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29 May 2020
Thoughts, Tips and techniques, Recommended reading

The role of P4C in times of transition

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29 May 2020
Thoughts, Tips and techniques, Recommended reading

Philosophy for Children helps students explore their thoughts as a community

Tagged: P4C (Philosophy for Children), empathy, wellbeing, talk/oracy, P4C stimuli

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22 May 2020
Thoughts, Tips and techniques

Sorry, Mum!

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22 May 2020
Thoughts, Tips and techniques

Reflecting on how our talk can sometimes interrupt learners' thinking

Tagged: teaching assistants, teacher talk, talk/oracy, thinking time

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15 May 2020
Tips and techniques

Try using structured talk to start your Zoom sessions

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15 May 2020
Tips and techniques

Invest time in connection before content.

Tagged: games, home learning, empathy, co-operation, online learning, P4C starters / games, community-building, talking objects, thinking time, talk/oracy games

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8 May 2020
Practical examples, Thoughts

A new start for a child – could this be your school?

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8 May 2020
Practical examples, Thoughts

From challenging behaviour to integration.

Tagged: talk/oracy, impact, pupil voice, RAG cups, pupil talk, respectful challenge, dialogue, pupil engagement

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1 May 2020
Tips and techniques, Recommended reading, Thoughts

How is the quality of talk in your online meetings?

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1 May 2020
Tips and techniques, Recommended reading, Thoughts

Creating the conditions for productive dialogue online, just as we would in the classroom.

Tagged: talk/oracy, home learning, pupil talk, teacher talk, online learning, thinking time

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24 April 2020
Tips and techniques, Thoughts

A culture of productive dialogue… in the classroom and beyond

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24 April 2020
Tips and techniques, Thoughts

The importance of modelling constructive talk.

Tagged: modelling, pupil talk, teacher talk, listening, respectful challenge, dialogue

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17 April 2020
Thoughts

Is it wrong to argue?

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17 April 2020
Thoughts

Children’s reaction to the idea of arguing.

Tagged: reasoning, talk/oracy, P4C (Philosophy for Children), talk prompts, respectful challenge

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10 April 2020
Practical examples

Three uplifting tales of Talk

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10 April 2020
Practical examples

Children seen in a new light following meaningful talk activities.

Tagged: talk/oracy, teacher voice, active learning, outdoor learning, Forest School, talk prompts, writing, impact, respectful challenge, pupil engagement

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3 April 2020
Resources

Parent Talk Moves

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3 April 2020
Resources

This resource brings together phrases and tips to help parents and carers develop dialogue with their children at home.

Tagged: talk/oracy, talk moves, listening, reasoning, parental engagement, early years / EYFS

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27 March 2020
Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus

Once Upon a Picture resource

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27 March 2020
Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus

A super online collection of images to get children thinking and talking.

Tagged: talk/oracy, active learning, home learning

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20 March 2020
Tips and techniques, Recommended reading

HomeTalk

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20 March 2020
Tips and techniques, Recommended reading

A resource which may be helpful for children who are not at school

Tagged: wellbeing, home learning, P4C starters / games, talk/oracy games

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13 March 2020
Tips and techniques

Always/Never - a quick critical thinking activity for any subject

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13 March 2020
Tips and techniques

Generating dialogue, comparing concepts, deepening understanding.

Tagged: talk/oracy, P4C (Philosophy for Children), games, respectful challenge, P4C starters / games, critical thinking, pair talk / talk partners, talk/oracy games

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10 March 2020
Practical examples, Tips and techniques

Video: High Quality Talk in Nursery

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10 March 2020
Practical examples, Tips and techniques

Simple-yet-effective techniques to get three year olds talking and keep them focused.

Tagged: talk/oracy, teacher talk, random selection, games, video, circle time, talking objects, pair talk / talk partners, thinking time, early years / EYFS, talk/oracy games

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10 March 2020
Practical examples

Video: P4C Enquiry in Early Years

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10 March 2020
Practical examples

Four-year-olds participating in Philosophy for Children.

Tagged: P4C (Philosophy for Children), talk/oracy, active learning, being physically active, video, pair talk / talk partners, early years / EYFS

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6 March 2020
Tips and techniques

Yes, we drew flowers

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6 March 2020
Tips and techniques

What is ‘recasting’, and when is it appropriate?

Tagged: teacher talk, teaching assistants, pupil talk, talk/oracy

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28 February 2020
Tips and techniques

A double bubble for every subject

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28 February 2020
Tips and techniques

A simple way to help learners structure their talk, thinking and note-taking.

Tagged: creative thinking, active learning, reasoning, writing, P4C / philosophical concepts, pair talk / talk partners, concept stretcher

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28 February 2020
Professional development

Greater Manchester Philosophy for Children Network event 18th March 2020

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28 February 2020
Professional development

An opportunity to talk with other teachers about P4C.

Tagged: P4C (Philosophy for Children), early years / EYFS

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21 February 2020
Practical examples, Thoughts

P4C engages 'reluctant talkers'

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21 February 2020
Practical examples, Thoughts

Secondary teacher watching P4C saw his class change.

Tagged: P4C (Philosophy for Children), active learning, talk/oracy, pupil engagement, less confident talkers / 'quiet children', inclusion

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21 February 2020
Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus

A new thinking question for children published every weekday

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21 February 2020
Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus

Questions that get children thinking and talking.

Tagged: P4C Daily Question, creative thinking, home learning, P4C questions, thinking questions, would you rather

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14 February 2020
Tips and techniques

The power of 'Tell Us'

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14 February 2020
Tips and techniques

One tiny tweak which can transform learning.

Tagged: teacher talk, teacher questioning, listening, talk/oracy, active learning, pupil engagement, whole-class talk, community-building

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