Topsy Page 25 November 2022 Tips and techniques Talk in Assembly Topsy Page 25 November 2022 Tips and techniques A simple way to make assemblies more interactive
Topsy Page 13 November 2020 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Should everyone talk to the class? Topsy Page 13 November 2020 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Three essential ingredients to ensure pupils have the confidence to speak in front of their peers
Topsy Page 5 June 2019 Tips and techniques Tips for using lolly sticks Topsy Page 5 June 2019 Tips and techniques Lolly sticks are a really simple way to randomly select children, but like anything they need to be used properly.
Topsy Page 28 May 2019 Tips and techniques “When it's hands up they pick the smart children...” Topsy Page 28 May 2019 Tips and techniques ‘Hands up’ is a very common way of inviting pupil participation in lessons. However, research shows that typically only around 25% of the class raise their hands.
Topsy Page 7 March 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples P4C Daily Question Topsy Page 7 March 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples A great way to start the day in Early Years - developing early language and reasoning as well as engaging families in their child’s learning.
Topsy Page 13 June 2017 Practical examples What do children think of Hands Up? Topsy Page 13 June 2017 Practical examples Pupil Voice is an important part of my Talk Audits; here are some recent responses when I asked Key Stage 2 children their opinions about Hands Up…