co.uk/hometalk/

HomeTalk front cover - let’s talk about Life Cycles - including frog picture
HomeTalk page from Choice and Responsibility edition - featuring relevant quotes from Sammy Davis Junior, J.K. Rowling and Spiderman, with their pictures
HomeTalk ‘Discussion Suggestions age 3-5’ example page, featuring a link to a Sesame Street video and related discussion points
 
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