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Little Big Minds author Marietta McCarty to host series on sharing philosophy with children
July 7-10, 2014 
Forest Lakes South, Charlottesville 
 
Small Class Sizes
Early Registration Recommended
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Join the author of Little Big Minds, Marietta McCarty, in Charlottesville in July, to learn more about her approach as she models her teaching style in sharing philosophy with children. 

McCarty is the author of national bestseller Little Big Minds: Sharing Philosophy with Kids, Nautilus Award winner, How Philosophy Can Save Your Life: Ten Ideas That Matter Most and, The Philosopher's Table: How to Start Your Philosophy Dinner Club - Monthly Conversation, Music, and Recipes.

McCarty's conviction that child philosophers will grow up to work lovingly for peace is the inspiration for her ongoing work with educators. She has brought philosophy to children in rural, suburban, and city schools in the central Virginia area for over twenty years as well as schools around the country. Her teaching rings with laughter and enthusiasm.
 
While Marietta speaks at schools to faculty, staff, parents, and children, this time she welcomes you to her home turf in the Blue Ridge Mountains. 

A Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude graduate in philosophy from Hollins College, she was inducted into the Hollins Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999. She received her Master's in Philosophy from the University of Virginia.

Download a complete brochure for more information and/or to register now.


  

Dates & Topics:

Monday & Tuesday, July 7th & 8th: Friendship, Justice, Death, Nature, Love

Wednesday & Thursday, July 9th & 10th: Happiness, Courage, God, Compassion, Freedom

Each day's activities begin at 9am and end at 4:30pm. To best benefit, a 2-day combination is highly recommended but we accept applications for a one-day workshop.
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Who should attend summer workshops?

 

- Any and all teachers

- Responsive Classroom
   Practitioners
- Parents 

- Grandparents
- Counselors
- Superintendents
- School Board Members
- Club Sponsors
- Non-profit Agencies
- Heads of School
- Librarians
- Media Specialists
- Educators in Alternative Settings

 

 

Why attend summer workshops?

 

- Create a dynamic learning environment for children and adults, imparting a service learning ethic.
- Invigorate adult wonder and reflection
- Give children tools for fully appreciating the meaning and power of kindness
- Weave literature, art, poetry, and music into philosophical discussions

- Enrich each child's unique humanity to its fullest extent
- Develop critical thinking skills about essential questions

- Nurture a willingness to listen and a hunger for respectful conversation

- Expose the bullying mentality in its many forms and instill the desire and ability to end it 

 
Registration: 

Download a complete brochure for more information and/or to register now.

- You will be sent a confirmation email within 48 hours of receipt of your application. 
- A brief itinerary for the days you have chosen will be sent as well. 
- Lunch will be provided as well as your very own philosophy journal. 
- The workshop will be held in the Forest Lakes South Community, a convenient setting on the outskirts of Charlottesville

For further information, details, or questions, please visit www.littlebigminds.com and click on the Contact Us link.


 
Diane Rehm, NPR's The Diane Rehm Show  

"A breath of fresh air ... Marietta McCarty has come up with what I would like to have had as I was raising my own children - an approach to understanding them and being able to communicate with them about things that really, really matter."