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Thinking & Creativity for Ages 8-10

 

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Fostering Creativity in 8-10 Year Olds
by Michelle Anthony, PhD
Parents of an 8- to 10-year-old are working against conformity. Learn how you can teach your child to still value creativity.
Big-Kid Brains
Find out about the pivotal changes that shape the ways 3rd graders think and play.

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Understanding Learning Styles
Does your child prefer words or things? Does she invent stories or stick to the facts? Encourage her unique approach.
Different Learning Styles
Learn what different learning styles your child possesses and how to best nurture them.

Creativity & PlaySee all

Elementary School Artists
Help your child stay creative as he grows.
Tree-Climbing vs. Tea Parties
Find the fascinating reasons behind girls' and boys' different styles of play.
Take the Power Struggle Out of Practicing
Motivate your musician (or athlete or artist) to put in practice time without pouting.
The Joys of Doing Nothing
In a world of instant messages, iPhones, and soccer, allowing kids unstructured time may sound like heresy — but it's the greatest gift of all.

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