A plug for the philosophical suggestiveness of books by Dr. Suess! And for entering a philosophy session not knowing where it will lead. Today I read the story The Lorax, published in 1971, with a second grade class. In the story, the Once-ler describes how he arrived in a town full of Truffula Trees, with their … The Lorax
Any topic an instructor introduces in class is worth taking seriously, and this includes religion. My goal is neither to convert the unbeliever nor destroy the faith of the believer, rather to situate myself in the middle of a dialogue and coax those who think of themselves as on a side to engage the other … Chris Freiler: Approaching Religion in Philosophy
Jeff Mack’s book Good News Bad News portrays the different ways people can see the same situation. Using just four words – good news, bad news – Mack describes Rabbit and Mouse going on a picnic. Good news: they’re going on a picnic. Bad news: it starts to rain. Good news: Rabbit has an umbrella. … Good News, Bad News
Are you a concerned K-12 teacher who would like to enrich your school with philosophy? Are you a philosopher or student of philosophy who would like to see more philosophy at the K-12 levels? Then please be sure to RSVP for our big Winning Words Initiative conference on Nov. 2nd! The Winning Words Initiative is … Announcement: Winning Words Initiative Conference, Chicago, Saturday, November 2
Ann and Paul Rand’s picture book, I know a lot of things, captures a young child’s exuberance about the things he or she knows – such as “when I look in a mirror what I see is me.” Graphic designer Paul Rand’s illustrations enhance the inquisitive feel – looking at us from the mirror, for … I know a lot of things
2014 NAACI CONFERENCE The Community of Philosophical Inquiry and its diverse applications Laval University, Québec City, Québec, Canada June 25-27, 2014 The conference will focus on the unique pedagogical model developed by Philosophy for Children (P4C) founders Matthew Lipman and Ann Margaret Sharp at Montclair State University. P4C is based on philosophical dialogue within a … 2014 NAACI Conference June 25-27 Québec, Canada
The Winning Words Initiative: A Midwest Regional Resource Network for Pre-Collegiate Philosophy Saturday, November 2nd, 2013, from 9-4:30 pm (with a break for lunch), at the University of Chicago’s Mandel Hall, in the Reynolds Club, 1131 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL, 60637 Please join leading philosophers and educators from across the U.S. for a day … University of Chicago K-12 Philosophy Conference November 2!
Children Make Terrible Pets, Peter Brown’s picture book about a young bear, Lucy, who one day notices a small boy hiding in the bushes and watching her. Lucy thinks the boy is adorable, calling him “Squeaker” because he “makes funny sounds.” She asks her mother, who reluctantly acquiesces, if she can keep Squeaker as a … Children Make Terrible Pets
Open Minds: Find Your Own Answers Growing up, I was always incredibly curious about the world around me. But I never thought of this curiosity as philosophy. It just seemed like a natural part of life. Ask questions. Find out what’s true, what matters, and how to live a life of real value. To me, … Outreach: Open Minds by Brian Woods
Rachel Carson’s The Sense of Wonder portrays her experiences exploring the coast of Maine with her nephew. She notes, “A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement. With photos and text, the book examines that ways that spending time in nature can nurture children’s sense of wonder. Carson claims that, “If a … The Sense of Wonder
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