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Thinker, Writer, Educator. Building a life on reason, empathy, and baked goods. I keep the good stuff at AmyLeask.substack.com, AmyLeask.com and RedTKidsMedia.com. She/her
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Thinking philosophically (even if it’s with little kids) entails taking some risks. That’s a good thing. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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It’s cool and it’s fun, and maybe it’s even useful. But which technology do we need, and which do we just like or want? Ask a kid! youtube.com/shorts/vPWlN...

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Even those of us who were decidedly un-athletic still got something from PE. Maybe we even got a lot from it. Have a listen to our latest episode, and reflect of your own dodgeball days. www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...

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In uncertain times like these, especially in the presence of AI, there’s nothing more important than the skills developed through the humanities. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Listen to your head or listen to your heart? Better ask a kid! youtube.com/shorts/I7rpR...

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How a couple of confirmed, card-carrying geeks found (and still find) useful learning in gym class. Episode 3 of our podcast is out! www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...

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Dreaming or awake? This one’s always fun to ask a little thinker. youtube.com/shorts/5NkZA...

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No kid is an island. Here’s an important conversation to start with yours: open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Happy weekend! How about a leisurely chat with your kiddo on the nature of friendship? youtube.com/shorts/KURrU...

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Hands up if you were thrilled to get an A when you were a student. Keep them up if you still get a buzz from it as an adult (in whatever form). Yeah, me too. What’s up with that? www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com/episodes/epi...

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We throw around the word “smart” a lot, but do we have a clear idea of what it actually means? Better ask a kid! youtube.com/shorts/aqw2Z...

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A little bit of openness and flexibility can go a long way, with little thinkers too. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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In this messy, changing world, learning may not be at the top of everyone’s list of priorities. But it really should be, for a whole bunch of reasons. Our brand new podcast about all these reasons just launched. We hope it helps put learning back on the list. www.unfinishedmindspodcast.com

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It’s never too early to start talking to little thinkers about rights and responsibilities. youtube.com/shorts/_Zmuq...

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The family that thinks together, sticks together. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Important question to ask a little thinker: what does it mean to love someone? youtube.com/shorts/MVMl0...

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Even the most jaded GenX must admit that when it came to educational programming, the creative wizards got it right. A little nostalgia, and a humble request: open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...

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On #internationaldayoffamilies, here’s a fun question to ask a curious little thinker: youtube.com/shorts/5nDdX...

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You might not get to decide who your kid becomes, but you can help set them up for success. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Little thinkers have big thoughts about what it means to learn. So ask them! youtube.com/shorts/uhWE3...

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Penny for your thoughts (or your kid’s thoughts) on what other people are thinking. youtube.com/shorts/ukQTl...

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Get on out there in the beautiful spring weather, and bring some big questions with you! open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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What about discussing the ups and downs of fame with a little thinker? youtube.com/shorts/IeBdy...

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It’s a tough one, but there are ways to address it, including doing philosophy with a kid. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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What if we slowed down our thinking the way we slow down our listening when we put on a record? New blog post about turntables, philosophy, and how our minds deserve more than just bits and bites. open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...

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Little thinkers are perceptive and clever, but are they perceptive and clever enough to recognize goodness in a person? How would they define goodness in the first place? Ask them! youtube.com/shorts/n_INk...

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There’s no such thing as a typical little learner, and philosophy can appeal to any one of them! open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Great big question for little thinkers on the #DayofReason: youtube.com/shorts/iR0rW...

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How do we know when we’ve said too much? Great question for a little thinker: youtube.com/shorts/FmWkW...

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How little is too little to be a big thinker? Ask your kid! youtube.com/shorts/D0Wjt...

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How do you keep a kid from asking a ridiculous number of big questions? You don’t. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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How does science actually work? Better ask a little thinker! youtube.com/shorts/V6bjq...

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It’s a tough one to admit, but it can help our kids become better thinkers. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Happy birthday to The Bard (to all who celebrate)! open.substack.com/pub/amyleask...

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Sometimes critical thinking means being picky about where we focus our attention. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Happy #WorldBookDay! Here’s a great question about stories to ponder with a little thinker: youtube.com/shorts/rJORC...

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Happy #EarthDay! Maybe celebrate it by pondering a big question like this, with a little thinker? youtube.com/shorts/L1uRW...

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There’s no better way to celebrate #creativityandinnovation than pondering a big question about art with a kid! youtube.com/shorts/MoaZn...

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Question: If we could find/figure out a perfect world, would you want to live in it? Okay, now go ask your kid. youtube.com/shorts/6DA0Y...

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They told me parenting would be hard. They didn’t say I’d be managing airborne transmission, collapsed institutions, and mass delusion before my morning coffee. A 🧵 for the last parents standing:

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There’s no better way to help a kid step into the world. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Question for your favourite little thinker: When (if ever) does thinking end? youtube.com/shorts/LT0dl...

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If there’s one thing we need to help our kids hang onto… open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Reminder: thinking isn’t a finite thing. We’re never really off the hook. Maybe that’s a good thing. youtube.com/shorts/4WPtJ...

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Deciding on a decision maker? Better ask a kid! youtube.com/shorts/ahmKM...

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A short and sweet reminder to listen. youtube.com/shorts/t4pvc...

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Kids like to think about thinking too! open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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When waxing philosophical with wee thinkers, it’s okay to let them do the talking. open.substack.com/pub/thinktog...

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Okay, so we tend to live our lives around it, but do we actually understand what money is? Better ask a kid! youtube.com/shorts/DManW...

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What do we owe to people we don’t know? A big question for little thinkers. youtube.com/shorts/-jS8o...

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