Promoting Reflective Thinking in the Primary School
THE PROJECT
Promoting Reflective Thinking in the Primary School
The project has two parts: Reflective Times and Reflective Spaces.
Reflective Times
Reflective Spaces
Used for Collective Worship
and Well-being
Used in assemblies and in classes
For group and personal use
Inclusive: for children of faith,
no faith or undecided
A time to think, pray or meditate
Guided or unguided
Use of the same music, images, words and duration
- ritual & liturgy
For personal and group use
Outdoor & Indoor spaces
Inclusive: for children of faith,
no faith or undecided
Stimuli for prayer, meditation
or thinking
Moderated by designated children
Appropriate use training
Guided or unguided use
Objects, images, sounds,
words and scents
- spiritual & religious atmosphere