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Creative and Critical Thinking

Harvard University's Project Zero: Making Thinking Visible

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Over the second semester we will be introducing 'Visible Thinking Routines' into our critical and creative thinking program. We're going to be having a little fun while building lifelong skills that help us clarify, communicate and document our thinking on a huge range of topics. 
For more information on Visible Thinking click here.
In class, our studies have been designed to link with our Writing program and our Speaking & Listening activities as we target the art of persuasion through exposition and discussion texts. Visit our Literacy pages for more information.

Classroom Sample:

Circle of Viewpoints: Should Green School have a uniform?
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Perspectives to be explored: Students, Parents, Teachers & Staff, Local Community, Uniform Store, Head of Junior School.

Ideas and questions raised for and against the concept of a GS student uniform are then used to shape the guided writing of 
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Handwriting

Is handwriting a challenge for your child? Are you keen to give them a little extra practice, but concerned that they are too old, or mature, for many of the 'early writers' resources available in book stores or online? Why not create your own practice activities by encouraging your child to write excerpts from their favourite books, shows or poems? Click on the image below to download a 'Trace' font that can be used in Microsoft Word, then simply copy a passage from your child's favourite text, change the font to 'Trace' and print. Used in moderation, it can be a fun way to build the fine motor skills needed for your child to develop their fluency and confidence.
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