Theme #1
Critical thinking activities
Observation & Exploration
Encourage children to observe their surroundings.
Provide opportunities for hands-on exploration and discovery.
Questioning
Foster a curious mindset by encouraging children to ask questions.
Teach them to ask "why," "how," and "what if" questions.
Problem-Solving
Introduce simple problems for children to solve independently or collaboratively.
Teach them to approach problems systematically.
Creativity
Support imaginative play and creative expression.
Encourage the development of original ideas and solutions.
Comparison & Contrast
Help children identify similarities and differences.
Use contrasting activities to develop analytical thinking.
Patterns & Sequences
Introduce basic patterns and sequences for children to identify and extend.
Foster an understanding of cause and effect.
Decision-Making
Provide opportunities for children to make choices.
Teach them to consider consequences before making decisions.
Categorization
Help children categorize objects or ideas based on similarities.
Develop their ability to organize information.
Storytelling
Encourage children to create and tell their own stories.
Discuss the sequence of events and cause-and-effect relationships in stories.
Critical Listening
Develop active listening skills by engaging in discussions.
Encourage children to express their thoughts and ideas.
Scientific exploration
Introduce basic scientific concepts through hands-on experiments.
Encourage observation, prediction, and analysis.
social awareness
Promote empathy and understanding of others' perspectives.
Engage in activities that involve cooperation and teamwork.
self-reflection
Encourage children to reflect on their own thinking and actions.
Foster a growth mindset by emphasizing the value of learning from mistakes.