Thinking Out Loud: Teacher Prompt Cards for Play Pedagogies

Support curiosity, deepen reflection, and connect play to curriculum with Thinking Out Loud – a beautifully designed set of 26 teacher prompt cards crafted to enrich child-led learning.

Rooted in evidence-informed pedagogy, each card invites educators to pause, observe, and prompt thinking in ways that nurture children's inquiry, wonder, and voice. Whether you're guiding playful exploration or linking learning to curriculum goals, these prompts help bring intentionality and responsiveness to everyday practice.

What’s inside?

• 26 full-colour cards grouped by theme
• Thoughtfully curated questions to prompt dialogue and critical thinking
• Quotes and provocations to inspire educator reflection
• A linen drawstring bag for sustainable, flexible use in any setting

Why educators love them

• Encourages purposeful interactions in child-centred environments
• Supports meaningful curriculum documentation
• Promotes reflective teaching and deeper learning conversations
• Portable, durable, and easy to integrate into everyday practice

Designed by former teachers and grounded in Longworth Education’s commitment to sustainable, human-centred pedagogy, Thinking Out Loud is a resource that respects both children's agency and educators' professionalism.

“To be interested, children must be invited. And to be invited, they must feel something unexpected is possible.”
— Loris Malaguzzi