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"Plato said that "Philosophy begins in wonder," and Thoughtings provides a wonderfully rich variety of ideas, concepts, mysteries and questions for children to wonder about. Each Thoughting poem aims to stimulate curiosity about some aspect of young people's lives and - as an optional learning avenue - the nature of the language we use to understand it. Consequently teachers will find this a 'quick entry' resource for stimulating thinking and communication skills in the classroom."
Will Ord, Thinking Education Ltd
"A stimulating and imaginative range of catalysts to thought."
Nigel Warburton, The Open University
"Thoughtings is a delightful, clever, rich resource. It pokes, prods and tickles childrens' minds by turning life's conundra into light and inviting poemy thingies. Accessible, funny and provocative, this collection brings out, rather than stuffs in, learning and will guide your pupils to the lost goals of education: to question; to think; to enquire. Thoughtings creatively combines the ancient art form of poetry with the ancient Socratic method of question-asking to produce a warm and welcome counterpoint to the strictures of a utilitarian curriculum."
Paul Ginnis, Independent Trainer and Author
"If you want to do some thinking aerobics and some brain gymnastics then this is the book for you. I always thought that philosophy and poetry were linked by more than the letter P and this book proves it!"
Ian McMillan, Poet, Broadcaster and Comedian
About the author
Peter Worley has recently been made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He read philosophy at University College London and Birkbeck College, and is currently studying for a PhD at King's College London. He has been working with children in education since 1993 and has been doing philosophy with children since 2002. Peter developed the method of Philosophical Enquiry (PhiE) that is at the heart of The Philosophy Foundation's work. As CEO he represents the charity worldwide, trains specialists and teachers, and heads the Senior Leadership Team.
www.philosophy-foundation.org
Andrew Day has a background in language teaching and a degree in Philosophy and Social Anthropology, the combination of which have sparked his passionate curiosity into the part that language plays in the development of thinking. Having joined The Philosophy Foundation in 2009, Andrew quickly invested in their ethos, striving to encourage young people to think philosophically.
Michael Rosen is a broadcaster, children's novelist of 140 books and the Fifth Children's Laureate 2007-2009.
Summary
Thoughtings is a poetry collection with a difference. The name 'Thoughtings' was inspired by a 5-year old who, when asked to explain what thinking is without using the word 'think' said 'It's when you're thoughting'. Children love pondering big philosophical questions like 'Does the universe end?', 'Where is my mind?' and 'Ca
