Kerry has been a teacher and an administrator for more than twenty years. She has a Master of Education degree. Cite this lesson Critical thinking skills help young children solve problems and make good decisions. This lesson provides strategies for helping young children develop critical thinking...
Critical thinking skills are an absolutely essential part of of learning. This is an often overlooked skill that is set aside in favor of skills that are more measurable like reading and math. But critical thinking skills build a strong foundation for all other skills. Being able to work out ...
Although much research has been conducted on children’s critical thinking, most has been conducted in a classroom context with interventional instruction activities, i.e., examining the change of children’s critical thinking levels before and after specific interventions. Interestingly, children’s cri...
It's possible for adults to change the length of time of their activities. However, it becomes very confusing for your child if the order of events changes. When 4-year-old Jake asks, "When do we play outside?" knowing what to expect in a routine helps him to understand his mom's ...
Problem solving activities for kids are a great way to teach them how to think critically and creatively, and how to develop a growth mindset. We’re sure you must have also played many educational games as a kid that helped you develop critical thinking or problem-solving- skills you’re ...
Such programs provide academic support, community involvement, and guidance for the processes of college exploration, application, and initial college adjustment. Other types of programs focus on activities to spark and support interest and persistence in STEM professions. Many programs ...