Topsy Page 18 February 2022 P4C/Talk stimulus What would you do if you were the Prime Minister? P4C game Topsy Page 18 February 2022 P4C/Talk stimulus Develop pupil thinking and gain insight into concerns
Topsy Page 18 February 2022 Thoughts Out of the mouths of babes Topsy Page 18 February 2022 Thoughts My blog post for Oracy Cambridge
Topsy Page 11 February 2022 Recommended reading Philosophical Play from Sara Stanley Topsy Page 11 February 2022 Recommended reading Full of practical ideas and lovely examples of children’s words; I recommend this book
Topsy Page 4 February 2022 Tips and techniques What makes a good talk partner? Topsy Page 4 February 2022 Tips and techniques Why not ask?
Topsy Page 28 January 2022 P4C/Talk stimulus P4C stimulus about Difference Topsy Page 28 January 2022 P4C/Talk stimulus A poignant story about difference and friendship
Topsy Page 21 January 2022 Tips and techniques Do you give written instructions? Topsy Page 21 January 2022 Tips and techniques Free yourself to get on with higher impact work
Topsy Page 14 January 2022 Tips and techniques, Resources Vocabulary, Vocabulary, Vocabulary Topsy Page 14 January 2022 Tips and techniques, Resources Get students to think and talk about new words in the context of what they are learning
Topsy Page 7 January 2022 Recommended reading The power of peer critique Topsy Page 7 January 2022 Recommended reading One of the most inspiring educational videos that I’ve ever seen
Topsy Page 31 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Another talk game for families or classrooms Topsy Page 31 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Which of you is most likely to…
Topsy Page 24 December 2021 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Fun holiday talk game Topsy Page 24 December 2021 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus How long can you keep the conversation going?
Topsy Page 17 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus, Recommended reading A gift idea…? Topsy Page 17 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus, Recommended reading Get young children talking with this tried and trusted book
Topsy Page 10 December 2021 Resources, P4C/Talk stimulus Let's talk about… gifts Topsy Page 10 December 2021 Resources, P4C/Talk stimulus Thinking questions for children about gifts, in the latest HomeTalk
Topsy Page 3 December 2021 Resources, P4C/Talk stimulus, Tips and techniques Reflective learners – are you becoming a better talker? Topsy Page 3 December 2021 Resources, P4C/Talk stimulus, Tips and techniques 20 questions for pupils to consider
Topsy Page 26 November 2021 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Why not jot? Topsy Page 26 November 2021 Thoughts, Tips and techniques How making notes positively impacts on thinking, talking and writing
Topsy Page 19 November 2021 Tips and techniques Tips to make Zoom sessions interactive (Part 4) Topsy Page 19 November 2021 Tips and techniques The final instalment of my tips for making online sessions more engaging
Topsy Page 12 November 2021 Resources Kindness – concept activity Topsy Page 12 November 2021 Resources What does kindness actually mean?
Topsy Page 5 November 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Anti-Bullying Week – P4C questions and stimuli Topsy Page 5 November 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Help your pupils explore the 2021 theme, One Kind Word
Topsy Page 29 October 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Another provocative P4C stimulus Topsy Page 29 October 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus To get your class thinking about beauty, technology, advertising and more
Topsy Page 22 October 2021 Tips and techniques Tips to make Zoom sessions interactive (Part 3) Topsy Page 22 October 2021 Tips and techniques More ideas to encourage participation
Topsy Page 15 October 2021 Tips and techniques Develop talk in young children Topsy Page 15 October 2021 Tips and techniques Asking too many questions exhausts them - here’s what to do instead