Wonderponder
During the mobility in Spain we met Ellen Duthie and Daniela Martagon, who introduce their work on P4c. They introduce "WonderPonder", several work-sheets and four books. Our school bought and used work-sheets and books.
Wonder Ponder introduces readers to philosophy's big questions in a way that is fun and appealing. Engaging scenes and intriguing questions prompt reflection and discussion encouraging children to develop their own thoughts and arguments and to build a visual and conceptual map of the issue addressed in each box.
Wonder Ponder boxes are designed to look at, read and think about by themselves or with others, in educational, play or family settings.
CHRISTMAS WONDERPONDERING
During Christmas period we used Wonderpondering for Christmas.
First, pupils were presented the following picture
Then, they were asked to notice the picture and say what they see.
Then, the pupils were wondered about
- the presents
- what is Christmas
- the traditions
- the Christmas party
- Christmas in other countries
It was a really productive time. The students were questioned about
What does Christmas need for it to be Christmas?
Santa Clause, Christmas tree, Presents, Snow, Love
Is it fair for those who behave badly not to get any presents?
Santa loves all the children. But we should be good children so he is happy. (Ilia)
Do we all deserve presents?
We all deserve presents but it is nice to be good
Could anything be a present?
No, peolple cannot be presents. (Constantina)
You cannot give wild animals for present. They should be free. (Alex)
We should not give animals for presents as we are not sure if they will be welcome from that person (Christia)
"I PERSON" WONDERPONDER
I, Person invites students (and adults) to think about who we are and what we are in a playful and careful way.
Wonder Ponder "I, person", introduces readers to philosophy's big questions
Are you absolutely sure you are a person?
How do you know you are not really a robot?
If you had more than one brain, would you be more than one person?
What exactly is a person?
Engaging scenes and intriguing questions prompt reflection and discussion encouraging children to develop their own thoughts and arguments and to build a visual and conceptual map of the issue addressed in each box.
The students observed the follow pictures and then, they were wondered, made hypothesis, questioned, thought and dialogued about them.
1st Grade students
3rd Grade students
"WHATEVER I WANT" WONDERPONDER
This "book" is an invitation to think about freedom. We used some of the cards to make students question and wonder about
Who is the freest person you know?
If you were absolutely certain that nobody would ever find out, would you misbehave?
Can we all do whatever we want at the same time?
What do you think?
1st Grade students
If a child wants to work, should they be free to do so?
Would you prefer to work than to go to school? Why?
Would you like to be in the cage?
Are the lions playing, learning or working?
Do children belong to their parents?
Do parents belong to their children?
Can everyone do whatever they want at the same time?
2nd Grade students
