Deep in thought

By Amanda Hall, Nursery World, 8 June 2006

Stimulating discussion among children on subjects such as Humpty Dumpty can produce a new generation of flexible thinkers, says Amanda Hall What is 'Philosophy for Children'?

Stimulating discussion among children on subjects such as Humpty Dumpty can produce a new generation of flexible thinkers, says Amanda Hall What is 'Philosophy for Children'? Philosophy for Children is time given in the school day to help the children in your class think more deeply about matters. A set time, once or twice a week, is allocated and the whole class has a meaningful discussion. Why have it? The practice can help raise...

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