A playful introduction to philosophy for curious kids ages 9–12, exploring big questions about ourselves, other people, and the world around us.
Kids ask big questions all the time.
Why are we here?
What makes something right or wrong?
How do we know what's true?
What makes something beautiful?
What does it mean to be free?
What makes us who we are?
As it turns out, these are the same kinds of questions that philosophers have been exploring for thousands of years.
ThinkAboutIt: Let The Thinking Begin! is an engaging introduction to philosophy for children, inviting young readers to explore big ideas, consider different perspectives, and develop their own ways of thinking.
Follow Sophia the Wise, an intrepid young thinker, as she meets fascinating philosophers and thinkers from throughout history and around the world.
Along the way, Sophia explores kid-friendly thought experiments, philosophical questions, creative activities, and worksheets that give readers the opportunity to investigate big ideas for themselves.
This isn't a book that tells kids what to think.
It's a book that encourages them to ask questions, consider different answers, keep an open mind, talk through ideas with others, and think for themselves.
Because philosophy isn't just something that happens in a university classroom.
It begins with a question.
And kids are already asking them.
What philosophy is and what philosophers do
How to ask and explore big questions
How to consider different answers to the same question
Philosophical thinking and critical thinking
How to examine ideas and assumptions
How conversation can help us understand different perspectives
Thought experiments and philosophical inquiry
How creativity and imagination can help us think about difficult ideas
Questions about ourselves, other people, and the world
The value of curiosity, open-mindedness, and independent thinking
How philosophy connects to everyday life
Curious kids ages 9–12
Children who love asking “Why?” and “What if?”
Young philosophers and big-question thinkers
Parents looking for an accessible introduction to philosophy for kids
Teachers introducing philosophy and critical thinking
Philosophy-for-children programs
Classrooms exploring discussion, inquiry, and different perspectives
Families who enjoy books that encourage thoughtful conversations
Readers who enjoy thought experiments, activities, worksheets, and open-ended questions
What is philosophy?
Why do we ask big questions?
How can we decide what we believe?
Can there be more than one good answer to a question?
What makes something right or wrong?
How do we know what is true?
What makes something beautiful?
What makes us who we are?
How should we understand people who see things differently from us?
How can we become better thinkers?
ThinkAboutIt: Let The Thinking Begin! is designed to help children discover that philosophy isn't about memorizing the “right” answers.
It's about asking better questions, exploring possibilities, listening to other people's ideas, and developing the confidence to think for yourself.
Follow up the book with this great free downloadable lesson plan!
A playful introduction to philosophy for curious kids ages 9–12, exploring big questions about ourselves, other people, and the world around us.
Kids ask big questions all the time.
Why are we here?
What makes something right or wrong?
How do we know what's true?
What makes something beautiful?
What does it mean to be free?
What makes us who we are?
As it turns out, these are the same kinds of questions that philosophers have been exploring for thousands of years.
ThinkAboutIt: Let The Thinking Begin! is an engaging introduction to philosophy for children, inviting young readers to explore big ideas, consider different perspectives, and develop their own ways of thinking.
Follow Sophia the Wise, an intrepid young thinker, as she meets fascinating philosophers and thinkers from throughout history and around the world.
Along the way, Sophia explores kid-friendly thought experiments, philosophical questions, creative activities, and worksheets that give readers the opportunity to investigate big ideas for themselves.
This isn't a book that tells kids what to think.
It's a book that encourages them to ask questions, consider different answers, keep an open mind, talk through ideas with others, and think for themselves.
Because philosophy isn't just something that happens in a university classroom.
It begins with a question.
And kids are already asking them.
What philosophy is and what philosophers do
How to ask and explore big questions
How to consider different answers to the same question
Philosophical thinking and critical thinking
How to examine ideas and assumptions
How conversation can help us understand different perspectives
Thought experiments and philosophical inquiry
How creativity and imagination can help us think about difficult ideas
Questions about ourselves, other people, and the world
The value of curiosity, open-mindedness, and independent thinking
How philosophy connects to everyday life
Curious kids ages 9–12
Children who love asking “Why?” and “What if?”
Young philosophers and big-question thinkers
Parents looking for an accessible introduction to philosophy for kids
Teachers introducing philosophy and critical thinking
Philosophy-for-children programs
Classrooms exploring discussion, inquiry, and different perspectives
Families who enjoy books that encourage thoughtful conversations
Readers who enjoy thought experiments, activities, worksheets, and open-ended questions
What is philosophy?
Why do we ask big questions?
How can we decide what we believe?
Can there be more than one good answer to a question?
What makes something right or wrong?
How do we know what is true?
What makes something beautiful?
What makes us who we are?
How should we understand people who see things differently from us?
How can we become better thinkers?
ThinkAboutIt: Let The Thinking Begin! is designed to help children discover that philosophy isn't about memorizing the “right” answers.
It's about asking better questions, exploring possibilities, listening to other people's ideas, and developing the confidence to think for yourself.
Follow up the book with this great free downloadable lesson plan!
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