Thinking Skills's Blog

Thinking Skills with Mrs. Barringer

Todd Hall students participate in a year-long thinking skills program (PETS - Primary Education Thinking Skills).  The program has two purposes: to identify academically talented students and teach all students higher-level thinking skills.  Children receive whole-group lessons in their classrooms, where they practice deductive logic, analysis, inventive thinking, creative thinking, visual/spatial perception, and evaluative thinking.  I have the pleasure of teaching these lessons with my "friends" from Crystal Pond Woods - Dudley the Detective, Isabel the Inventor, Jordan the Judge, Max the Magician, Yolanda the Yarnspinner, and Sybil the Scientist!  Based on teacher observation and a review of work from the class sessions, children who appear to be most ready for more challenging work receive additional enrichment in small-group meetings.  Check this blog weekly for updates on the Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade thinking skills program!

Todd Hall School
3925 W. Lunt Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
[Ph] 847-675-8235 | [Fax] 847-675-9378


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