Topsy Page 31 March 2023 Tips and techniques Word Disconnect! Topsy Page 31 March 2023 Tips and techniques An oracy game, a mental workout, and an opportunity to practise respectful challenge
Topsy Page 3 March 2023 Tips and techniques Word Connect – oracy and thinking game Topsy Page 3 March 2023 Tips and techniques Develop your pupils’ listening and reasoning
Topsy Page 14 October 2022 Tips and techniques Good Idea / Bad Idea Topsy Page 14 October 2022 Tips and techniques A go-to structure that helps every child to speak and give reasons
Topsy Page 20 May 2022 Tips and techniques P4C games to develop different skills Topsy Page 20 May 2022 Tips and techniques Fun plus learning
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 3 September 2021 Tips and techniques A game to develop creative thinking Topsy Page 3 September 2021 Tips and techniques Can your class come up with convincing definitions for the new words they invent?
Topsy Page 16 July 2021 Tips and techniques That's not joggling! Talk and P4C game Topsy Page 16 July 2021 Tips and techniques A physical, fun game that can be played face-to-face or virtually
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 9 October 2020 Tips and techniques A P4C game that raises awareness about listening and talking Topsy Page 9 October 2020 Tips and techniques A quick, active game that helps pupils reflect on their own talk
Topsy Page 17 September 2020 Professional development Forthcoming online P4C network meeting Topsy Page 17 September 2020 Professional development A professional development opportunity for P4C leads and teachers on Thursday 24th September
Topsy Page 21 August 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus P4C sitting in rows? Topsy Page 21 August 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Tips, games and stimuli to help you maintain high-quality P4C in these unusual times
Topsy Page 17 July 2020 Tips and techniques Quick Talk and P4C game: Connection Challenge Topsy Page 17 July 2020 Tips and techniques Get students thinking and talking with a game that only takes moments to set up.
Topsy Page 26 June 2020 Tips and techniques Communication games (non-contact!) Topsy Page 26 June 2020 Tips and techniques Seven quick activities to develop talk, listening and non-verbal communication
Topsy Page 15 May 2020 Tips and techniques Try using structured talk to start your Zoom sessions Topsy Page 15 May 2020 Tips and techniques Invest time in connection before content.
Topsy Page 20 March 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading HomeTalk Topsy Page 20 March 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading A resource which may be helpful for children who are not at school
Topsy Page 13 March 2020 Tips and techniques Always/Never - a quick critical thinking activity for any subject Topsy Page 13 March 2020 Tips and techniques Generating dialogue, comparing concepts, deepening understanding.
Topsy Page 29 November 2019 Tips and techniques 1-2-3 (Clap) Topsy Page 29 November 2019 Tips and techniques An energising warm-up game which will help children (and adults!) to focus.
Topsy Page 8 November 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples The Picture Frame Game Topsy Page 8 November 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples A lovely example of a game which generates creative thinking and can give children ownership of their talk.
Topsy Page 11 October 2019 Tips and techniques 'The Imagination Game' Topsy Page 11 October 2019 Tips and techniques Tips for playing this popular P4C warm-up game which develops creative thinking plus turn-taking, listening, responding, and recognising shapes.
Topsy Page 20 September 2019 P4C/Talk stimulus A classic book for getting children talking: 'Would You Rather' by John Burningham Topsy Page 20 September 2019 P4C/Talk stimulus Celebrating a useful and fun resource.
