An interesting and moving P4C lesson on secrets and trust, using an emotional article showing lots of notes other students have written about things they wish their teacher knew. A really engaging and informative lesson helping students consider philosophical issues whilst encouraging positive relationships with teachers and peers.

A nice P4C (philosophy for children) lesson exploring the theme of love using a poem written by John Clare called 'first love'. A range of paired, group and whole class discussion classes as well as some written tasks as well.

An active, interesting and engaging lesson discussing what tolerance is and considering society. Can be used alongside a range of texts that tackle issues with diversity such as Othello, Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry, The Hunger Games, Noughts and Crosses... Great for team work, speaking and listening, reasoning and justification skills.

A full lesson including links to articles and discussion topics on armed police in America, discussing the morality of this and crime in general. I used to link to The Hunger Games, however it also worked well with Stone Cold, Ruby in the Smoke and other crime novels. Uses speaking and listening skills, reasoning ability and teamwork.

A fun, active P4C (Philosophy for Children) lesson on animal rights, using drama, p4c and speaking and listening skills whilst improving reasoning and justification in the classroom. Suitable for all ages of English students

A Philosophy for Children, P4C lesson based on Ruby Bridges and the civil rights movement in America. A discussion based lesson on whether one person can truly make a difference.

A fun lesson with four posters for year 7 students to create, before presenting to their groups to share their favourite book, film, album and person.

A P4C lesson discussing animal rights and morality, using an article about Tilikum the whale in SeaWorld and the documentary Blackfish. A good way to have students discuss, justify and improve reasoning skills. A writer in role task is also included at the end of the lesson that can be used as an exit ticket, or homework, which encourages students to play 'devils advocate'.

A fun, engaging and thought provoking P4C lesson discussing pet ownership and homelessness, with a simple article as stimulus. A good article to analyse for non-fiction text alongside novels as well. A great way to get students talking. The entire lesson is planned with resources, Learning Objectives and Success Criteria. Good for encouraging communication, justification of ideas and listening skills. Students really enjoy P4C and it is structured in a way that means all children can achieve.

A fun and engaging P4C lesson discussing the hunting of animals, with a simple newspaper article as stimulus. A good article to analyse for non-fiction text alongside novels as well. A great way to get students talking. The entire lesson is planned with resources, Learning Objectives and Success Criteria. Good for encouraging communication, justification of ideas and listening skills. Students really enjoy P4C and it is structured in a way that means all children can achieve.

An engaging and thought provoking P4C lesson discussing animal testing, with a simple article as stimulus. A good article to analyse for non-fiction text alongside novels as well. Lesson includes a paired task where they research alternatives to animal testing which can be used in two ways. A great way to get students talking. The entire lesson is planned with resources, Learning Objectives and Success Criteria. Good for encouraging communication, justification of ideas and listening skills. Students really enjoy P4C and it is structured in a way that means all children can achieve.

A useful PEE sheet to help students understand how to form PEE paragraphs. These shapes are easily cut and strung together to make hanging mobiles that can model work and decorate the classroom. Useful for English, History, Geography, P.E, R.E and many more.

Created and Edited a certificate format to give as rewards for students who have lead learning.

A fun quiz with seven rounds including a song round, film, advert and general knowledge round. Handout with quiz questions already included. Multiple sources used. Really fun way to celebrate the holidays without resorting to a Christmas DVD!

A fun Do Now activity where they need to work out who the famous person is.

An easy to edit certificate to award success in a variety of subjects. Suitable for Key Stage 3, Key stage 4 and primary.