Critical creative thinking activities

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Engage your grade 1 students in thinking skills with Critical and Creative Thinking Activities! 140+ pages of fun, imaginative activities motivate students as they practice thinking in multiple ways about a variety of curriculum and theme-based topics. 46 theme-based units make it easy to find activities that fit your core curriculum: Through the Year, Animals, Places, Fairy Tale Fun, Things That Move, and In My World. Features Summary Engage your grade 1 students in thinking skills with Critical and Creative Thinking Activities 140+ pages of fun, imaginative activities motivate students as they practice thinking in multiple ways about a variety of curriculum and theme-based topics... Author Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Publisher Evan-Moor Educational Publishers Release date 20081201 Pages 158 ISBN 1-59673-292-X ISBN 13 978-1-59673-292-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Too often, thinking skills have been overlooked or considered extra, something above and beyond the basic that must be taught. Teachers need to recognize that thinking skills are basic and critical thinking activities should be considered indispensable to the education of every child.These books present activities to help students develop their thinking and problem-solving skills using strategies that can help solve non-routine math problems. Students will use more than one strategy to arrive at a solution, and some of these strategies require that students use skills such as thinking visually, recognizing patterns, using logical reasoning, and doing organized counting--all of which are elements of critical thinking in mathematics.Critical Thinking Activities can be used as a supplement to an existing math curriculum to introduce, reinforce, and elaborate on specific critical thinking skills. The pages are designed to be reproduced for students to use as individual worksheets or problem cards.To view sample lessons and pages, click on the appropriate ISBN # below. Features Summary Activities to help students develop three important elements of critical thinking in mathematics: recognizing patterns, using visual imagery, and logical reasoning... Author Dale Seymour Publisher Seymour (Dale) Publications,U.S. Release date 19980101 Pages 169 ISBN 0-86651-471-6 ISBN 13 978-0-86651-471-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 10 working days Critical and creative thinking can make a significant difference to the quality of students' learning. But do we really need to teach children and young people to think, and if so, how should we go about it? The answer to the first part of the question is yes, because the fact of the matter is that although all human beings can think, effective thinking depends on skills and strategies that can be learned. The answer to the second part lies within this book. Schools as thinking communities demystifies thinking and explains how teachers can equip students with the mental tools for success in school and beyond. Schools as thinking communities provides detailed descriptions, illustrated with classroom examples, of the following ways of enhancing thinking: Habits of Mind; CoRT (Cognitive Research Trust) and Six Thinking Hats; P4C (Philosophy for Children); CEA (Cognitive Enrichment Advantage); Thinking Maps; IE (Instrumental Enrichment); TASC (Teaching Actively in a Social Context); and Cooperative Learning. One or more of these might be chosen by a school community as a means to nurture thinking across the curriculum in every classroom, thus encouraging individuals to understand, manage and take responsibility for their own thinking processes, and to value the perspectives of others. Contents include the following: How students and teachers develop as thinkers; The characteristics of a thinking classroom; The process of developing a school as a thinking community; Life skills and inclusion in a thinking community; Challenges facing thinking schools. Schools as thinking communities is aimed at teachers at all levels, curriculum designers, education planners, teacher educators and interested parents. Features Summary Critical and creative thinking can make a significant difference to the quality of students' learning. But do we really need to teach children and young people to think... Author L. Green Publisher Van Schaik Publishers Release date 20140506 Pages 290 ISBN 0-627-03121-8 ISBN 13 978-0-627-03121-2

