Topsy Page 9 April 2021 Recommended reading Beautiful Thinking – EYFS metacognition Topsy Page 9 April 2021 Recommended reading A fascinating, accessible book about thinking in the Early Years
Topsy Page 2 April 2021 Recommended reading Plato Was Wrong! Topsy Page 2 April 2021 Recommended reading A thought-provoking and practical book about doing philosophy with young people
Topsy Page 26 March 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Should I take the stairs? Fun P4C stimulus Topsy Page 26 March 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus If we made exercise more fun, would people be healthier?
Topsy Page 19 March 2021 Tips and techniques Simple structures for teaching vocabulary Topsy Page 19 March 2021 Tips and techniques Accelerate pupils’ learning of new words
Topsy Page 5 March 2021 Research, Thoughts EEF findings on Philosophy for Children Topsy Page 5 March 2021 Research, Thoughts Teachers report impact on confidence, respect and reasoning
Topsy Page 26 February 2021 Recommended reading, Research, Tips and techniques Bridging the Word Gap Topsy Page 26 February 2021 Recommended reading, Research, Tips and techniques Vocabulary report and practical ideas
Topsy Page 19 February 2021 Tips and techniques Hand signals for dialogue in live online learning Topsy Page 19 February 2021 Tips and techniques Another simple way to increase interaction and develop pupil talk
Topsy Page 12 February 2021 Tips and techniques, Professional development Two Thinking Moves you can use today Topsy Page 12 February 2021 Tips and techniques, Professional development Examples showing how you can start using the Thinking Moves A-Z to gain the benefits of metacognition for your pupils
Topsy Page 5 February 2021 Resources HomeTalk – free weekly resource for families and teachers Topsy Page 5 February 2021 Resources A high-quality, easy-to-access resource that gets children talking
Topsy Page 29 January 2021 Tips and techniques Live online lessons - talk tip Topsy Page 29 January 2021 Tips and techniques Instantly make learning more interactive, and talk more purposeful
Topsy Page 22 January 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus The Three Robbers – P4C stimulus Topsy Page 22 January 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus An entertaining short video which will stimulate lots of dialogue
Topsy Page 15 January 2021 Tips and techniques Three lovely activities to raise spirits Topsy Page 15 January 2021 Tips and techniques Community-building activities which are good for wellbeing as well as vocabulary development
Topsy Page 8 January 2021 Resources Uplifting concepts Topsy Page 8 January 2021 Resources A list of positive ideas including compassion, hope, and celebration - for use in P4C or circle time
Topsy Page 1 January 2021 Practical examples I saw my children differently… Topsy Page 1 January 2021 Practical examples Teachers’ reactions after starting Philosophy for Children with their classes
Topsy Page 25 December 2020 Thoughts Reflections on a strange year Topsy Page 25 December 2020 Thoughts My seven highlights and observations from 2020
Topsy Page 18 December 2020 Thoughts, Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Take five minutes for pupil voice Topsy Page 18 December 2020 Thoughts, Recommended reading, Tips and techniques How will you know it’s working if you don’t ask?
Topsy Page 11 December 2020 Tips and techniques PMIQ: a simple structure for talk Topsy Page 11 December 2020 Tips and techniques Encouraging pupils to think more deeply in reflection and talk time
Topsy Page 4 December 2020 Resources, Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Talking Point – Rights of living things Topsy Page 4 December 2020 Resources, Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus A resource to get pupils thinking and talking about whether living things have rights
Topsy Page 27 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Is it worth cutting up bits of paper? Topsy Page 27 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts The case for giving a hands-on focus to classroom talk tasks
Topsy Page 20 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Do you comment enough? Topsy Page 20 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Practical examples An important technique for developing language
