{"id":19367,"date":"2023-04-22T04:30:30","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T11:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/?page_id=19367"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T21:11:35","slug":"elementary-school-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/elementary-school-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Elementary School Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\n\t#programs {\n\t\tpadding: 0px 0 50px;\n\t\twidth: 1600px;\n\t\tmax-width: 100%;\n\t\tmargin: 0 auto;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\tjustify-content: center;\n\t\talign-items: center;\n\t\tmargin: 40px auto 50px;\n\t\tpadding-bottom: 20px;\n\t\tborder-bottom: 5px solid var(--deep-sea);\n\t\twidth: 100%;\n\t\tflex-wrap: wrap;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar button {\n\t\tpadding: 10px 20px;\n\t\tmargin: 5px;\t\n\t\tfont-size:16px;\n\t}\n\t.program-filter-bar .program-filter.selected button {\n\t\tbackground: var(--deep-sea);\n\t\tcolor: white;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-flex {\n\t\tdisplay: flex;\n\t\talign-items: flex-start;\t\n\t}\n\t.program {\n\t\twidth: 100%;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-main {\n\t\twidth: 70%;\t\n\t}\n\tbutton.qgiv-load-modal {\n\t\twidth: 100% !important;\n\t\tmargin-top: 0 !important;\t\n\t}\n\t.program-sidebar {\n\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\tmargin-left: auto;\t\n\t\tpadding: 30px 30px 0;\n\t\tbackground: var(--deep-sea);\n\t\tcolor: white;\n\t\tborder: 3px solid var(--steel-blue);\n\t\tborder-radius: 25px; 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background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/20140605_JohnMuirES_2483-1.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementary-schoolgroup.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/D97FD1FE-71AA-4DDB-8474-690C103EA124.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Description<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<h4>Philosophy for Children<\/h4>\n<p>PLATO offers programs to introduce young students to philosophy. We use children&rsquo;s literature and a wide range of activities to encourage curiosity and wonder and inspire exploration of some of life&rsquo;s essential and unsettled questions, such as: Who am I? Is justice possible? What is a good life?<\/p>\n<p>Rather than teaching philosophy, we are doing philosophy with young students in &ldquo;communities of philosophical inquiry;&rdquo; elementary school students are encouraged to ask their own questions, develop views and articulate reasons for them, and learn from one another. The emphasis is on learning by doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Young people are eager for engagement about the big questions that matter to them, and encouraging this interest helps them learn to trust their own ideas and questions. Because of its emphasis on constructing well-reasoned arguments, anticipating alternative points of view, and thinking analytically, there is no better education than philosophy for learning to think well. <strong><em>It is imperative that children develop the critical thinking and listening skills necessary for participation in a democratic society.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philosophy sessions create a <em>community of philosophical inquiry<\/em> &mdash; an intellectually safe environment, in which students develop confidence in expressing their own perspectives, listen to one another, and challenge and build on one another&#8217;s thinking. We are not<em> teaching<\/em> philosophy to young people &mdash; we are <em>doing<\/em> philosophy with them. These young philosophers come to appreciate that there are many ways to understand the world and that their own voices are uniquely valuable.<\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<h6>Philosophers in Residence<\/h6>\n<p>PLATO&rsquo;s national <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/philosopher-in-residence-program\/\">Philosopher-in-Residence Program<\/a> brings trained instructors in philosophy and ethics into K-12 schools and community organizations to inspire high-quality, civil discussions about life&rsquo;s larger questions. There is no charge for this program to public schools or nonprofit organizations. Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/philosopher-in-residence-program\/\"><strong>Philosopher-in-Residence Program<\/strong><\/a> webpage for more details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are interested in bringing the Philosopher-in-Residence Program to your school or district, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\"><span class=\"s5\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">What Students Say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<div><em>&ldquo;I understand my own thoughts so much better after philosophy!&rdquo;<\/em><i><br \/><\/i>&ndash; Ten-year-old philosophy student<i><\/i><\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><em>&#8220;I now have a more refined ability to look at the things I think and do and say and figure out why I act the way that I do.&nbsp; I think this ability is extremely useful because it provides a new way of viewing oneself that can help me become a better person in the long run.&#8221;<\/em><\/div>\n<div>&ndash; High School philosophy student<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><em>&ldquo;A lot of things are possible. A lot more things than we think.&rdquo;<br \/><\/em>&ndash; Nine-year-old philosophy student<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div><em>&#8220;I really like how it makes people think in a somewhat new way, such as looking inside, instead of just looking out.&nbsp; It&#8217;s a different kind of thought process.&#8221;<\/em><br \/>&ndash; High School philosophy student &nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><em>&ldquo;There are no barriers in our minds &ndash; we can think of anything.&#8221;&nbsp;<br \/><\/em>&ndash; Eight-year-old philosophy student<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1224-2-300x283.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1224-2-300x283.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1224-2-600x566.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1224-2-1024x966.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1224-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1223-2-300x178.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1223-2-300x178.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1223-2-600x356.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1223-2-1024x607.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1223-2.