Topsy Page 19 February 2021 Tips and techniques Hand signals for dialogue in live online learning Topsy Page 19 February 2021 Tips and techniques Another simple way to increase interaction and develop pupil talk
Topsy Page 12 February 2021 Tips and techniques, Professional development Two Thinking Moves you can use today Topsy Page 12 February 2021 Tips and techniques, Professional development Examples showing how you can start using the Thinking Moves A-Z to gain the benefits of metacognition for your pupils
Topsy Page 5 February 2021 Resources HomeTalk – free weekly resource for families and teachers Topsy Page 5 February 2021 Resources A high-quality, easy-to-access resource that gets children talking
Topsy Page 29 January 2021 Tips and techniques Live online lessons - talk tip Topsy Page 29 January 2021 Tips and techniques Instantly make learning more interactive, and talk more purposeful
Topsy Page 22 January 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus The Three Robbers – P4C stimulus Topsy Page 22 January 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus An entertaining short video which will stimulate lots of dialogue
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 8 January 2021 Resources Uplifting concepts Topsy Page 8 January 2021 Resources A list of positive ideas including compassion, hope, and celebration - for use in P4C or circle time
Topsy Page 1 January 2021 Practical examples I saw my children differently… Topsy Page 1 January 2021 Practical examples Teachers’ reactions after starting Philosophy for Children with their classes
Topsy Page 25 December 2020 Thoughts Reflections on a strange year Topsy Page 25 December 2020 Thoughts My seven highlights and observations from 2020
Topsy Page 18 December 2020 Thoughts, Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Take five minutes for pupil voice Topsy Page 18 December 2020 Thoughts, Recommended reading, Tips and techniques How will you know it’s working if you don’t ask?
Topsy Page 11 December 2020 Tips and techniques PMIQ: a simple structure for talk Topsy Page 11 December 2020 Tips and techniques Encouraging pupils to think more deeply in reflection and talk time
Topsy Page 4 December 2020 Resources, Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Talking Point – Rights of living things Topsy Page 4 December 2020 Resources, Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus A resource to get pupils thinking and talking about whether living things have rights
Topsy Page 27 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Is it worth cutting up bits of paper? Topsy Page 27 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Thoughts The case for giving a hands-on focus to classroom talk tasks
Topsy Page 20 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Do you comment enough? Topsy Page 20 November 2020 Tips and techniques, Practical examples An important technique for developing language
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 6 November 2020 Tips and techniques Get up, stand up... Topsy Page 6 November 2020 Tips and techniques Pupils often benefit from the option to stand whilst talking - here are some of the reasons, and some tips
Topsy Page 30 October 2020 Practical examples, Professional development Using P4C in Literacy Topsy Page 30 October 2020 Practical examples, Professional development Pupils and teachers talk about how Philosophy for Children enhances teaching and learning
Topsy Page 23 October 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Traditional tales can get children thinking and talking Topsy Page 23 October 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Try using a well-known story such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears as a stimulus for classroom talk or P4C
Topsy Page 16 October 2020 Tips and techniques A question a day… Topsy Page 16 October 2020 Tips and techniques Use these questions to get pupils talking every day
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
