Discover the world of Philosophy for Children (P4C) with this comprehensive resource pack exploring Aesop’s Fables! Designed for educators in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, this pack aims to enhance children’s critical thinking, moral reasoning, and discussion skills, providing all the essential tools for facilitating engaging and meaningful classroom conversations. Included in This Pack: Story Retelling:A simplified retelling of The Tortoise and the Hare, ensuring the moral is clear and accessible for all students. Lesson Plan: A detailed session outline for teaching the classic fable The Tortoise and the Hare, complete with learning objectives and step-by-step instructions. Teacher’s Guide: An overview of P4C principles, including practical tips for managing discussions and strategies to encourage participation from all students. Facilitation Tips: Advice on fostering respectful discussion and encouraging quieter students to share their thoughts in an inclusive environment. Printable Question Cards: A set of engaging questions designed to prompt critical thinking and discussion based on the story. Student Reflection Sheet: A template for students to reflect on their learning from the fable and consider its application in their own lives. Creative Follow-Up Activities: Fun and engaging activities that allow students to explore the themes of the fable, such as creating posters illustrating key values and morals. This resource pack is ideal for Key Stage 2 (ages 7 to 11) and aligns with the UK curriculum, including the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. Whether you are teaching values, ethics, or critical thinking, this pack provides everything needed to inspire vibrant classroom discussions across the UK and Ireland.

Encourage critical thinking and engaging discussions with these printable Critical Thinking Cards for Kids! This thought-provoking resource focuses on time, punctuality, and waiting, helping students explore real-life scenarios and develop reasoning skills. Included: Printable discussion cards (black & white & colour) Thought-provoking questions about time, punctuality, and responsibility Versatile use: Whole-class discussions, group activities, or one-on-one reflection Minimal prep: just print, cut, and start the conversation! How to Use Classroom Discussion. Use the cards to spark group conversations. Paired or Small Group Work. Encourage students to debate different viewpoints. Critical Thinking Journals. Students can reflect on the prompts in writing. Why Teachers Love It -Builds critical thinking & problem-solving skills Supports PSHE (Personal, Social, and Health Education) discussions Encourages communication & reasoning Perfect for KS1 & KS2 (Ages 5-11) A great low-prep addition to your PSHE, Citizenship, or Debate resources!

Encourage thoughtful discussions and deep thinking with this set of 16 engaging critical thinking cards focused on truth and honesty. Designed for classroom debates, group discussions, or personal reflection, these thought-provoking questions challenge pupils to explore what truth really means, whether honesty is always the best policy, and how we determine what is true. Perfect for PSHE, philosophy, or critical thinking activities, these cards help develop reasoning skills, ethical awareness, and open-minded discussion. Suitable for KS2, KS3, and beyond.

Try out these FREE printable Critical Thinking Cards designed to spark engaging discussions on time, punctuality, and waiting! These four sample cards encourage students to think critically, consider different perspectives, and develop reasoning skills in a fun and interactive way.