Unlock the power of active learning with our set of 14 Visible Thinking Routines! This comprehensive pack is designed to promote, support, and scaffold critical and creative thinking skills in students, transforming the learning process into a more engaging and rewarding experience. Included are posters and graphic organizers for each thinking routine. Ideal for any grade!
 
Each routine in the set serves as a strategic approach, encouraging students to examine their thinking, develop a deeper understanding of the subject, and foster self-directed learning. These resources can be employed across a wide array of educational settings, subjects, and age groups, making them an essential tool for educators and students alike.
 
Key Features:
14 Thinking Routine Posters: Each poster is dedicated to a specific thinking routine, designed to visually guide students through the thinking process.
Graphic Organizers: Included for each routine, these organizers help students structure their thoughts and apply the routines in various contexts.
Easy to Print: All materials are formatted for easy printing, ensuring you can quickly prepare these resources for classroom use.
Student-Friendly Language: Each routine and organizer uses clear, simple language tailored for student understanding, making complex concepts accessible.
 
Here's what's included in the pack:
Iceberg Thinking: Delve beneath the surface and explore the hidden aspects of an idea, just like the unseen part of an iceberg.
I Remember, I Hope, I Imagine: Encourage reflection on past experiences, future aspirations, and creative ideation.
5 Senses: Stimulate sensory exploration to enrich understanding and observation skills.
I See, I Think, I Wonder: Develop inferential thinking, curiosity, and exploration.
Mind Mapping: Foster associative thinking, visual learning, and organization of thoughts.
De'Bono's Thinking Hats: Encourage multifaceted thinking and perspective-taking by exploring ideas from six different viewpoints.
Positive, Negative, Interesting: Promote evaluative thinking and constructive criticism.
From Another Perspective: Cultivate empathy and broaden horizons by seeing things from different perspectives.
I Used to Think... Now I Think...: Encourage self-reflection and the ability to acknowledge growth and change in thought processes.
Compass Points: Enhance decision-making skills by exploring the North, South, East, and West of an idea (i.e., its advantages, drawbacks, speculations, and essential points).
Headlines: Nurture summarizing skills and capture the essence of a concept, like creating a newspaper headline.
Zoom In: Encourage detailed observation and exploration.
Question Starts: Spark curiosity and enhance questioning skills.
Think, Puzzle, Explore: Foster curiosity, problem-solving, and explorative learning.
 
These resources are not just posters, but catalysts for transformational learning experiences. The Visible Thinking Routines Toolkit will not only enhance your classroom environment but also help cultivate a community of enthusiastic, curious, and reflective learners. Invest in this toolkit today to inspire, engage, and empower the learners of tomorrow.