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 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 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 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 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.
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 6 March 2020 Tips and techniques Yes, we drew flowers Topsy Page 6 March 2020 Tips and techniques What is ‘recasting’, and when is it appropriate?
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 21 February 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus A new thinking question for children published every weekday Topsy Page 21 February 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Questions that get children thinking and talking.
Topsy Page 14 February 2020 Tips and techniques The power of 'Tell Us' Topsy Page 14 February 2020 Tips and techniques One tiny tweak which can transform learning.
Topsy Page 7 February 2020 Tips and techniques Three ways to embed Pupil Talk Prompts Topsy Page 7 February 2020 Tips and techniques Ensure consistency and impact for high-quality pupil dialogue.
Topsy Page 31 January 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Picture books for P4C Topsy Page 31 January 2020 Tips and techniques, P4C/Talk stimulus Some of my favourite books for P4C.
