Big Ideas for Little Kids: Teaching Philosophy through Children's Literature

Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary—school education. Wartenberg also gives advice on how to construct a "learner—centered" classroom, in which children discuss philosophical issues with one another as they respond to open—ended...