Kids use poetry and contemporary art to start thinking about logic and personal expression. They read Sylvia Plath's poem "Metaphor," and critically examine the art of Urs Fischer. After working though a few logic problems they write...

Learners practice their performance, expression, and logical thinking skills by asking questions and speaking in correct tones. They attempt to meet IEP requirements in these areas by presenting murder mystery clues using the appropriate...

After discussing the artistic elements and design process needed to construct the modern sculpture, Lao Tzu, kids get logical. They consider the purposeful use of space in the sculpture, design a modern piece for a specific space at...

In this thinking skills worksheet, learners read three clues to figure out which of three pictures of geometric shapes is the correct one. Students draw an X on each shape that doesn't fit the clues. Learners circle the correct shape....

In this reasoning learning exercise, 2nd graders, after looking over the example, read 3 clues 3 times to find the 3 numbers that make each sum in 3 boxes.

For this number look-alike worksheet, 2nd graders look at the numbers in 2 stars, determine how they are alike and write another number in the middle that belongs to each group of numbers. Students make and fill in 2 additional stars...

In this number sentences learning exercise, 2nd graders look at 4 number sentences and tell a story about each one. Students draw a picture about each of their stories.

For this video viewers worksheet, 3rd graders solve 2 word problems dealing with watching videos, read and analyze 4 clues in order to fill in a chart correctly involving 5 people and the types of videos they watch.

In this patterns worksheet, 3rd graders study and analyze the 6 patterns on the left of the worksheet. Students then look at the pictures on the right and circle the picture that comes next.

An art history detective; I want to be one of those! The class puts their heads together to hone their deductive and critical thinking skills in order to determine which Native American tribe created and used parfleche boxes. They'll use...

In this thinking skills worksheet, students read 3 clues to determine which fruit (from four choices) is the correct one. Students draw an X on each fruit that does not fit the clues and circle the correct fruit. The clues refer to the...

For this completing a chart worksheet, 3rd graders fill in 22 items or category titles to two charts involving animals and fruit. Students choose their answers from a word bank.

In this reasoning worksheet, 3rd graders look over a table with statistics and solve the answers to 5 word problems related to the table about a class track meet.

In this problem solving worksheet, 2nd graders solve 2 word problems and then draw how they solved each problem in the space provided.

Young scholars build and construct unique wood sculptures in order to develop creative-thinking, problem-solving, and fine-motor skills. In this construction lesson, students receive a variety of wooden shapes and use glue or other...

Students examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Students read the book I Think I Forgot Something and...

Students view classical paintings. In this analyzing lesson, students view a Powerpoint of classical paintings and discuss the emotion, colors, and objects they see within the painting. Students list questions they would ask the artist...

You can write some music scores using images rather than musical notation. Kids learn how they can become musical composers by using graphics or images in place of musical notation. An interesting slide-show, but a more interesting...

Cultural discourse can start through a variety of venues. Learners begin to think about how our minds, memories, and identities shape our attitudes toward culture and history. They analyze seven pieces from the Dongducheon art exhibit...

Students listen to everyday sounds that help them develop listening skills. In this early childhood lesson plan, students develop listening and language skills to recreate sounds in the outdoor environment.

Students discover logical deduction by participating in a play.  In this reasoning lesson, students act as characters from a play who's words must be analyzed to see if they are true or not.  Students perform parts of the play...

In this counting objects worksheet, 1st graders use logical thinking to count the various objects in the house. Students write the number count in the chart.

Pupils examine classic propaganda techniques to analyze factors which influence learning and thinking processes influencing formation of public opinion through these lessons.

Learners identify the main ideas in a passage from literature, and in a painting, and justify their conclusions using logic and language arts skills.