Stories & Storytelling

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Stimulus materials, articles and projects

Our library is the place to find stimulus materials, recommended resources, original stories, lesson plans, inspiring articles and a host of other items to help you bring about great philosophical inquiries.

With your help, our lists of recommended resources for inquiry will become the most comprehensive on the web. If you would like to suggest a resource to add to any of the lists, start a new topic in the 'Recommendations' forum.

The p4c library resources on this page are organised in a simple table. If you use the sub-menus in the left column, you will be able to filter the list according to the resource category. Sort any table using the column headings. Enjoy!

Title Category Author Createdsort icon
"I got a right"
A story with comprehensive background notes and activities to explore the concepts of rights, privileges, duties and responsibilities. 		Stories & Storytelling, Dialogues Tim Sprod 08/02/2012
The Numbers Strike
A story about the aftermath of all numbers going on strike. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 06/02/2012
The Land of I Suppose
A story that challenges children to argue for alternative ways of doing things in an imaginary land 		IAPC Materials, Stories & Storytelling, Role plays IAPC 25/01/2012
Sports Day in the Jungle
A script to stimulate questions and discussion about fairness and competition 		Scripts and Dialogues, Stories & Storytelling Libby Ahluwalia 25/10/2011
The Water Catcher
A story about how a new dam threatens the way of life, and livelihoods, of villagers downstream. Includes ideas for enquiries. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 08/09/2011
The King's Last Command
The story of a good king who, against the wishes of his people, decides to give his powers away to them. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 07/09/2011
Sir Wilfred and the Dragon
A story about a cynical dragon unimpressed by the do-gooding antics of the knight in shining armour about to slay it. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 29/08/2011
The Man who Wanted to Live Forever
A man searches for and finds a way to live forever but is chased by death. Story and ideas for a discussion about morality and fate with KS2 children. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 16/08/2011
Me, Myself and Us
A teenager dreams he is discussing his future with versions of himself from the past and the future. Story and ideas for a discussion of personal decision-making. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 16/08/2011
A New Friend?
A girl's father uses an invention to find a replacement for an old friend - with exactly the same personality. Story and suggestions for exploring the nature of friendship. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 05/06/2011
The Good Twin?
An original story about being good, doing good and being good at. Lesson ideas are included. 		Stories & Storytelling, Lesson Outlines Jason Buckley 25/03/2011
Prove it!
A groups of girls tries to convince one of their classmates that she doesn't exist. A PDF files is attached for you to print off. 		Stories & Storytelling Liz Martinez 12/02/2010
Thou shalt not give to the poor
A woman has her 'charity' questioned when she stumbles across a man slumped in a doorway. 		Stories & Storytelling Liz Martinez 12/02/2010
The reading
After visiting a fortune teller, a student wonders if her fate is already set and, if so, what she should do about it. 		Stories & Storytelling Liz Martinez 11/02/2010
Mr Whippy’s Woman
A story about a the temptations of keeping a treat to oneself. It could lead to discusisons about sharing, fairness and realtionships between children and adults. A PDF file is attached. 		Stories & Storytelling Liz Martinez 11/02/2010
Tulips from Amsterdam
A story about history -- or maybe myth. Also about risk, markets and speculation. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 11/02/2010
The visitor
A story about ghostly time travelling relatives judging the ethical standards of different times. This could lead to a discussion about right and wring, whether ethical standards change and how we should judge people in the past. A PDF file is attached. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 11/02/2010
Good luck, bad luck
A fold tale about luck and consequences. It could also lead into discussions about the pros and cons of basing ones decision making soley on consideration of consequences, or about probability. The story is given on the webpage and as a PDF attachment. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 11/02/2010
Aliens Invade

A story to use by itself or to stimulate dialogue about animal rights.

 		Stories & Storytelling The Editor 27/09/2009
The ants, the grasshopper and the owl
A story about a grasshopper who struggles to find a way in the world. Specially written for p4c.com in response to a forum discussion. 		Stories & Storytelling Steve Williams 25/02/2009
The fairest teacher of them all
An original and amusing story to explore the concepts of fairness, equal treatment and difference. 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 03/02/2009
The Ring of Gyges
The classic story of morality and invisibility, with ideas of for preparation and follow up 		Stories & Storytelling Jason Buckley 03/02/2009