When running INSET, especially at this time of year, we’re often asked “what’s the best way to help pupils lacking the skills to engage in discussion?” It’s a question with many answers. But one that never fails is “use Community Builders” – fun, fast activities that zoom in on what pupils find difficult and practise […]
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This week, a set of “Sticky Questions” and a recommended activity for each one to help deepen children’s thinking. Everything below is taken from our Sticky Questions School Packs– our unique approach to homework where children take home a juicy philosophical puzzler stuck to their jumper, talk with parents and bring their thoughts back to school.
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Small-group discussions are vital for the development of children’s oracy: a smaller audience, lower stakes, and more opportunities to speak usually means greater confidence. Small groups also create more critical thinking – ideas and opinions are immediately put under scrutiny and subject to lively interrogation. But letting them off the leash to work together can
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