Philosophy with Kids Book 3

Philosophy with kids? Yes - you can teach
philosophy to the very youngest of children. Their sense of wonder,
fertile imaginations and insatiable curiosity all make them natural
philosophers. The program presented in the Philosophy with Kids series harnesses these characteristics to encourage children to become creative, effective and independent thinkers.

Philosophy with Kids consists of four practical teacher
resource books, each covering a series of themes, ideas and activities
exploring the use of philosophy with children. They aim to develop
listening and thinking skills, problem solving and questioning
techniques and cooperative behaviour. The skills developed are
applicable through all the Key Learning Areas especially in PD, Health
and Literacy Development. Familiar children's story books and poems are
used to stimulate discussion. But the agenda is set by the children
themselves, working together within a community of enquiry - listening,
thinking, questioning, reflecting and respecting each others' views.

Philosophy with Kids Books 1, 2 and 3 are best suited for
use with junior and middle primary classes while Philosophy with Kids:
More Ideas and Activities contains ideas and activities suitable for all
primary classes.

Chris de Haan has theatre, community arts and philosophy in her
background. Lucy McCutcheon is a highly qualified primary teacher. San
MacColl is an experienced philosopher who was inspired by reading
picture books to her own kids.