{"product_id":"big-ideas-for-little-kids-9781475804447","title":"Big Ideas for Little Kids","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. Wartenberg also gives advice on how to construct a learner-centered classroom, in which children discuss philosophical issues with one another as they respond to open-ended questions by saying whether they agree or disagree with what others have said.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love this approach to teaching philosophy and use Thomas Wartenberg’s materials regularly in my philosophy classes. I used the first edition right from publication, and now am pleased to see a new edition out – this time with three intended audiences – teachers, students, and parents. The key words exciting, enriching and insightful are emphasized – and whether you are a teacher, student, or parent, be prepared to get  a ‘buzz’ out of talking philosophically with your child or children using these carefully chosen stories, mainly in the form of picture books. There are many more creative and original ideas and suggestions for developing stories both in the book and on Wartenberg’s excellent website: www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org. -- Jean Bews, St. Leonard’s Primary School, Shropshire UK (SAPERE award-winning school)\u003cbr\u003eElementary school teachers will welcome this new edition of Tom Wartenberg’s beginner’s guide for using picture books to engage children in philosophical discussion. Introductions to the philosophy behind classics of children’s literature are accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions and sound practical advice—just what is needed to get successfully under way. -- Dr. Philip Cam, president, The Federation of Australasian Philosophy for Children’s Associations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Tables\t List of Figures\t Preface to the Second Edition\t Preface to the First Edition\t Part 1: Teaching Philosophy in Elementary Schools\t 1.Natural-Born Philosophers\t 2.How I Became a Children’s Philosophy Teacher\t 3.Learner-Centered Teaching\t 4.The “Game” of Philosophy\t Part 2: Preparing to Teach\t 5.The Elementary-School Introduction to Philosophy Course\t 6.Preparing for a Philosophy Discussion: The Discussion Framework\t 7.Facilitating a Philosophical Discussion\t 8.Deepening and Extending the Discussion\t Part 3: The Stories\t 9.“Dragons and Giants”: Teaching Ethics\t 10.Frederick: Teaching Social and Political Philosophy\t 11.The Important Book: Teaching Metaphysics\t 12. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Teaching the Philosophy of Mind\t 13.The Giving Tree: Teaching Environmental Philosophy\t 14.Morris the Moose: Teaching Logic\t 15.Many Moons:  Teaching Epistemology\t 16.Knuffle Bunny: Teaching the Philosophy of Language\t 17.Emily’s Art: Teaching Aesthetics\t Part 4: Implications\t 18.A Sample Discussion of The Giving Tree \t 19.Conclusion\t Appendix\t References","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040146555223,"sku":"9781475804447","price":63.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475804447.jpg?v=1750945873","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/big-ideas-for-little-kids-9781475804447","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}