Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
Asking a single question is a good start, but being able to ask a relevant follow-up question is the sign…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
A key part of media wisdom and critical thinking is the ability to notice when an explanation doesn’t quite add…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
The ability to articulate one’s thoughts in a clear, logical sequence is a vital skill for both school and life.…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
In the classroom and on the playground, the child who speaks the loudest is often the one who gets the…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
Asking for evidence is an essential skill, but if done harshly, it can damage relationships and lead to conflict. As…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
The desire to fit in is a powerful force that often leads children to adopt the opinions of their friends…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
The digital age has trained us all, including our children, to react instantly to everything we see. This impulsivity is…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
Understanding the difference between a personal opinion and a verified fact is essential for intellectual honesty. Children often use the words ‘think’…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
Noticing when two pieces of information don’t fit together is a sophisticated critical thinking skill that protects children from being…
Cognitive & Critical-Thinking Skills
In a culture of influencers and viral trends, children are often tempted to agree with whatever sounds most confident or…