
The Blooming Minds project enables children to learn how to think for themselves through thinking with others in a community of inquiry, nurturing critical and creative thinking through games, stories, exercises and dialogue.
The Blooming Minds project enables children to learn how to think for themselves through thinking with others in a community of inquiry, nurturing critical and creative thinking through games, stories, exercises and dialogue.
I wanted to write and say how much our year 4 class have enjoyed the philosophy sessions you have been running for them. …. Speaking and listening are especially important parts of our literacy curriculum – Philosophy gave our pupils…
Working with Blooming Minds was an immensely valuable and exciting opportunity for me. It has given me first-hand experience of the philosophy of which children are capable and the confidence to apply my skills in this emerging field.
We offer class-based courses and after-school clubs to schools in the London area. Courses are for 6-10 weeks and last an hour. Interested? Get in touch with us
For teachers, we offer handbooks in the BM methodology together with sample lesson plans for use in the classroom. We are currently developing courses in philosophy for the classroom (key issues and thinkers, theory and practice) for those wanting to…
A range of tried and tested free-to-access lesson plans with learning objectives, resource materials, an overview of the philosophical topic and suggestions for further reading. Ideas for assessment and additional activities are also available here. Head over to Take it…
Our events In addition to our regular in-school classes, the Blooming Minds project runs: Taster days and staff training at schools and at the University of Greenwich. Teacher training and CPD both in schools and at the University of Greenwich.…
We are a dedicated team of philosophers with over 10 years of experience in the field. Our commitment is to share the benefits and joy of philosophical dialogue with young people of all ages and backgrounds. We provide schools and…