Philosophy for Kids: Growing in Wisdom and Wonder

This upbeat positive philosophy class teaches critical thinking to curious kids through the discussion of big ideas, moral dilemmas, and thought experiments. Students will practice listening, writing, public speaking and debate!

279 total reviews for this teacher

14 reviews for this class

Completed by 104 learners

55 minutes

per class

Once per week

every week

10-13

year olds

4-14

learners per class

per learner

How does an “Ongoing” course work?

Meets on a weekly schedule, join any week, no need to catch up on previous material

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Automatic payment every Sunday, cancel any time

Great for clubs and for practicing skills

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Available Times

Pacific Time

Next on Tue May 17

Meets Once per week

Tuesday
4pm - 4:55pm

Only one spot remaining

Next on Thu May 19

Meets Once per week

Thursday
5pm - 5:55pm

Only one spot remaining

Next on Thu Sep 15

Meets Once per week

Thursday
4pm - 4:55pm

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Description

Class Experience

As long as I have been teaching literature, language, and arts classes in schools, I have always been most passionate about the deepest and biggest ideas—the ones that make us slow down, reflect, think deeply, and see the world in a new light. One "a-ha" moment leads to another, and before you know it, you've become an excellent problem solver, reflective thinker, and a kinder, more compassionate fellow citizen. 

Plato quotes Socrates as saying, "Wisdom begins in wonder." This class is for...

Students will learn the development of philosophy, schools of thought, philosophers and their contributions to the field.
Students will develop their critical thinking, listening, and public speaking. 
Students will learn to defend their claims with evidence and reasoning.

notebook and writing utensil
access to type in a Google doc I provide them with

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

informal verbal feedback on ideas and thinking

55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Teacher

Daniel Grissom, M.A., State Certified

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

Helping kids grow their skills and pursue their passions in language, literature, and art.

279 total reviews

118 completed classes

About Me

I love art, literacy, and big ideas. I'm a classroom teacher with thirteen years of experience, state certification in three subjects, and a Master’s degree in English Education from Columbia University's Teachers College. I have taught all over...