has shown the benefits of doing philosophy with children.
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There is now an international movement of philosophers and educators seeking to introduce philosophical practice into children’s lives. The results are promising, and we are just getting started! (More on this movement and some great resources below.)Whether you’re a teacher looking to bring philosophical discussions into your classroom, or a parent eager to introduce your child to some fundamental questions, there are so many wonderful children’s books out there. Here are some of our favorites.
A common practice is to guide the group of children to generate their 
questions, discuss their own answers, and to critically reflect on what a good answer to their own questions might be like. Rather than learning a set of known facts, or dictated techniques, children are empowered to set the terms of their discussion together. Rather than teaching children what to think, philosophy for children focuses on helping children think about 
These are the schools we’ve worked with in our own area.
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