This is a practical guide to teaching philosophical thinking through play, questioning and dialogic activities to develop children's deeper understanding of life's big questions. We live in an ever demanding world where independent, creative thinking is highly prized. We want the children of the future to have the skills and confidence to form their own ideas, and have the confidence and resilience to speak up for what they believe in. "Why Think?" will enable practitioners of children aged 3-11 to confidently turn their classrooms into spaces where thinking, challenging and reasoning become as natural as play. In this book, the author of "But Why?" explores how to maximise philosophical play through activities, games and parental engagement. "Why Think?" includes: inspirational case studies; facilitation techniques and information on philosophical concepts; a list of recommended books and resources, online quizzes, thinking games and useful web links; and, question-board activities to stimulate daily thinking. The book is visually interesting with lots of annotated sessions, drawings, photos, and ideas for resources. This is a must for all early years and primary practitioners.

This is a new title from the best-selling "Read & Respond" series. It offers: differentiation advice and assessment guidance; plot, character and setting, speaking and listening activities; guided reading notes and texts for shared reading; and, extended writing projects.

Pinocchio the wooden puppet comes to life - and he wants to be a real boy. His friend the cricket tries to help, but Pinocchio can't stop himself running into trouble. This simple retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale raises timeless questions about truth, choice and what it means to be real.

Ages 7-11. Read & Respond provides teachers with all the resources they need to teach this classic children's story by Pat Hutchins. Notes and activities reflect the way that teachers teach now and include shared texts, guided reading notes, reading activities, speaking and listening activities, writing projects and assessment guidance. Photocopiable worksheets included.

The perfect introduction to philosophy for children (P4C), But Why? Provides everything you need to introduce philosophy into your classroom. And for those who are already doing P4C, it will provide a welcome source of fresh inspiration and new ideas. Why do philosophy in school? This work clearly has a very positive impact on children's work across the curriculum, giving them the confidence to speak and discuss ideas to a high level. - Ofsted report P4C has far-reaching benefits that touch all parts of the curriculum and every aspect of school life by: creating a climate for learning increasing motivation developing communication skills boosting creativity and imagination teaching moral citizenship developing confidence, self-esteem and emotional identification. Why But Why? But Why? offers a tried-and-tested approach that uses the character of Philosophy Bear to make philosophy accessible to even the very youngest children. As well as this manual, the teaching pack (sold seperately) includes: a mini Philosophy Bear four, beautifully illustrated picture books, written specifically for use in P4C. The manual is a highly practical guide that includes: how to run a successful P4C session using stories and other stimuli for P4C strategies that will lead to fruitful thinking inspiring case studies and examples a bank of games and activities integrating philosophy into the school involving parents.