THOUGHTINGS – PUZZLES IN POETRY

Poems with stimulating philosophic content for pupils and families. On the back cover: “Thoughtings is a poetry collection with a difference. The name ‘Thoughtings’ was inspired by a 5-year old who, when asked to explain what thinking is without using the word ‘think’ said ‘It’s when you’re thoughting’. Children love pondering big philosophical questions likeContinue reading “THOUGHTINGS – PUZZLES IN POETRY”

THE IF MACHINE: PHILOSOPHICAL ENQUIRY IN THE CLASSROOM

Each tried and tested session in this practical book offers an imaginary situation followed by a series of questions to encourage children to challenge key philosophical ideas such as values and ethics, gender and identity, existence and beauty. The If Machine also includes key sections on the philosophy behind the experiments and an online teacher’sContinue reading “THE IF MACHINE: PHILOSOPHICAL ENQUIRY IN THE CLASSROOM”