The existing five are pretty good, but...
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Posts by Amy Leask
How do we know when we've really understood something? What are the clues?
Ask a kid!
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There are times when we need to be flexible and times when we need to stand firm.
Telling the difference between them can be killer.
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Sad and funny might seem like they're at opposite ends of things, but are they really? Can something be sad and funny at the same time?
A great question to ponder with a curious little thinker! Give it a try!
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The accuracy, the clarity...what wouldn't we give to be able to think the way a dog sniffs?
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What kiddo doesn't enjoy musing about robots?
Here's a cool question to get them started:
Yes. It's quite helpful that way, actually.
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A fancy question to explore with a little thinker!
We endeavour to educate the whole child (or at least, we should). Don't we owe ourselves the same courtesy?
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks...why do we sort our food the way we do?
Fun question to ask a little thinker!
Congratulations! You've been tasked with something really important (and wonderful).
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Ever heard of #MaryWollstonecraft? You and your little thinker should introduce yourselves to this amazing mind! Here's a place to start:
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#WomensHistory
What's a mistake, and how do we know when we've made one?
Better ask a kid!
Do animals tell (or just enjoy) jokes? How would we know if they did?
Ask a kid!
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We're well acquainted with "more", but have we taken a close-up look at "enough" lately?
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Art or just clothes...or both?
Ask a kid!
It started as a chat over coffee and cake, and 20 years later, we're still creating the kind of experiences that invite both teachers and learners to jump in.
Happy 20th birthday, Enable Education, and thank you to everyone who's contributed along the way! What a wonderful adventure this has been!
Can we believe something is real or true if we see it in a picture or a video?
Good one to ask a little thinker!
Remember all the busywork we slogged through at school, when we were younger?
Yeah, it's not going to cut it anymore. Here's why:
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So much about us changes as we grow up. Is our way of thinking part of this?
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How many questions is too many questions? Well, if you're a kid...
How many questions is too many questions?
Ask a kid!
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It feels like it. They’ll need it.
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Ever wondered what aliens think of humans (or what they'd like to know about us)?
Part 1 of "Sophia Gets Wise: Aliens Get Homework Too!" is up!
Watch it with a wee philosopher, and let the thinking begin!
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Busywork was annoying when we were kids. It’s downright disruptive for adults, and not in a good way. Maybe a bit of intentionality would help?
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Kids can tell when someone is pulling a fast one on them, or when someone just doesn't know what they're saying.
So, how should they (or anyone) respond in these situations?
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How do we use our heads when our hearts are pounding? Can thoughts help with big feelings?
Better ask a kid!
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What's so great about your favourite song? Hit pause and think about that. And then ask a kid!
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Nice, kind, or good? Or some combination of the three? Or none at all?
Hmmm...
Better ask a kid!
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