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?
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
Seasonal versions of some well-known oracy games
Learn how to embed excellent oracy practice – programme starts Fri 16 Jan
A great way to get students used to talking to different people
A structure which develops speaking and listening, and can be used across the curriculum
