Category: Thinking Tools and Techniques

Aug 24th 2020

What does a knot in a handkerchief have to do with your child’s learning?

Back in the day, people used to carry handkerchiefs in their pockets more frequently than they do now. Today,... Read More

Aug 24th 2020

Your shopping list is one of the easiest ways you can help your child to learn, but maybe not for the reason you think

Whenever I go food shopping, I write a shopping list. The reason is simple. I know that if I... Read More

Aug 24th 2020

How can scrap paper expand your child’s mind?

Your child’s mind is limited. Your mind is limited. My mind is limited. Everybody’s mind is limited. Short-term memory... Read More

Aug 24th 2020

What is metacognitive thinking and why is it so powerful for children?

Metacognitive thinking sees children thinking about what they are doing, while they are doing it. For example, a child... Read More

Aug 24th 2020

Why is metacognition one of the most effective ways to help children learn successfully?

Metacognition means thinking about thinking. And research suggests that metacognition is a particularly effective method for helping children to... Read More