Wartenberg, Thomas E. <br/><br/>
Big ideas for little kids :  teaching philosophy through children's literature / 
Thomas E. Wartenberg. 
 - Lanham, Md. :  Rowman & Littlefield Education,  c2009. 
 - xiii, 150 p. ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/> Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions.  Wartenberg 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 questions by saying whether they agree or disagree with what others have said. 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. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Natural-born philosophers -- How I became a children's philosophy teacher -- Learner-centered teaching -- The "game" of philosophy -- The elementary-school introduction to philosophy course -- Preparing a lesson plan -- Leading a philosophical discussion -- "Dragons and giants" : teaching ethics -- Frederick : teaching social and political philosophy -- The important book : teaching metaphysics -- The wonderful Wizard of Oz : teaching the philosophy of mind -- The giving tree : teaching environmental philosophy -- Morris the moose : teaching epistemology -- Knuffle Bunny : teaching the philosophy of language -- Emily's art : teaching aesthetics -- Suggested follow-up activities after philosophy discussions -- Conclusion. 
<br/><br/> Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions. Wartenberg 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 questions by saying whether they agree or disagree with what others have said. 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781607093350 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1607093359 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781607093343 (cloth : alk. paper) 1607093340 (cloth : alk. paper) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009015581 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Philosophy--Study and teaching (Elementary)<br/>Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)<br/>Interdisciplinary approach in education.<br/>Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)<br/>Interdisciplinary approach in education.<br/>Philosophy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>B 52  / .W378 2009