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Citizenship
A Hard Lesson
A philosophical enquiry/discussion lesson based on the theme of boasting/respect for others suitable for middle-upper primary.
Recognising feelings
An activity for young children where they draw faces to reflect the feelings for characters in a short story read by the teacher. Suitable for infants.
What is Fairness?
A philosophical/discussion lesson where children work in small groups to discuss the concept of fairness and what it really means. Suitable upper primary.
Litter Chat Show
A group activity which I used as part of a topic on Looking After Our World. Children work in small groups to devise a television chat show discussing the problem of litter. Suitable for upper primary.
Theft at the Castle
A philosophical/thinking skills discussion lesson where children work in small groups to solve the mystery of the theft. Suitable for upper primary.
Building a Well
A discussion lesson for small groups - mid primary. It is designed to highlight the importance of water and the problems faced in some third world countries. I used it as part of a topic on water in conjunction with the resources on the Water Aid website.
A Visit to Auschwitz
A thought provoking philosophical enquiry/discussion lesson based on the true story of a visit to Auschwitz suitable for upper primary children.