Critical Thinking for Schools
Bring critical thinking to your K-12 classroom with online courses and teaching materials.
Through stories, puzzles, simulations, and real-world examples, Critikid helps students learn to evaluate evidence, spot misleading claims, and communicate more clearly.
Aligned with select Common Core standards and CASEL competencies.
What you get
Online courses
Self-paced courses where students learn through stories and interactive activities
Classroom materials
Printable worksheets, ready-to-use lesson plans, and clear handbooks that support instruction
Topics include
Emotional Intelligence
Recognizing, understanding, and managing feelings.
Media Literacy
Spotting misinformation and manipulation on social media.
Data Analysis
Interpreting information and avoiding common mistakes.
Thinking Errors
Recognizing biases and mental shortcuts that can distort judgment.
Discussion and Debate
Identifying common logical fallacies to build stronger arguments.
Formal Logic
Understanding deductive arguments and the basics of symbolic logic.
Standards Aligned
Critikid's resources support select Common Core standards and CASEL competencies. Learn more.
How it works
Teachers can invite unlimited students to the online courses with a class code.
Setting students up in the courses is simple:
- Create a classroom and choose a lesson.
- Invite students to join with a class code or link.
- Track progress as students work through the lesson.
- Move students on to the next lesson together.
Optionally, you can extend the lessons with accompanying teaching materials.
Critikid’s resources can be used for independent work, whole-class instruction, and homework.
Choose the right plan for you
Pick a subscription type and billing interval.
For teachers
- 1 teacher account
- Access to all courses
- Teaching materials (worksheets, lesson plans, and handbooks)
- Unlimited students
- Unlimited classrooms
For schools
- Up to 5 teacher accounts
- Access to all courses
- Teaching materials (worksheets, lesson plans, and handbooks)
- Unlimited students
- Unlimited classrooms
Custom plan
For more teachers, contact us and we’ll set up a plan for your school.
Included courses
Fallacy Detectors
Ages 8–12A story-based course that teaches kids to recognize logical fallacies through sci-fi videos and activities.
Social Media Simulator
Ages 10+A mock social media feed where kids practice spotting misinformation and manipulation in a safe environment.
A Statistical Odyssey
Ages 13+An interactive space adventure that teaches teens to spot common errors in data analysis.
Logic for Teens
Ages 13+An introduction to symbolic logic with short videos, practice questions, and a quest.
Included worksheets
Logical Fallacies Worksheets and Lesson Plans
Ages 8–12Teach your grades 3-7 students about ten common logical fallacies with these engaging and easy-to-use lesson plans and worksheets.
Media Literacy Lessons and Worksheets
Ages 10–14Teach students in grades 5-9 how to recognize and respond to common online problems with these ready-to-use presentation slides and worksheets.
A Statistical Odyssey Worksheets and Lesson Plans
Ages 13+Turn “A Statistical Odyssey” into a complete 14-class unit for homeschool or classroom with these lesson plans, printable worksheets, and a cumulative assessment.
Printable Logic Puzzle Cards
Ages 10+Printable logic puzzle cards with answers and explanations. Varied levels mean they will challenge kids, teens, and even adults.
Printable Logical Fallacy Handbook
Ages 13+A printable PDF explaining 20 common logical fallacies with real-world examples. Recommended for teens and adults.
Printable Formal Fallacy Handbook
Ages 13+A printable PDF explaining 6 formal fallacies with examples. Recommended for teens and adults.
The Language of Science: Facts, Laws, and Theories
Ages 11+This free science literacy worksheet teaches the difference between facts, laws, and theories and addresses common misconceptions. Recommended for grade 6 and up.
Printable Data Analysis Handbook
Ages 13+A printable PDF explaining 8 common errors in data analysis with real-world examples. Recommended for teens and adults.
What happens after purchase?
You’ll receive an email with an access link. You can also get to your resources by logging in to the site with the email address you used at checkout.
After clicking the link or logging in, click the icon in the upper-right corner to access your resources or to start adding teachers.
Do admins get access to the resources?
Yes. The person who purchases the For Schools plan gets full access to all included courses and teaching materials, and this does not count toward the 5-teacher limit.
What equipment is required?
For the online courses, students ideally need their own devices (laptops or tablets) and headphones for independent, self-paced work.
If students don’t have individual devices, you can project the course on a large screen and complete it together as a class.
For the PDF worksheets and lesson plans, you don’t need any special equipment—just a printer to make copies and a whiteboard/chalkboard.
Do teachers get access to the courses for their own use?
Yes. In addition to creating classrooms and adding students, teachers can take the online courses themselves.
Can we change the number of teachers later?
Yes. You can adjust the number of teachers when your subscription renews or by contacting support.
Can I get a purchase order/invoice?
Yes. Click "Request Invoice" under the plan of your choice.
Do students need accounts or email addresses?
No. Students join a classroom with a class code.
What format are the worksheets and lesson plans?
The worksheets, lesson plans, and handbooks are PDFs you can print. The Media Literacy Lessons also contain PDF slides for presentations.
Can I assign different courses to specific classes?
Yes. You can create multiple classrooms and choose which course(s) each classroom uses.
Can teachers share access with other teachers?
No. Teacher accounts may not be shared.
If you need access for more teachers, choose the For Schools plan (up to 5 teachers) or contact us for a Custom plan.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time by clicking "Manage Subscription." Access continues until the end of your current billing period.
Are Critikid’s resources based on evidence-based teaching practices?
Critikid’s resources are research-informed, though the courses have not been formally studied for outcomes. They are designed using evidence-based educational principles, such as teaching through stories and exposing students to misinformation in a safe, controlled environment.
I have a question that isn’t answered here.
I'll be happy to answer it. Email me at stephanie@critikid.com or just click the "Feedback" button on the site.