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1075-288x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"288\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1075-288x300.jpeg 288w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1075-600x625.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1075-982x1024.jpeg 982w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_1075.jpeg 1535w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">What Teachers Say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p><em>&ldquo;P<\/em><em>hilosophy has been an authentic way to connect the children and their thoughts about the world, allowing for meaningful conversations. I have seen significant social and emotional development throughout the year, which I believe has been positively influenced by the philosophy sessions.&rdquo;<\/em><br \/>&mdash; Second grade teacher at John Muir Elementary School, Seattle<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><em>&ldquo;I have watched students who never participate in anything at school become excited and exuberant over the chance to express their ideas.&rdquo;<br \/><\/em>&mdash; Teacher at Nova High School, Seattle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>&ldquo;Philosophy in my first grade classroom has been a powerful means through which my students have been able to wrestle with questions and express their thoughts in a safe yet challenging environment.&rdquo;<\/em><br \/>&mdash;&nbsp;First grade teacher at John Muir Elementary School, Seattle<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;In philosophy my students have learned to listen to others&rsquo; ideas and add to them or disagree respectfully.&nbsp; I hear students who hardly raise their hands in class give intelligent, thought-out opinions or challenge others&rsquo; ideas.&#8221;<br \/><\/em>&mdash; Fourth grade teacher at Whittier Elementary School, Seattle<\/p>\n<p>When teachers have ongoing philosophy sessions in their classrooms, frequently they become inspired to make philosophy part of their curriculum. This can happen either through regular sessions facilitated by PLATO personnel, or by teachers themselves following up with students to explore topics discussed in philosophy, eventually leading entire philosophy sessions on their own, and attending PLATO workshops for more training.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"1\" data-program=\"online-classes\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Online Classes<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-4143791.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/children-g544f29841_1920.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/girl-5662435_1920.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-11-16-at-9.21.08-AM.png); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Description<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p>PLATO runs philosophy sessions online for schools, groups of children, and individual children. These sessions are dedicated to exploring some of life&rsquo;s big questions, including topics such as friendship and loneliness, the treatment of animals, boredom and creativity, the environment, identity, and happiness. We use books, videos, games, and thought experiments to inspire discussions of the questions that matter to us.<\/p>\n<p>We are happy to work with students and schools from any part of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Philosophical inquiry is often valued for the way it promotes critical thinking. Just as important, it nurtures other essential skills, including empathy, creativity, civil dialogue, listening, and open-mindedness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For pricing and more information, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@plato-philosophy.org\">info@plato-philosophy.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To learn about our success doing philosophy online with children and youth, read this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/06\/25\/well\/family\/children-philosophy-lessons-coronavirus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>New York Times<\/em> article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">What Students Say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p><strong><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gcu9VatKUNQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"program hide\" data-key=\"2\" data-program=\"resources\"><div class=\"program-title\"><h4>Resources<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"image-flex\"><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/images-14.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-11.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unknown-1-3.jpeg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><div class=\"program-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/thumbnail_IMG_1772-1.jpg); background-size: cover; background-position: center center; background-repeat:no-repeat;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"responsive-tabs\">\n<h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Picture Books<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24146 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-03-28-at-11.27.50\u202fAM-1024x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-03-28-at-11.27.50\u202fAM-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-03-28-at-11.27.50\u202fAM-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screenshot-2025-03-28-at-11.27.50\u202fAM.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/childrens-literature\/\"><strong>Philosophy and Picture Books.<\/strong><\/a> <br \/>PLATO&#8217;s Philosophy Toolkit includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/childrens-literature\/\">library of over 100 philosophical picture books<\/a>, along with ideas for discussion questions and activiities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prindleinstitute.org\/teaching-children-philosophy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teaching Children Philosophy<\/a>. <br \/><\/strong>The Prindle Institute for Ethics hosts a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prindleinstitute.org\/teaching-children-philosophy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">library of suggested picture books<\/a> for doing philosophy with children that includes over 200 discussion guides.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"tabtitle\">Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabcontent\">\n<p><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24138 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plato-philosophy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/cropped-web-logo-w-plato.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"288\" 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