Philosophy: Courage
updated October 15, 2016
Recorded here is my own personal collection of articles, resources, favorite links, teaching ideas, and lesson plans. It encompasses many years, from the very beginning of my experience studying and learning about Waldorf to the present time. People from all around the world visit my site and recommend it to others. Welcome!
This site records my journey. I hope my honesty is encouraging and helps break down some barriers that may prevent people from trying Waldorf methods. Because this is an ongoing site documenting my curriculum planning and ideas, some materials are more Waldorf-y than others. Please feel free to take what you like and leave the rest.
Philosophy lesson plans
for children
WHEN to teach Philosophy is a source of great contention; I leave it up to your discretion. I am comfortable
teaching it in elementary and middle school. Others would insist high school.
Mission Statement - Consulting Services - Lending Library
Booklist: Essential Text
Little Big Minds: Sharing Philosophy with Kids
by Marietta McCarty
You will not be able to successfully teach children philosophy simply by looking at the booklist below; you will
need her book (above) for her teaching tips, discussion questions, and exercises
for
The Topic,
The Philosophers,
Facing Your Fears, and
Finding Your Voice.
Booklist: Resources
Marietta suggests the following:
world map or globe
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Mary Wollstonecraft
Thoughts on the Education of Daughters
Mary Wollstonecraft
Enchiridion
Epictetus
Sounder
William Armstrong
Hansel and Gretel performance
Hansel and Gretel
"Imagine" song
John Lennon
"Sea-Fever" poem
John Masefield
I also recommend:
from Junior Great Books anthology (series 2, 1992): "How the Elephant Became"
William's Doll
Charlotte Zolotow
Show Way
Jacqueline Woodson
The Brave Little Parrot
Rafe Martin
Enormous Smallness: A Story of E. E. Cummings 
Matthew Burgess
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
William B. Irvine
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