What Are You Wondering? Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Madeleine Lifsey, M.A.T. (she/her)
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(109)
Five- to seven-year-olds will have fun exploring big questions and important critical thinking skills through games, art, stories, and more. This class is for children in the early stages of learning to ask questions and take turns.
Class experience
Children will bond with one another over the course of this Multi-Day course and develop the foundational skills of philosophical discourse through a fun mix of play and discussion. As an early primary school educator, I know that young children are not only capable of but thrive on challenging, philosophical discourse. Kids care passionately about the ethical issues that matter to them; they just need to be offered the encouragement and tools to engage on a practical level. This is where...
-What is philosophy? -What makes a question philosophical? -How to State a Position -How to Give a Reason -How to Actively Listen -How to Give Examples and Counterexamples -How to Respectfully Disagree and Give a Reason
I was a Philosophy major in college, served as a teaching assistant for Logic 100 for 3 years in a row, and have taught Philosophy for Children since 2012. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching, completed an Advanced Practice Philosophy for Children course, and work full time at a primary school that is known nationally for its Philosophy for Children program.
For some sessions, learners will need paper and a pencil. They may use coloured pencils or markers, but this is not required.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(109)
Hello, my name is Madeleine (pronouns she/her), and I'm so excited to get to know you and learn with you! I am passionate about education as a means to empower children to change the world. My students and I learn through engaging small group...
Group Class
$64
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
4-7 learners per class
