Topsy Page 31 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Another talk game for families or classrooms Topsy Page 31 December 2021 P4C/Talk stimulus Which of you is most likely to…
Topsy Page 3 December 2021 Resources, P4C/Talk stimulus, Tips and techniques Reflective learners – are you becoming a better talker? Topsy Page 3 December 2021 Resources, P4C/Talk stimulus, Tips and techniques 20 questions for pupils to consider
Topsy Page 6 August 2021 Resources, Recommended reading Oracy Cambridge resources Topsy Page 6 August 2021 Resources, Recommended reading More useful resources, including a Talk Tally to get pupils listening closely
Topsy Page 18 June 2021 Tips and techniques Last three to speak Topsy Page 18 June 2021 Tips and techniques A simple way to improve listening and deepen dialogue
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 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 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 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 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 10 March 2020 Practical examples, Tips and techniques Video: High Quality Talk in Nursery Topsy Page 10 March 2020 Practical examples, Tips and techniques Simple-yet-effective techniques to get three year olds talking and keep them focused.
Topsy Page 10 March 2020 Practical examples Video: P4C Enquiry in Early Years Topsy Page 10 March 2020 Practical examples Four-year-olds participating in Philosophy for Children.
Topsy Page 28 February 2020 Tips and techniques A double bubble for every subject Topsy Page 28 February 2020 Tips and techniques A simple way to help learners structure their talk, thinking and note-taking.
Topsy Page 4 October 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Talking Toys to develop confident, thinking communicators Topsy Page 4 October 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Talking Toys enables children to immediately organise their turn-taking.
Topsy Page 27 September 2019 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Persist with random pairings - they're worth it Topsy Page 27 September 2019 Tips and techniques, Thoughts Developing children’s communication and relationships by enabling them to talk with lots of different peers.
Topsy Page 12 July 2019 Practical examples Children want to change partners! Topsy Page 12 July 2019 Practical examples More pupil voice about the idea of changing talk partners more often.
Topsy Page 5 July 2019 Tips and techniques What if the child doesn't answer? Topsy Page 5 July 2019 Tips and techniques When using random selection in whole class learning, if a child doesn’t respond, there are several options.
Topsy Page 20 June 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Use RAG cups to transform teaching and learning Topsy Page 20 June 2019 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Children continually reflecting on their learning and selecting the right level of challenge.
Topsy Page 15 April 2019 Tips and techniques Suddenly they were all talking! Topsy Page 15 April 2019 Tips and techniques Magical results of modelling pair talk using a ‘talking toy’.
Topsy Page 9 January 2018 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Ideas into your brain... Topsy Page 9 January 2018 Tips and techniques, Practical examples What children think of changing talk partners more often.
