Once Upon an If comprises a treasury of tales, old and new, to get young audiences thinking actively about the deeper issues within. Guidance notes, lesson plans and questions are included with every story, which have been tried and tested in the classroom inspiring children’s imaginations and developing critical engagement, speaking and listening skills. Written byContinue reading “AVAILABLE NOW! ONCE UPON AN IF: THE STORYTHINKING HANDBOOK”
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MY AUTISM BOOK: A CHILD’S GUIDE TO THEIR AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSIS
My Autism Book is a carefully illustrated picture book that helps parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way. When a child is diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) parents often feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to communicate the diagnosis to their child. This bookContinue reading “MY AUTISM BOOK: A CHILD’S GUIDE TO THEIR AUTISM SPECTRUM DIAGNOSIS”
BOOK LAUNCH IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Lesson plan support and educational theory is explained throughout The If Odysseyby author Peter Worley as readers use stories from Homer’s Odyssey to stimulate philosophic dialogue in contemporary classrooms. This is the second book in The Philosophy Foundation‘s flagship series. Using my undergrad philosophy background, my intimate knowledge of the original text, sourcing foundational designsContinue reading “BOOK LAUNCH IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM”
THE IF ODYSSEY BOOK – A PHILOSOPHICAL GREEK MYTH AND STORYTELLING FOR 8-16 YEAR OLDS
Using Homer’s epic tales as inspiration, this book offers lesson plans and storytelling tips to facilitate philosophical discussions with children aged 8-16. The If Odyssey draws out the philosophy that lies behind each story in Homer’s epic tale to introduce children not only to the exciting fables of Odysseus but also to that other greatContinue reading “THE IF ODYSSEY BOOK – A PHILOSOPHICAL GREEK MYTH AND STORYTELLING FOR 8-16 YEAR OLDS”
THE PHILOSOPHY SHOP BOOK
A one-stop shop with puzzles, lesson plans, discussion starters and stories to tap into young people’s natural curiosity and get them thinking deeply. Professional philosophers contribute the most stimulating ideas, thought experiments, activities and pictures to get young people thinking philosophically. This book can be used as a classroom tool, a gift for family thinking,Continue reading “THE PHILOSOPHY SHOP BOOK”