Flexible Thinking Steps

Angela·

Thinking Skills

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SubjectThinking Skills

Original Prompt

Create a cut-and-color worksheet for stuck and flexible thinking. Include small pictures of a stop sign, a brain, and a choice/checkmark symbol that students can cut out and color. Below these, provide a sequenced row of 3 empty squares where students can paste or glue the colored images in the correct order: Stop, Think, Choose. Add instructions at the top.

This learning resource focuses on developing flexible thinking skills to enhance problem-solving abilities in children. It begins by explaining the concept of 'stuck thinking,' where individuals may feel trapped by a single idea and struggle with frustration or giving up. In contrast, 'flexible thinking' encourages individuals to explore multiple options and select the most effective solution. The resource outlines a three-step process: Stop, Think, and Choose. It provides practical activities such as coloring symbols and gluing them in order, which helps reinforce these steps visually and kinesthetically. Overall, this activity aims to empower children to apply flexible thinking strategies in various situations.