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32 sites in Philosophy for Children

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Save
Overview and discussion on the introduction of philosophy into the school curriculum; by Michael Pritchard.
http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/chi...

APA Committee on Pre-College Instruction in Philosophy Save
Advice and resources on pre-college teaching of philosophy and the K-12 curriculum.
http://www.apa.udel.edu/apa/governanc...

Adventures on Philosopher's Island Save
Read and discuss problems with other joung people. Philosopher's Island is a story which asks questions designed to explore different aspects of philosophy. From Middleton Cheney Primary School Philosophy Group.
http://www.portables2.ngfl.gov.uk/pmp...

CEFILNI Save
Mexican centre on Philosophy for Children (P4C) with general information, history and resources.
http://www.cefilni.com/

Caring Thinking: The new intelligence Save
Brunt's opinion on the "Caring Thinking" paper by the Philosophy for Children Program author Lipman. How valid is the notion of Caring Thinking? How does it contribute to our understanding of the nature of giftedness and the manner in which we approach the educational needs of the gifted?
http://www.coloringtherapy.com/a_cari...

ChildrenThinking.co.uk Save
Set up by practising teachers in order to provide support and training in the area of Philosophy with Children (PWC) coordinating a range of courses and systems of mentoring and support for teachers and students. Provides a lot of information on PWC including a printable brochure.
http://www.childrenthinking.co.uk/

Database for Teaching Philosophy Save
Multilingual database with resources on teaching philosophy to children.
http://www.unb.br/fe/tef/filoesco/base/

Dialogue Works Save
Committed to constructive communication, aims to help children, teenagers and adults to learn, live and work better through good dialogue - the process of careful listening, questioning and thinking in conversation. Publications, consultancy, training and web resources on dialogue.
http://www.dialogueworks.co.uk/

Federation of Australasian Philosophy for Children Associations Save
FAPCA is the umbrella organisation for Philosophy for Children in Australia and New Zealand. Information on the P4C project and resources.
http://www.uq.edu.au/~pdgburgh/FAPCA/

ICPIC - International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children Save
Aims to strengthen communications among those in different parts of the world who are engaged in philosophical inquiry with children. General information, news, award, journal, overviews of conferences all over the world and links.
http://www.icpic.org/

Inquiry is no mere conversation Save
Paper by Philosophy for Children author Susan Gardner.
http://home.pacific.net.au/~greg.hub/...

Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC) Save
From Montclair State University. Information on goals and principles behind philosophy for children. Provides a complete curriculum in elementary and secondary school philosophy.
http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/iapc/

JN Partnership Save
Introductory and advanced courses in philosophy for children, to develop effective thinking. Programs in creative, critical and early years thinking. UK.
http://www.jnpartnership.co.uk/

Kids Philosophy Slam Save
National and International academic competition. Kids participate in creative writing, philosophy, and art contests with students from around the world.
http://www.philosophyslam.org/

Menon-pages Save
A Comenius project of 11 European partners which aims to encourage teachers' professional growth by developing their dialogical sensitivity and skills through philosophical enquiry. Courses and writings on dialogue.
http://nk.oulu.fi/menon/

Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children Save
Non-profit organization that brings philosophy into the lives of young people through programs in elementary, middle, and high schools, parent organizations, and other organizations serving young people, with a particular emphasis on reaching children who are at risk and educationally disadvantaged.
http://depts.washington.edu/nwcenter/

Philosophy For Kids Save
Materials to use in doing philosophy with children, with the emphasis on story resources.
http://www.philosophyforkids.com/

Philosophy for Kids Save
Information and material on children's philosophy or teaching discussions for teaching philosophy to young children through discussions of children's literature.
http://www.mtholyoke.edu/omc/kidsphil/

Philosophy in the Schools Save
Philosophy for Children Program (P4C) in Hawai. Resources, articles and brulletins on the P4C projekt.
http://members.aol.com/TPLandgraf/mai...

Philosophy with Children and Youth Save
Norwegian based organisation that promotes P4C. Information and resources on concepts like justice, knowledge, truth, responsibility, suffering, identity and freedom.
http://www.buf.no/

Queensland Association of Philosophy in Schools Save
An approach to teaching that is founded on the desire to involve students in education that values reasonableness and better thinking. Includes information, philosophical readings and reports.
http://www.qaps.info/

Sapere Save
Guide to Philosophy for Children in the UK. It has been created by SAPERE (Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education) - a small charity whose members are interested in the role of philosophical enquiry in education both as a model of rigorous thinking and as a celebration of wonder and open-mindedness.
http://www.sapere.net/

Sophia Save
European Foundation for the Advancement of Doing Philosophy with Children. Open organisation for teachers and philosophers. Information channel and gateway to Sophia Nebed, a web environment for members.
http://sophia.eu.org/

Teaching Philosophy Save
This journal is a peer-reviewed forum for the exchange of ideas and information regarding both the practical and the theoretical aspects of teaching and learning philosophy.
http://www.pdcnet.org/teachph.html

Teaching your child philosophy Save
Dialogues on truth, competition, ethics and logic intended for education of children.
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jpasca...

The Philosopher's Tea Party Save
Interactive discussion on philosophical theme's intended for children.
http://ubertas.infosys.utas.edu.au/te...

Thinking Save
Printed journal devoted to philosophy for children. Covers philosophical argument and reflection, classroom transcripts, curricula, empirical research, and reports.
http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/ia...

Tuckswood Community First School Save
Interactive information with thoughts and ideas from children on philosophical themes and information on their school.
http://www.tuckswoodfirst.norfolk.sch...

Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools (VAPS) Save
Promotes and supports the teaching of philosophy in schools in Victoria (Australia) with events, recourses and programs.
http://vaps.vic.edu.au/

VisioNaivity Save
Philosophy for children, short stories, novels, and manuals.
http://home12.inet.tele.dk/fil/

What is Philosophy for Children? Save
The goal has nothing to do with trying to convert children and teenagers into professional philosophers, but instead, its aim is to develop and preserve their critical, creative and caring thinking and attitude. Information on this international movement. By Stella Accorinti.
http://www.vusst.hr/ENCYCLOPAEDIA/phi...

Yahoo! Groups : Philosophy for Children Save
Mailing list averaging 2-3 posts per day.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/p4c_list/