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Promote inquiry and creative thinking with The Critical Corner – a bright, engaging display set designed to spark curiosity, inspire critical thinking, and encourage metacognition.

Excellent for any subject that requires creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

Could be teacher-led - choosing a concept to explore during questioning
Student-led - let students choose one - use as extension task, plenary, starter to recap prior learning

Examples of use:

  • History - “what if?” slavery never existed - what would the consequences be?
  • Business Studies “different perspectives” are key business objectives the same in all cultures?

This pack of 20 A3 printable posters provides ready-made critical thinking cues that encourage learners to ask deeper questions, explore alternative perspectives, and consolidate their learning in any subject.

Perfect for secondary classrooms, these colourful PDF posters make it easy to create a vibrant learning space that promotes independent thought, higher-order questioning, and active engagement.

What’s Included

  • 20 critical thinking cue posters with student-friendly prompts.
  • Printable A3 PDF format – ready to print, laminate, and display.
  • Bright, modern designs that catch students’ attention.
  • Universal prompts suitable for all subjects, year groups, and abilities.

Benefits for Your Classroom

  • Saves planning time – instant access to 20 ready-to-use critical thinking activities.
  • Encourages independent learning – students take ownership of extending ideas.
  • Supports metacognition & inquiry skills – prompts are designed to deepen understanding.
  • Works across the curriculum – adaptable for English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Business Studies and beyond.
  • Boosts engagement – colourful visuals and open-ended cues keep students motivated.

Perfect For

  • UK secondary school teachers wanting to develop critical and creative thinking skills.
  • Creating a ready-made classroom display that supports curiosity, inquiry, and imagination.
  • Teachers looking for plenary ideas, extension tasks, or discussion starters.

With The Critical Corner, you’ll have a go-to classroom resource that helps students unlock new ideas, challenge their thinking, and build confidence in exploring creative solutions.

Get me as part of a ‘Working Walls’ bundle and save 30%: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/5x-working-walls-display-super-bundle-13334645

Get this resource as part of a bundle and save up to 30%

A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

5x Working Walls Display Super Bundle

Get the ultimate classroom display package with this Working Walls Super Bundle – five vibrant display sets designed to boost engagement, guide behaviour for learning, and support independent thinking, all at a discounted price. This bundle includes Pick a Plenary, Consolidation Station, The Critical Corner, AI in Learning – Prompts and Ideas, and AI Class Rules, giving you 90+ bright, student-friendly A3 posters that transform your walls into interactive learning tools. Perfect for UK secondary classrooms, these ready-to-print PDFs combine pedagogy, design, and digital literacy to help you manage learning and behaviour in one easy package. **What’s Included - 5 complete display sets bundled together at a discounted price:** * Pick a Plenary – 22 posters with 21 quick plenary ideas. * Consolidation Station – 16 posters with extension and reflection tasks. * The Critical Corner – 20 posters with creative critical thinking cues. * AI in Learning – Prompts and Ideas – 18 posters with AI study strategies and example prompts. * AI Class Rules – 4 posters using a traffic light system to guide appropriate AI use in the classroom. * Bright, colourful A3 PDF posters – ready to print, laminate, and display. * Clear, student-friendly activities and guidance that work across subjects and year groups. **Benefits for Your Classroom** * Massive value – get five full display sets at a discounted bundle price. * Engages students – interactive displays turn walls into learning tools. * Supports independent learning & metacognition – students can pick their own plenary, extension, or reflection task. * Promotes responsible AI use – the traffic light system clearly shows what’s allowed. * Saves planning time – ready-made, beautifully designed posters created by an experienced teacher and instructional designer. * Versatile and adaptable – perfect for English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Business Studies and more. **Perfect For** * UK secondary school teachers wanting ready-to-go classroom displays that inspire and manage learning. * Creating working walls that support reflection, retrieval practice, and digital literacy. * Teachers seeking eye-catching, purposeful displays that double as teaching tools.

£8.50

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