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Project for Home: Thinking Bag
Activity 1: Object Based Approach
Invite the children and parents to discover and explore all the objects inside the bag. Use
questions from the thinking keys to enrich your discussion. After exploration and discussion,
invite them to give a title to the bag.
Materials:
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From Ecuador …
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Objects
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Pictures
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Books
Sharpie marker
Tips:
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Let your children do their own writing
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Respond with awe and amusement
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Work at their own pace; do not rush them or make them feel as this was homework
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Have fun!
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Validate their thoughts, ideas, and questions
Thinking tool: Headline Routine – Thinking Keys
Hypothalamus time! Share with your child the importance of letting the brain rest. Share how
brain works so hard while thinking. Share the thinking tool you just used and celebrate their
processes and accomplishments!