Topsy Page 20 September 2024 Tips and techniques How can I get everyone to join in? Topsy Page 20 September 2024 Tips and techniques The importance of building the right foundations
Topsy Page 13 September 2024 Tips and techniques Partner 1 and Partner 2 Topsy Page 13 September 2024 Tips and techniques Increase the effectiveness of talk partners
Topsy Page 30 August 2024 Tips and techniques Many possible answers – getting everyone talking Topsy Page 30 August 2024 Tips and techniques What will happen when you remove the fear of being wrong?
Topsy Page 28 June 2024 Practical examples What teachers say about P4C (part 2) Topsy Page 28 June 2024 Practical examples Impact of Philosophy for Children
Topsy Page 17 May 2024 Tips and techniques Invite them to speak Topsy Page 17 May 2024 Tips and techniques Provide opportunities to develop confidence
Topsy Page 11 August 2023 Practical examples “We talk about stuff that is important and interesting” Topsy Page 11 August 2023 Practical examples Pupils feel that P4C helps them with everything from relationships to confidence to staying calm
Topsy Page 28 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts “She didn’t used to speak!” Topsy Page 28 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts The amazing difference P4C made for one pupil
Topsy Page 7 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts "Oracy has made me confident" Topsy Page 7 July 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts Four pupil quotes show the impact of prioritising oracy
Topsy Page 21 April 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts "I will get braver and braver!" Topsy Page 21 April 2023 Practical examples, Thoughts One pupil describes how she is becoming more confident to talk
Topsy Page 28 October 2022 Tips and techniques Postcard collection Topsy Page 28 October 2022 Tips and techniques Four great ways to use postcards as a resource for Talk
Topsy Page 9 September 2022 Tips and techniques Talking objects – tips for Talk Partners Topsy Page 9 September 2022 Tips and techniques Maximise the quality and impact of pair talk
Topsy Page 1 July 2022 Tips and techniques, Practical examples It helps me to be louder Topsy Page 1 July 2022 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Pupil voice about ‘The Volumiser'
Topsy Page 10 June 2022 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Thinking questions in Reading Topsy Page 10 June 2022 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Get students thinking and talking about ideas beyond the text
Topsy Page 13 May 2022 Tips and techniques, Practical examples “As soon as she had the stone she started talking!” Topsy Page 13 May 2022 Tips and techniques, Practical examples Why giving out ‘talking objects’ is worth the hassle
Topsy Page 10 September 2021 Tips and techniques Tips to make Zoom sessions interactive (Part 1) Topsy Page 10 September 2021 Tips and techniques Avoiding those empty silences…
Topsy Page 28 May 2021 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Did you put your hand up at school? Topsy Page 28 May 2021 Thoughts, Tips and techniques Pupils tell us why they think their peers don’t raise their hands
Topsy Page 7 May 2021 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Selective Mutism Topsy Page 7 May 2021 Recommended reading, Tips and techniques Written from the perspective of a child with Selective Mutism, this book is well worth a read
Topsy Page 16 April 2021 Tips and techniques Get every child to talk Topsy Page 16 April 2021 Tips and techniques Another simple-yet-effective talk game
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 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
