From the Book - [2nd ed.].
Part I: Teaching philosophy in elementary schools
1. Natural-born philosophers
2. How I became a children's philosophy teacher
3. Learner-centered teaching
Part II: Preparing to teach
4. The "game" of philosophy
5. The elementary school introduction to philosophy course
6. Preparing for a philosophy discussion: the discussion framework
7. Facilitating a philosophical discussion
8. Deepening and extending the discussion
9. "Dragons and giants": teaching ethics
10. Frederick: teaching social and political philosophy
11. The important book: teaching metaphysics
12. The wonderful Wizard of Oz: teaching the philosophy of mind
13. The giving tree: teaching environmental philosophy
14. Morris the moose: teaching logic
15. Many moons: teaching epistemology
16. Knuffle bunny: teaching the philosophy of language
17. Emily's art: teaching aesthetics
18. A sample discussion of The giving tree
Natural-born philosophers
How I became a children's philosophy teacher
Learner-centered teaching
The elementary-school introduction to philosophy course
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
