Critical Thinking Resources For 5 to 7 yo
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Emotional Intelligence
Learn to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions. Designed by child psychologist Ronald Crouch, Ph.D. Recommended for ages 5 to 8.
Worksheets and Lesson Plans
Elementary School Worksheets and Lesson Plans
These lesson plans and worksheets teach students in grades 2-5 about superstitions, different perspectives, facts and opinions, the false dilemma fallacy, and probability.
Milo's Mind - The Book
Milo’s mind is full of BELIEFS—but not all of them are true. Luckily, he has a helpful guide: RATIONALITY, a detective who helps him ask questions and search for evidence.
In this picture book for kids ages 6-9, young readers will discover how critical thinking, curiosity, and the courage to rethink what you believe can turn you into a real-life superhero.
Critical Thinking Books
Puzzle Books
This book series by Barry R. Clarke features a mix of logic puzzles, lateral thinking challenges, and mathematical brainteasers, often presented with a humorous or whimsical twist. These puzzles require critical thinking skills like breaking problems into smaller parts, questioning assumptions, and thinking creatively.
Milo's Mind
Milo's mind is full of beliefs—but not all of them are true. Luckily, he has a helpful guide: rationality, a detective who helps him ask questions and search for evidence. In this picture book by Stephanie Simoes, young readers will discover how critical thinking, curiosity, and the courage to rethink what you believe can turn you into a real-life superhero. For ages 6 and up.
Pixel's Books
Child psychologist Dr. Ronald Crouch and his eleven-year-old son, Denali, created the Pixel's Big Books series to help little kids deal with big feelings. The website has free videos for each section of the books!
Media Literacy Sites
Cyber Sprinters
This fun and free game made by the National Cyber Security Office (UK) teaches 7-11-year olds how to make smart decisions about staying secure online. It can be played on phone, tablet or desktop.
Interland
In this action-packed game made by Be Internet Awesome, kids learn about online safety through four different games:
- Kind Kingdom: Spread kindness and stop The Hater’s negativity from taking over
- Mindful Mountain: Share with care and avoid the Imposters trying to steal your info
- Reality River: Cast your line and protect the river from phish-y scams
- Tower of Treasure: Defend the tower from hackers by using powerful security tools
Media Masters Rock
Media Masters Rock is a free online resource for kids (grades K-8th) to help them be better 21st century digital media citizens. Ed-videos, posters, study guides, lyric videos, and more are all FREE. Created by PBS TV Star - Steve Trash. He's licensed all the materials through Creative Commons, so everything can be copied and shared.