What do robots have to do with kids thinking critically and philosophically? More than you think, actually!

Above all else, help your child to understand that logic and reason are not only useful tools, but they’re part of what make us human. Through them, problems are solved, relationships are built, and new things discovered and created!

Our understanding of power, leadership, and related ideas such as justice, fairness, equality and equity, is built long before we’re old enough to vote or participate in politics.

Whatever the reason or the occasion, it’s time to shine a spotlight on philosophy, which blends beautifully with all kinds of theatrical play and learning.

For the past decade and a half, we’ve been creating critical thinking books and resources for thinkers of all ages, and today, we’d like to take a moment to celebrate!

Is it okay to be playful, in light of all the serious things for which learners need to be prepared? Do “lighter” questions still have the same cognitive and moral impact, and are they still worth the effort?

By some estimations, what takes hundreds of repetitions through work only takes 10-20 through play in order to stick. Gamified learning is popular for a very good reason- it works! Let’s not forget how much more fun it is to play too!

More than ever, we think it’s important to introduce little thinkers to the types of big questions that philosophy encourages. There are few more effective tools for a kid to have than critical thinking skills, and an awareness of self and others.

We also think it’s more important than ever to make it easy for big thinkers like teachers, parents, and community leaders to have effective (and fun) resources at their fingertips.

Well, the holidays flew by, as they are wont to do, and we hope all thinkers, big and small, had a safe and relaxing bit of time off. Around here, we’ve been busy getting all our ducks in a row for the new year, and there are so many exciting things in progress.

Whatever and however you celebrate, we wish you Happy Holidays, and hope that 2026 is a healthy, happy year full of beautiful, big ideas!

In the shuffle, it’s very easy to forget to check in with our little thinkers to get their take on the merriment and festivities. In jumping in with both feet, are we missing an opportunity to develop their thinking skills and get a bird’s eye view of what’s going on in their minds?

We start to believe that in order to get anything important done, to learn anything of consequence, we have to be serious about it. There are so many ways for a child to learn philosophy through play, and so many reasons why philosophy needs to be an integral part of a child’s learning.

Some will jump in with both feet and gobble up big questions without hesitation. Others will be kind of “meh” about it, and need a nudge here and there. In the latter case, it’s easy to get frustrated and discouraged, but there are several things to keep in mind while you try to encourage a child’s taste for critical thinking

Spooky season is at hand, and like most holidays, it’s a wonderful opportunity to build some thinking skills and have some fun with big questions. While you’re decorating, putting together costumes, and stocking up on treats, why not throw a few brilliant discussions into the mix?

We have so many reasons to be grateful for engaged parents, supportive teachers, enriching communities, and for our own creative team. It takes a village to raise amazing thinkers, and we’re very lucky to have such a big one. However, if we’re in the midst of being thankful, we also need to include kids themselves on our list.

Fall is just around the corner, and in some areas, thinkers are already seeing things starting to change. Temperatures are cooling, leaves are falling, and plants and animals are making changes themselves. All of this presents the perfect opportunity to harvest a little bit of critical thinking and great conversation with young minds.

September is World Kid Lit Month, and we’d like to celebrate it with a love letter to our line of work. There are so many reasons to love creating all kinds of stories for young thinkers.

We’re always saying that philosophy with kids can happen anywhere, anytime, and that includes in the kitchen. Food is such a universal topic, an expression of culture that crosses age brackets. It’s also a tasty way into critical thinking with little young minds.

Our animal companions are more than just cold noses, bright eyes, and wiggly tails. They’re a source of inspiration for some pretty fantastic conversations!

It’s a tall order, isn’t it, to not only keep kids safe and healthy, but also encourage awareness and dialogue? Where do we start? What do we do first, especially when we as parents are also overwhelmed with all the world has for us right now? Don’t we want to get this right, so that our kids have the best chance possible?