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Thinking & Creativity for Ages 6-7

 

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Power play helps kids feel in control of their world.
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Total Recall
Help your child learn more efficiently by understanding how his memory works.
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Children are naturally curious about the world, and their powers of observation grow right along with them.

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Use these tips to encourage your child’s critical thinking skills.
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Find out if your child is gifted even if he's not an academic superstar.
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What teachers know about using multiple intelligences to help children learn.
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by Ellen Church
Kindergartners begin to recognize and become aware of time.

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How Creativity Blooms in 6-7 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Children in this age group tend to show a decline in creative thinking. Learn why, and what you can do to encourage creativity.
When Good Kids Play the Bad Guy
Power play helps kids feel in control of their world.
3 Steps from Scribbling to Spelling
How art and writing develops, age by age.
The Benefits of Board Games
Playing games with your kids is a perfect way to spend time together — and build learning skills at the same time.

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