Showing posts with label Children's Services. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Children's Services. Show all posts
Philosophy parties in Kids?
Throw away the colouring books, games and such - lets tackle the BIG questions with our kids.
From ALGA News, June 4, 2010
International news
In France, a publisher's idea of philosophy parties (gouter philo) for children has been taken up by local councils, libraries and schools. Lancry library in Paris organised a debate on good and evil. Luneville library in eastern France invited children to eat macaroons and debate language, beauty and taste. The French see it as giving children a handle on an increasingly complex world. One occasion was initiated by Oscar, a nine-year-old who wanted to talk about God, war and evil. Another gouter philo focused on death. Oscar's mother observed that children have a real interest in grappling with the big questions - which is one definition of philosophy.
Actually, not such a silly idea, but could you imagine trying to remain politically correct, and not offending any parents, in discussions with a group of 10 year olds.
Barb
From ALGA News, June 4, 2010
International news
In France, a publisher's idea of philosophy parties (gouter philo) for children has been taken up by local councils, libraries and schools. Lancry library in Paris organised a debate on good and evil. Luneville library in eastern France invited children to eat macaroons and debate language, beauty and taste. The French see it as giving children a handle on an increasingly complex world. One occasion was initiated by Oscar, a nine-year-old who wanted to talk about God, war and evil. Another gouter philo focused on death. Oscar's mother observed that children have a real interest in grappling with the big questions - which is one definition of philosophy.
Actually, not such a silly idea, but could you imagine trying to remain politically correct, and not offending any parents, in discussions with a group of 10 year olds.
Barb
Mask Making at the Library
Wow did we have fun at the very successful Make a Mask Workshop at Sutherland Library on Thursday 7th January !! As the photos show, imaginations ran wild and so did the glitter! A packed room of enthusiastic children aged between 7 to 12 years came along and decorated their own wild mask.
If you missed out, Engadine Library has the same workshop on Wednesday 20th January 10.00am - 11.30am. Bookings are essential so phone 9548 6003 to book a spot!
Manga Workshop
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suthlib/3478330888/, originally uploaded by Sutherland Shire Libraries.
During Youth Week we held a Manga Character Design Workshop. During the 2 1/2 hour workshop teens learnt how to design their own Manga character. By the end of the afternoon 29 characters were created and one was chosen as the best. The lucky winner was awarded with special Manga design paper kindly donated by Althea and Fiona the workshop trainers.
Following hot on the heels of the Manga Workshop many kids joined us in the School Holidays for our Movie Madness activities. The staff dressed to the nines ready to walk the red carpet and many of the kids dressed as their favourite movie characters. They enjoyed playing the memory game, celebrity heads and making their own Hollywood Star.
The Children's Book Council - Confusing, Clumsy, Cumbersome & Chaotic?
These are the words of Agnes Nieuwenhuizen in a provocative article about children's literacy and the CBCA in the Weekend Australian.
Yes, you read it right: the beloved Children's Book Council of Australia, is, according to the author, an archaic institution run by "a powerful old guard that fiercely protects territory and states' rights".
The column is sure to draw some passionate responses in next week's letters pages.
In the meantime, listen a podcast interview with Nieuwenhuizen broadcast this week on Radio National's The Book Show, where she further expands her argument with reference to literacy campaigns overseas. Australia's Books Alive campaign, for example, is described as "wishy washy", and she questions the simplistic focus on quantity in the Premier's Reading Challenge.
Get cracking - the podcasts only hang around for a week or so! What are your thoughts?
Yes, you read it right: the beloved Children's Book Council of Australia, is, according to the author, an archaic institution run by "a powerful old guard that fiercely protects territory and states' rights".
The column is sure to draw some passionate responses in next week's letters pages.
In the meantime, listen a podcast interview with Nieuwenhuizen broadcast this week on Radio National's The Book Show, where she further expands her argument with reference to literacy campaigns overseas. Australia's Books Alive campaign, for example, is described as "wishy washy", and she questions the simplistic focus on quantity in the Premier's Reading Challenge.
Get cracking - the podcasts only hang around for a week or so! What are your thoughts?
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