Let’s Think! is a series of three books that encourages children at all levels of the primary school to think of new ideas and ways of doing things, to think outside the square, to look at the world they live in through new eyes, and to ask “Why?” or “Why Not”? Each book focuses on developing different thinking skills, (e.g., questioning, reasoning, problem-solving), but the activities across the series link together so that teachers can plan entire lessons or units by using activities from all three books.
The Let’s Think! series of books:Ages: 5-12 years
Jacquie Arnold has been teaching at various levels of the primary school for the past 10 years. She became interested in thinking skills while studying for her Master of Education degree at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. During 2001-2002, Jacquie developed and taught a programme for gifted children. She believes that it is important to implement thinking skills strategies in all areas of the curriculum as a way to encourage children to question "Why?", and to think "outside the square".