Author: Robin Landa Publisher: HOW Books (2015) ISBN-10: 1440337578 ISBN-13: 9781440337574 Condition: Very Good. The cover has a few light scratches and wear to edges and corners. Binding: Softcover Pages: 144 Dimensions: 15.1 x 1 x 22.6 cm +++ by Robin Landa +++ In graphic design, creative thinking skills are undoubtedly important, but sometimes the importance of critical thinking skills is overlooked. Nimble will help you discover how to develop a creativity that is strategic and also able to cross platforms, industries or sectors. You'll discover a creative thinking process that allows you to generate scalable ideas that are both sticky and stretchy. As you develop a exible mind that is ideal for visual communication, digital marketing, or social media, you increase your value as a designer - to your clients, your employer, or simply your own work.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we're in control, deep down we know that something is off. Shortened attention spans, declines in critical thinking, lack of sleep, self-doubt and decreased creativity are just some of the effects coming to light in an age of digital distraction. It's time to reclaim our lives. It's time to take control. Lifescale is a journey of self-discovery and growth. It's about getting back into balance and remastering our destinies. Author Brian Solis knows first-hand. He struggled with distraction and all of its ill-effects. To get his life back, he developed a set of techniques, exercises, and thought experiments designed to tame the chaos, and positively and productively navigate our day-to-day lives. Instead of falling victim to the never-ending cycle of newsfeeds, Likes, addictive apps, and boredom scrolling (aka the endless scroll), we can learn to manage our time and inspire our own lives in a way that will bring meaning back--without sacrificing the benefits that our devices bring us. In Lifescale, Brian has done the legwork to pull together scientific findings and practical tools into one book. Readers--especially those who are distracted--will connect with the humor, pathos, and inspiration inside. Using this book's simple but powerful lessons, we can: Identify sources of distraction and turn attention toward creativity and productivity Understand and resist the manipulative techniques that turn us into digital addicts Find meaning and purpose to guide our time in more meaningful ways Visualize future success to successfully dive into deep work and stop procrastinating Break bad habits, establish rituals, and establish routines that help you achieve goals Nurture imagination and learn to express ourselves more artistically Maximize productivity with simple but effective strategies Focus for extended periods and make breaks more restorative Foster a strong sense of purpose in life and identify the steps needed to bring it to life every day Smile more and build self-esteem With the renewed perspective Lifescale offers, we can finally learn to prioritize what matters, and live our digital and physical lives with intention and true happiness. Features Summary Somewhere along the way, we got distracted. As much as we multitask, love our devices and feel like we're in control, deep down we know that something is off... Author Brian Solis Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20190215 Pages 304 ISBN 1-119-53586-7 ISBN 13 978-1-119-53586-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 9 working days The English in context series offers learners exciting and varied opportunities to study English. The series has been revised to meet all the requirements of the CAPS curriculum for English home language in grade 12. English in context consolidates and extends language and literacy skills and knowledge. Features of this course include: a wide range of literary and non-literary texts to develop proficiency in reading and viewing; activities that promote writing practice across a variety of contexts to help learners develop written, visual and multi-media texts; opportunities to practise effective listening and speaking strategies and express ideas and opinions; activities to extend vocabulary use and understanding of language structures; activities which utilise learners' existing knowledge and promote imaginative and critical listening, thinking and reasoning; integration of language and literacy skills across other subjects. Features Summary The English in context series offers learners exciting and varied opportunities to study English. The series has been revised to meet all the requirements of the CAPS curriculum for English home language in grade 12. Author J.O. Hendry (Author), H.M. Gardyne (Author), S.A. Burger (Author), R Stewart (Author) Publisher Maskew Miller Longman Pty.Ltd,South Africa Release date 20130315 Pages 264 ISBN 0-636-14002-4 ISBN 13 978-0-636-14002-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days How do we make friends? What's fun about music? What's amazing about the sea? With a strong focus on the development of reading and writing skills through interactive learning, Bright Ideas Level 3 offers extensive exam and literacy support with the benefit of innovative content and familiar topics. Using 'Big Questions' to challenge students and promote the development of 21st century skills in areas such as critical thinking, the course links the classroom with the 'real world' and encourages the sharing of ideas through communication and collaboration. The comprehensive package of integrated print and digital material challenges traditional methods of learning with exciting new resources and activities that are adaptable to all teaching situations. Features Summary Bright Ideas Level 3 provides a flexible package that ensures exam success and encourages students to develop 21st century skills through creative games and activities. Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20180614 ISBN 0-19-411110-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-411110-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days This is an OCR endorsed resourceBuild strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's British period studies and enquiries.- Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore- Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry- Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions- Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activities that consolidate topic knowledge- Equips students with transferable critical thinking skills, presenting contrasting academic opinions that encourage A Level historians to make informed judgements on major debatesEach title in the OCR A Level History series contains one or two British period studies and its associated enquiry, providing complete support for every option in Unit Group 1.England 1485-1603This title explores the reigns of the Tudor monarchs from Henry VII to Elizabeth I through two British period studies and one enquiry. It allows an in-depth understanding of the key historical knowledge, terms and concepts relevant to the period studied and encourages the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions in the associated enquiry: 'Mid Tudor Crises 1547-1558'.This title covers the following period studies and enquiry:- England 1485-1547- Mid Tudor Crises 1547-1558- Elizabethan England Features Summary Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR's British period studies and enquiries. Author Nicholas Fellows (Author), Mary Dicken (Author) Publisher Hodder Education Release date 20150626 Pages 280 ISBN 1-4718-3669-X ISBN 13 978-1-4718-3669-5

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 7-10 working days once ordered) Our thinking skills workbooks strengthen critical thinking skills that are crucial for a lifetime of success. Through a variety of fun and colorful activities, children gradually master spatial reasoning, differentiation, logic, and creativity. Your child will advance without being overwhelmed or frustrated with our uniquely effective and gradual step-by-step progression. Format:Paperback / softback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Based on extensive customer feedback, DISCOVERING COMPUTERS (c)2014 has been completely reexamined and revised to reflect the evolving needs of the concepts portion of the Introductory Computing course. This exciting new edition maintains many longstanding hallmarks, but is now highly focused on relevancy to provide students only with what they really need to know to be successful digital citizens in college and beyond. To better reflect the importance of certain topics in today's digital world, coverage of enterprise computing, ethics, Internet research skills, mobile computing, operating systems (other than Windows), browsers, security, and Web 2.0 has been expanded and integrated. New critical thinking and problem solving exercises are included in every feature throughout the text, engaging students in regular practice of higher-order thinking skills. In addition, students have more opportunity for hands-on practice with the completely revised end-of-chapter activities. With these enhancements and more, the new DISCOVERING COMPUTERS is an even more engaging teaching and learning tool for your classroom. Features Summary Brings the wealth of learning materials that available for discovering computers together into an easily usable toolkit and provides students with actionable direction for maximizing Web 2... Author Misty Vermaat Publisher Delmar Cengage Learning Release date 20140225 Pages 556 ISBN 1-285-84550-1 ISBN 13 978-1-285-84550-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide. Decoding Theory of Knowledge (ToK) is an accessible new resource that explores Areas of Knowledge, Ways of Knowing, Personal and Shared Knowledge, the Knowledge Framework and Knowledge Questions. Written in succinct and clear language, this engaging book decodes ToK concepts and helps students develop their critical thinking skills. The book offers extensive support on the new assessment criteria for the essay and presentation. Features include explanation of key concepts to consolidate knowledge and understanding; real-life situations to engage students; practical activities to develop students' thinking, writing and presentation skills; and top tips to provide further guidance and advice. Features Summary Written by experienced practitioners this resource for Theory of Knowledge for the IB Diploma offers comprehensive coverage of and support for the new subject guide. Author Wendy Heydorn (Author), Susan Jesudason (Author) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20130718 Pages 175 ISBN 1-107-62842-3 ISBN 13 978-1-107-62842-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Read Write Inc. Literacy and Language, publishing in May 2013, is a new programme* that will cover your literacy and language teaching from years 2-6/P3-7. The programme inspires a love of literature through the study of complete texts, with a core structure of grammar skills taught in context and through writing, to ensure children become confident writers with real skills at their command. Each unit offers a multi-layered approach to developing