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Welcome to ContemplateU where philosophy meets practicality

Philosophy classes for Teens, Tweens,

& Children!

Embark on a journey of logic and reasoning!

Join Socratic discussions where we explore real-life applications of philosophy and foster critical thinking and reasoning skills with each engaging session.

Kathy Wilder

About Me

I'm a perpetual learner holding a BFA from The School of Visual Arts.

Since 2017, I've been guiding lively philosophical discussions in the online world. But when I'm not in the virtual classroom, catch me belting out tunes (badly!) in the car, busting moves in the supermarket aisles, or wandering through the woods. Life's an adventure, and I'm here for every moment of it!

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12 Week Sessions, $300 USD

•Classes meet 1x per week on zoom

•Each class is 50 minutes

Philosophy For Children

(Ages 7-9)

Thinking & Wondering

Mondays 4pm EST

Fall Session Begins September 9th

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Philosophy For Tweens

(Ages 10-12)

Thinking About Thinking

Tuesdays 5pm EST or Thursdays 11am EST

Fall Session Begins September 10th & September 12th

Philosophy For Teens

(Ages 14-18)

I Think Therefore I Am

Thursdays 6pm EST

Fall Session Begins September 12th

Class Experience

Each class is tailored to fit the age group. Whether the class is for kids, tweens, or teens your student will experience dynamic, thought provoking, and fun socratic discussions.

What's on the skills lineup, you ask?

• Critical Thinking and Reasoning

• Leadership

• Communication

• Problem Solving

• Open-Mindedness

In our circle of inquiry all ideas are worthy of examination. This class is student centered. The teacher does not impose their ideas, opinions, or perceptions. Instead the teacher facilitates the discussion, drawing out the student's ideas into our non-judgmental environment of trust and respect for one another. This method empowers the student and allows them to gain confidence in their ideas and sharing them.

Student Using Computer at Home for Online Class

Testemonials

This class is perfect for inquisitive Teens who love thought provoking Socratic seminar style classes My son was enrolled in it for more than a year when Kathy Wilder first created it and has now asked to take it again because he absolutely loves her teaching style and class content Kathy makes all learners in her classes feel welcomed and valued She is genuinely interested in what each person has to say and creates a safe space where everyone s ideas are worthy of discussion and have value She does not teach them what to think or that there is a right way to think and only facilitates the discussion so that each learner can explore what they think and to apply logic to what they are thinking to help achieve clarity of thought If you have learners who are looking for classes which inspire deeper thinking they will certainly enjoy Kathy s engaging teachings and her contagious enthusiasm

We are appreciating and enjoying that this class evokes analytical thinking about relationships and other topics we value It s quite interactive for the kids in the class and we enjoy Mrs Kathy s way of asking questions that guide discussion allowing kids to answer questions for themselves

This class is phenomenal It was actually very therapeutic for my son I love the way the teacher facilitates dialogue She has a really refreshing way of working with different kids and helping them engage and think about meaningful topics My 15 y o son is not into philosophy but I wanted him to attend because I appreciate the concepts taught in the class

Resources

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It sounds macabre but students from Elementary through High School love the "Dead or Alive" game. The game gets students moving and thinking, and springboards discussion as to why they choose their answers.

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Help your student understand how to recognize the truth! Your students will get their thinking minds going with probing questions designed to spark reflection.

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Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students explore the concept of friendship? Look no further than this colorful PowerPoint presentation!

FAQ

All Listed Class Times are Eastern Time Zone.
Classes meet via zoom for 50 minutes.
A calendar of class meeting dates is available upon request prior to registration. In general class will meet once per week from the start date in consecutive order.
Don’t see a time that works with your schedule? Please send me a message with day/times that work with your schedule and I will do my best to meet your needs.
Payment: Due upon enrollment.
Refunds: If you withdraw from class you will receive a full refund until 1 week prior to the session beginning.
Missed Classes & Refunds:

If your student misses a class, you are not entitled to a refund.

If the teacher cancels class, a make up class will be scheduled.

If your student is unable to attend the makeup class, a refund for the canceled class will be issued after the makeup class.

If no students arrive by 10 minutes after the class start time, class is canceled. This is considered a missed class and you are not entitled to a refund.

If your student’s class time changes because of daylight saving time starting or ending for several world regions, you are not entitled to a refund if they’re unable to attend. Please review your student’s schedule ahead of time to ensure you know when classes are meeting.

Don’t see your question? Send me a message! I make every effort to answer emails within 24 hours Monday-Friday.

Get in touch!

kwilder@contemplateu.com