We have prepared variety of activities, to help you start that deeper conversations and it can work for you, whether you are a teacher or a parent. They are designed simple, so everyone can use them, even the child alone and are not intended to be academically rigorous. Those activities would be less about arcane speculations on the nature of knowledge, and more about stimulating critical thinking, creativity and collaboration from a young age.
We all know that children like to ask “Why?” at every possible moment. Their natural curiosity lends itself to the study of philosophy. Their natural curiosity lends itself to the study of philosophy. It is not necessary to have a teacher or be a teacher in order to philosophize with a child. Teaching children philosophy makes a life of learning more accessible, helps them to ask how they might better themselves and the world around them, and opens up new worlds to explore. You only need to have a starting point.
They realize that they don’t always have to be right
Improvement of the children learning abilities
It teaches them critical thinking skills
It teaches them sharing their ideas and views with others
It improves their creative thinking
It teaches them in giving reasons for what they think
It improves their confidence and self-esteem
Philosophy skills extend into other subject areas
Try to focus on giving kids questions, not answers
Questions often lead to more questions but that’s ok. Learning to ask good questions is the win!
Keep the discussion focused and intellectually responsible.
Explore different angles
Periodically summarize and review
More tips will be shared in the blog periodically
Now enjoy! It will be time well spent. And have fun! This is the easiest way for one to really love philosophy
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Lily and the Snowman
A short movie about a little girl and her snowman and their jurney together through life.
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