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Learning to think critically…
Critical Thinking is a forgotten skill (”wait,” you say, “my in-laws have that mastered!” LOL… no, not THAT kind of critical thinking… the Logical Thought kind, sorry! *grin*). Critical thinking is what helps us identify lies and misrepresentations in the media, it helps us to discern what is the best course of action… AND… it can be lots of fun!
Building Thinking Skills is a very large workbook (reproducible within one family or homeschool) filled with puzzles and games to encourage logical thinking. My Bigs were lucky enough to be sent the Level 3 - verbal (word problems/games) to enjoy. This is definately not one of those “Awww Mom, do I HAFTA?!” books. My Bigs actually work TOGETHER on some of the puzzles, and I’m learning that we definately need to work on expanding my children’s vocabulary! LOL!
The book is printed on good quality paper and bound well. I am so impressed with this book that I intend to make this a manditory purchase every year that my children are in school… meaning, starting in grade 1 (next September), Greyson will be doing the books as part of his core curriculum. Possibly Chaeli will too… and most certainly the Bigs will either be continueing on this book, or will be moving on to the “figural” book (visual discernment) as soon as the verbal (linguistical discernment) is finished. The Building Thinking Skills cost $29.99 each, well worth investing in my children! They even have a “Hands On Thinking Skills” book for K-1 students… perfect for my very tactile son.
This one is definately a thumbs up… and something I think is sadly lacking in many homeschools (heck, in many schools!!!)… with all the pressure and hoops of language arts, math, history and science… don’t forget to teach your child some critical thinking skills to help wade through the mass of information and put it into LOGICAL and APPLICABLE context in their lives.
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