You know that moment when your kid asks "Why do we have to be fair?" and you freeze up?

I used to think I needed philosophy degrees and perfect answers. Turns out, the magic happens when I just get curious alongside my kiddos.

Philosophy with kids isn't about having all the answers – it's about exploring big questions together. Your child already wonders about fairness, friendship, and what's real. You're just joining their natural curiosity.

Want to try it? Pick one tiny moment today:

• While having a snack together, ask "What makes something fair?" and see where they take it

• Turn a bedtime story into a gentle "what if" – "What if the character had made a different choice?"

• Keep it light and short – even 3 minutes of wondering counts

This week is about Philosophy. No expertise required, just genuine curiosity about what your child thinks.

The Philosophy Learning Bundle

This philosophy-themed bundle includes videos, thinking prompts, creative writing, and a parent guide to help you turn curiosity into learning.

📺 Watch & Think Playlist (Total time: ~14 min)

👉 WATCH the PLAYLIST

Included Videos:

• 👩‍👧‍👦 Philosophy for Children (4 min)

• 🔨This tool will help improve your critical thinking (5 min)

• 📚 Who am I? A philosophical inquiry (5 min)

💬 Would You Rather?

Fun prompts to discuss aloud or write about:

1. Would you rather everyone gets the same prize even if some worked harder, or the person who worked the hardest gets the biggest prize? Why?

2. Would you rather learn a new topic by asking lots of questions with classmates (like the Socratic way) or by listening to a teacher explain everything clearly? Why?

3. Would you rather live under a rule that treats everyone the same no matter their situation, or under a rule that treats people differently to try to make outcomes fair? Why?

⚖️ One-Minute Debate Topics

Pick one and defend your opinion:

• Should philosophy (thinking about big questions and learning to ask good questions) be taught in elementary schools? Defend your opinion.

• Is asking questions and exploring a problem better for learning than being given clear answers? Take a side and explain why.

• Does a person stay the same person because of their body or because of their memories and thoughts? Argue for one side.

🏗️ Bonus Challenge!

Start with one big question from the video ("What is fair?" or "Who am I?"). Your goal is to keep the conversation going by asking follow-up questions – but here's the twist: you can adapt it to work anywhere, with anyone.

Any Age Option: Find one person (sibling, parent, friend, classmate) and ask your big question. When they answer, ask "Why?" or "What do you mean by that?" Keep going until you've asked at least 3 follow-up questions. Notice: did their thinking change by the end?

✍️ Writing Challenge

Use one of these prompts to spark creativity — out loud or on paper.

Elementary:
If your stuffed animal thought about right and wrong, why might it think sharing is important? Tell a silly story.

Middle School:
Is it more important to be honest or to be kind? Take a clear position, give at least two examples that support your view, and explain when the other choice might be better.

High School:
Pick a big philosophical question (for example: 'What is the good life?' or 'What makes someone a person?'). Analyze two different answers to that question, explain the reasons behind each view, and evaluate which one you find stronger and why, using clear examples.

📥 Downloads

• 📝 Elementary Writing Prompts

• 📝 Middle School Writing Prompts

• 📝 High School Writing Prompts

• 📊 Parent Evaluation Guide

💡 Tip: These prompts also work as discussion starters — no pen or printer required. Mix age levels based on your child’s energy or interest.

👋 UNTIL NEXT TIME

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." – Albert Einstein

The best part about philosophy with kids isn't the profound moments – it's watching their eyes light up when they realize their thoughts matter, their questions are valuable, and wondering together is one of life's greatest adventures.