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ISBN: 1 85539 172 4

But Why?
Developing philosophical thinking in the classroom
by
Sara Stanley with Steve Bowkett

A delightful resource pack providing everything you need to introduce Philosophy for Children (P4C) to the primary classroom.


INCLUDES
Four stunningly illustrated storybooks specifically designed to provoke philosophical enquiry at different levels.

PLUS
User-friendly Teacher Manual giving:
  expert guidance on how to facilitate successful P4C sessions
   
advice on using stories, poems and other stimuli as a starting point
   
strategies that lead to fruitful thinking
  tips on integrating philosophy into school and home
  inspiring case studies
  games and activities to promote deep thinking


AND

One Philosophy Bear – the small teddy bear with BIG ideas.
Extra Teddies (with backpack clip)  


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Click to view PDF pages But WHY
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One hour of P4C a week can raise pupil IQ scores by an average of 6.5 points, and significantly improved Sats scores


IDEAL FOR ages 4-9

“Teaching philosophy… has a very positive impact on children’s work across the curriculum, giving them confidence to speak and discuss ideas to a high level.
(Ofsted)

But Why? is based on the techniques and thinking processes of SAPERE (the Society for Advancing Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education). It uses the character of Philosophy Bear to make philosophy accessible to even the very youngest children. These methods have been shown to develop:
  thinking skills
    emotional literacy
    awareness of citizenship