To promote inclusivity and help all children have friendships, some schools try to ban the idea of best friends. What do your class think about this?
Here are some comments from different children. Which comments do your students agree with or disagree with? What are their reasons?
Ways to ensure you are creating an equitable learning environment
I highly recommend this series of videos from the Inquiry Project
The impact of making sure every student’s voice is heard
Pupils reflect on how using a ‘talking stick’ helps them take turns
“They didn’t want to stop!” Play this engaging game with your students to develop listening and collaborative thinking
A teacher talking about why she changes pairings in her class every week
Thoughts from some ten year-olds on the power of oracy approaches
Professor Lauren Resnick on ‘accountable talk’ classrooms
An activity to get your class talking to each other after the holidays
