The Children's Guide Companion DVD was created from the Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking for Children. The book is read aloud while the key ideas and concepts are displayed. An engaging set of backdrops keeps this video entertaining while teaching fairly deep concepts in clear way. Running time: 23 minutes This 5 chapter video (web resolution version) is available for review in its entirety below.
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Review:
The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking for Children is a small booklet that introduces young (K-6) children to the basic concepts of critical thinking. Using three generalized characterizations of kinds of thinkers, the booklet includes such topics as intellectual standards of thinking, inferences, and assumptions. The information is provided in clear, simple language with black-and-white illustrations.
The Companion DVD contains a brief introduction and three segments, each approximately five minutes long: "Standards of Thinking" explains such guidelines as "Be clear" and "Be logical." "The Parts of Thinking" includes components such as questions and assumptions. "Intellectual Virtues" discusses such qualities as integrity and perseverance.
In the spirit of "Fairminded Fran," I must say that I think the information provided in these materials is worthwhile, well organized, and visually appealing. Training our minds toward intellectual rigor is a worthwhile endeavor.
Product review by Nancy Casari Dayton, The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, LLC, December 2009
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