The arts had a definite place in ancient Greek education and played an important part in children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Education was based on the development of the whole person. Gymnastics, drawing, music, and poetry were used to increase physical strength, moral character, and a sense of the aesthetic. Music,…

This book offers meditations on concerns about the future and what awaits the coming generations. The volume expresses anger with schools, government, and other agencies of this society that make children aliens. The Mother Earth, Gaia, is lost to people due to the denial of a non-modern heritage. The meditations are on the 21st century and what…

Intended for teachers interested in introducing philosophy to elementary students or for parents wishing to acquaint their children or schools with philosophy, this publication contains an annotated bibliography of resources about philosophy for children and a pathfinder for teachers and parents. The bibliography and pathfinder include a number of…

Adults should introduce children to philosophy very young. By reading and discussing philosophic themes, children's natural philosophic talents turn toward real life issues. Parents can help children develop more reflective responses to life by playing thinking games, listening to children's comments, exploring philosophic questions when reading…

The first four volumes of the "Coalition Quarterly" journal are compiled in this document designed as a management resource for consumer organizations (especially parent coalitions) that operate centers for families of handicapped persons. The introductory issue describes the intent of the publication, proposed topics for future issues,…