Philosophy for Children and the Special Education Child

Abstract

Introduction:  The Philosophy For Children curriculum is offered and used in many school systems.  During the 1983 - 1984 school year, I was given the opportunity to be trained to use Philosophy For Children in my classroom.  I am a special education teacher, working in District 24 Queens, for the New York City Board of Education.  My students are classified as educable mentally retarded and range from the ages of nine to twelve years old.  I chose to use the text of "Kio and Gus", because with modifications, it is appropriate for my students understanding and academic ability.