Topsy Page 24 July 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading, P4C/Talk stimulus What would you do if you could turn invisible? Topsy Page 24 July 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading, P4C/Talk stimulus A thought experiment to consider
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 10 July 2020 Tips and techniques, Research Talk tips for teaching assistants: praise Topsy Page 10 July 2020 Tips and techniques, Research How to give praise – and how not to – based on the research
Topsy Page 3 July 2020 Recommended reading, Practical examples 'You get to be friends with people you never thought you’d be friends with' Topsy Page 3 July 2020 Recommended reading, Practical examples If you’re not yet doing P4C – this video will convince you. If you are, it will convince you to do more.
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 19 June 2020 Tips and techniques What about the quiet children? Topsy Page 19 June 2020 Tips and techniques Three simple ways to increase participation
Topsy Page 12 June 2020 Practical examples Reasons to do P4C: pupil voice Topsy Page 12 June 2020 Practical examples Children describe how P4C helps them listen to others and to express themselves
Topsy Page 5 June 2020 Tips and techniques Social distancing – an opportunity for students to learn how to project voices Topsy Page 5 June 2020 Tips and techniques Ways to develop talking at a distance
Topsy Page 29 May 2020 Thoughts, Tips and techniques, Recommended reading The role of P4C in times of transition Topsy Page 29 May 2020 Thoughts, Tips and techniques, Recommended reading Philosophy for Children helps students explore their thoughts as a community
Topsy Page 22 May 2020 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Sorry, Mum! Topsy Page 22 May 2020 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Reflecting on how our talk can sometimes interrupt learners' thinking
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 8 May 2020 Practical examples, Thoughts A new start for a child – could this be your school? Topsy Page 8 May 2020 Practical examples, Thoughts From challenging behaviour to integration.
Topsy Page 1 May 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading, Thoughts How is the quality of talk in your online meetings? Topsy Page 1 May 2020 Tips and techniques, Recommended reading, Thoughts Creating the conditions for productive dialogue online, just as we would in the classroom.
Topsy Page 24 April 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts A culture of productive dialogue… in the classroom and beyond Topsy Page 24 April 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts The importance of modelling constructive talk.
Topsy Page 17 April 2020 Thoughts Is it wrong to argue? Topsy Page 17 April 2020 Thoughts Children’s reaction to the idea of arguing.
Topsy Page 10 April 2020 Practical examples Three uplifting tales of Talk Topsy Page 10 April 2020 Practical examples Children seen in a new light following meaningful talk activities.
Topsy Page 3 April 2020 Resources Parent Talk Moves Topsy Page 3 April 2020 Resources This resource brings together phrases and tips to help parents and carers develop dialogue with their children at home.
Topsy Page 27 March 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Once Upon a Picture resource Topsy Page 27 March 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus A super online collection of images to get children thinking and talking.
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.