comprehension, vocabulary, writing, critical thinking, spoken language and explicit guidance for teaching grammar skills. The resources for each year are a Teacher's Handbook, a CD-ROM, an Anthology, a Pupils' Book and a Homework Book. Work centres around the texts in the Anthologies, which contain complete stories, poems, play scripts and non-fiction texts written by leading authors including: Michael Morpurgo, Jeremy Strong, Ted Hughes, Jamila Gavin, Geraldine McCaughrean, and Roger McGough Children are introduced to a text through a three layered approach: Story Version 1, 2 and 3. Each version of the story contains more information about the setting, characters and plot. This approach provides children with opportunities to develop an implicit knowledge and deep understanding of the structures of language and of the stories in the Anthologies. A range of reading, writing, speaking and listening and drama activities develop understanding further. Children then see a new text being composed through modelled writing by the teacher, through the planning, oral rehearsing, drafting and editing stages. Supported by the teacher, the children then mirror the process the teacher has modelled, drafting and revising so that they write ambitiously and accurately as they compose their own extended piece of writing. So Literacy and Language ensures that, as the new National Curriculum advises, children learn, through being shown, the skills and processes essential for writing. Grammar concepts are taught in context and through writing so they are meaningful for children. The Software also contains a Grammar Bank - a reference tool for teachers to help them teach grammar with confidence. It covers all the grammar concepts in the National Curriculum from Years 2-6 and includes 'Test yourself' sections, with answers, to help teachers check their understanding. There are also practice tests to prepare children for the Year 6 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test. A 'Big Question' links the fiction and non-fiction elements, encouraging children to reason, debate and think critically about the texts they read and develop their spoken language skills. The programme will be matched to the new curriculum and the Teacher's Handbooks show clearly how activities link to the programmes of study. *Year 5 and 6 are new editions of a programme previously called Comprehension Plus. Features Summary Read Write Inc. Literacy and Language, publishing May 2013, is a new programme that will cover your literacy and language teaching for years 2-6/P3-7... Author Ruth Miskin (Author), Janey Pursgrove (Author), Charlotte Raby (Author) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20130724 Pages 64 ISBN 0-19-839149-8 ISBN 13 978-0-19-839149-4

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) "I can make only one more pair of shoes," said the shoemaker. Then, two little elves help him. How can he thank them? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The four levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. The Elves and the Shoemaker, a Level 3 Activity Book, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice longer sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses. Format:Paperback Pages:16

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Mathematical Reasoning helps students devise strategies to solve a wide variety of math problems. This book emphasizes problem-solving and computation to build the math reasoning skills necessary for success in higher-level math and math assessments. This book is written to the standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The Beginning 1 book is a complete curriculum for children of age 3. These highly effective activities take students far beyond drill-and-practice by using step-by-step, discussion-based problem-solving to develop a conceptual bridge between computation and the reasoning required for upper-level math. Activities and units spiral slowly, allowing students to become comfortable with concepts but also challenging them to continue building their math skills. Features Summary Mathematical Reasoning helps students devise strategies to solve a wide variety of math problems. This book emphasizes problem-solving and computation to build the math reasoning skills necessary for success in higher-level math and math assessments... Author Linda Brumbaugh (Actor), Doug Brumbaugh (Actor) Publisher Critical Thinking Books & Software Release date 20090309 Pages 236 ISBN 0-89455-886-2 ISBN 13 978-0-89455-886-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Animals can live in many different parts of the world - on hot sand, in the cold Arctic, in forests, and on mountains. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. BBC Earth: Where Animals Live, a Level 3 Activity Book, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The activities encourage children to practice longer sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses. Features Summary Animals can live in many different parts of the world - on hot sand, in the cold Arctic, in forests, and on mountains. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170731 Pages 16 ISBN 0-241-29858-X ISBN 13 978-0-241-29858-9