Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children
is a non-profit organization affiliated with the University of Washington Department of Philosophy. The Center has been introducing philosophy into the lives of young people since 1996 through our “Philosophers in the Schools” program and workshops, given by educators trained in philosophy, about ways to facilitate philosophical dialogues with young people.
 


Lesson Plans & Activities

K-12 philosophy lessons for use in classrooms

Philosophy activities for classrooms

Philosophically suggestive literature for a wide variety of ages

Resources

NEW! Teaching Philosophy To Kids Podcast

Philosophy Talk radio show on Philosophy for children

Philosophy for Children blog

Tips for Successful Pre-College
Philosophy Sessions

Questions: Philosophy for Young People: a journal devoted to publishing philosophical work by young people, sponsored in part by the Northwest Center for Philosophy for Children

Kids Philosophy Slam: an annual contest designed to make philosophy accessible and fun for young people of all ages and abilities, the Philosophy Slam asks students to write about a philosophical question posed each year

Links to interesting sites about philosophy for young people

and more