A simple and effective way of planning for P4C is to look at a stimulus and consider the ‘big ideas’ or philosophical concepts which it contains. With books, I suggest jotting these on sticky notes on the inside cover. To make this job less onerous and more fun, I like to read a book with a colleague or family member, and together we list the big ideas.
It’s then worth thinking of some philosophical questions that could arise from the concepts. They can be written on sticky notes on the inside back cover.
The book that prompted the ideas and questions shown here is Brother Eagle, Sister Sky – a rich and inspiring read with the poignant, poetic words of Chief Seattle, plus incredible illustrations. A brilliant P4C stimulus.
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