Topsy Page 1 March 2024 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading The 4Cs of P4C Topsy Page 1 March 2024 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Explaining caring, collaborative, critical and creative thinking
Topsy Page 16 February 2024 Tips and techniques Talk to the blue bean bag! Topsy Page 16 February 2024 Tips and techniques Oracy skills development - using different volumes
Topsy Page 2 February 2024 Tips and techniques, Resources Learning to ask philosophical questions Topsy Page 2 February 2024 Tips and techniques, Resources How to start a question, and think about whether or not it’s philosophical
Topsy Page 19 January 2024 Tips and techniques Have your class agreed ground rules for P4C? Topsy Page 19 January 2024 Tips and techniques How do they want to behave to become great 4C thinkers?
Topsy Page 12 January 2024 Tips and techniques Three ways to use talk to enhance learning in History Topsy Page 12 January 2024 Tips and techniques Deepen and consolidate learning through pupil dialogue
Topsy Page 29 December 2023 Tips and techniques Festive things – talk game Topsy Page 29 December 2023 Tips and techniques A seasonally-adapted talk game to enjoy with family and friends
Topsy Page 15 December 2023 Tips and techniques Festive fun ‘Questions Only’ game Topsy Page 15 December 2023 Tips and techniques An entertaining talk challenge
Topsy Page 24 November 2023 Tips and techniques Sticky note concepts Topsy Page 24 November 2023 Tips and techniques A tip to ensure you are always ready for P4C sessions
Topsy Page 17 November 2023 Tips and techniques Talk Prompts for thinking about new topics Topsy Page 17 November 2023 Tips and techniques Use prompts to get students talking
Topsy Page 3 November 2023 Tips and techniques Six ways to improve listening Topsy Page 3 November 2023 Tips and techniques …especially pupil-to-pupil listening
Topsy Page 27 October 2023 Tips and techniques Choral speaking in P4C? Topsy Page 27 October 2023 Tips and techniques Get everyone listening and engaged with the big ideas and questions
Topsy Page 20 October 2023 Tips and techniques "I'm talking less..." Topsy Page 20 October 2023 Tips and techniques How one teacher increased engagement
Topsy Page 6 October 2023 Tips and techniques Shut the door! Topsy Page 6 October 2023 Tips and techniques Create the conditions for effective whole-class dialogue
Topsy Page 22 September 2023 Tips and techniques Oracy on the timetable Topsy Page 22 September 2023 Tips and techniques A weekly opportunity to develop talk and listening skills
Topsy Page 8 September 2023 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Do you unconsciously choose certain pupils? Topsy Page 8 September 2023 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Here’s one way to minimise bias
Topsy Page 1 September 2023 Tips and techniques Talking to build friendships Topsy Page 1 September 2023 Tips and techniques A game to help children practise giving compliments… plus an announcement!
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 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
