A Second Grade Class Thinks About Making Choices

Abstract

Introduction:  The second grade class which I was visiting, one morning in spring, had been reading Elfie and having lively discussion through the school year.  The teacher knew her large group of bright active children well, and made every effort to stimulate and challenge them.  She was thoughtful and inventive in her use of the Philosophy for Children program.  I had observed several excellent classes, previously, and anticipated an interesting time.  On this morning I was more than interested.  I was very much impressed with the varied means the teacher had developed to lead her students to think and talk about what is involved in making choices.