Topsy Page 11 August 2023 Practical examples “We talk about stuff that is important and interesting” Topsy Page 11 August 2023 Practical examples Pupils feel that P4C helps them with everything from relationships to confidence to staying calm
Topsy Page 4 August 2023 Recommended reading Podcast recommendation – Cult of Pedagogy Topsy Page 4 August 2023 Recommended reading An inspiring podcast on using classroom talk in a rich and meaningful way
Topsy Page 28 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts “She didn’t used to speak!” Topsy Page 28 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts The amazing difference P4C made for one pupil
Topsy Page 21 July 2023 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Minute of Listening – an amazing free resource Topsy Page 21 July 2023 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques A fantastic, free resource to help your pupils develop their creative listening skills
Topsy Page 14 July 2023 Tips and techniques Using talk prompts to develop creative thinking Topsy Page 14 July 2023 Tips and techniques How one teacher helped her class go deeper in their P4C enquiry
Topsy Page 14 July 2023 Professional development Forthcoming CPD for teachers Topsy Page 14 July 2023 Professional development Development opportunities including the brilliant Pedagogy Programme
Topsy Page 7 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts "Oracy has made me confident" Topsy Page 7 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts Four pupil quotes show the impact of prioritising oracy
Topsy Page 30 June 2023 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Re-telling stories – group talk task opportunity Topsy Page 30 June 2023 Tips and techniques, Practical examples A simple way to take turns in small groups
Topsy Page 23 June 2023 Tips and techniques “They always listen to my ideas” Topsy Page 23 June 2023 Tips and techniques Ask your class about how to communicate well with a partner
Topsy Page 16 June 2023 Thoughts, P4C/Talk stimulus Trash, garbage, potato chips, pants, soccer… Topsy Page 16 June 2023 Thoughts, P4C/Talk stimulus Does it matter if UK children use words and accents from the USA?
Topsy Page 9 June 2023 P4C/Talk stimulus Can you be too generous? Philosophy and Talk stimulus Topsy Page 9 June 2023 P4C/Talk stimulus A fun picture book which can provoke big thinking
Topsy Page 2 June 2023 Tips and techniques Talk prompts for trips Topsy Page 2 June 2023 Tips and techniques Having some words to get started with makes all the difference
Topsy Page 2 June 2023 Professional development Forthcoming CPD for teachers Topsy Page 2 June 2023 Professional development Development opportunities including P4C Level 1
Topsy Page 26 May 2023 P4C/Talk stimulus, Recommended reading P4C stimulus – hard-hitting photo collages Topsy Page 26 May 2023 P4C/Talk stimulus, Recommended reading What will your class make of these contrasting images of children’s lives around the world?
Topsy Page 19 May 2023 Thoughts Should we need to ask 'Why?' Topsy Page 19 May 2023 Thoughts Do your pupils have the habit of spontaneously giving reasons?
Topsy Page 12 May 2023 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Vanessa's tips for P4C with 6-7 year olds Topsy Page 12 May 2023 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Five top P4C tips from an experienced teacher
Topsy Page 5 May 2023 Tips and techniques Oracy game – speaker and maker Topsy Page 5 May 2023 Tips and techniques Pupils instruct each other to make a hidden model
Topsy Page 28 April 2023 Tips and techniques Question stems in P4C Topsy Page 28 April 2023 Tips and techniques Help pupils create their own powerful philosophical questions
Topsy Page 21 April 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts "I will get braver and braver!" Topsy Page 21 April 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts One pupil describes how she is becoming more confident to talk
Topsy Page 14 April 2023 P4C/Talk stimulus Ban best friends? Talk/Philosophy stimulus Topsy Page 14 April 2023 P4C/Talk stimulus Could preventing some children from having best friends help others?
