This book is a true gift for parents and children, shining a light on thoughtful pedagogy in an unprecedented and uncertain time. In a world where information is easily accessible and constantly changing Dr. Wassermann creates numerous opportunities for children to develop the strengths and skills for independent thought, creativity, and problem solving. Highlighting the need for flexible thinkers in a complex world, Opening Minds includes an enormous arsenal of practical ideas, easily managed at home and backed by the authors years of research and experience. Guided by parental facilitation, children of all ages and varying interests will be introduced to wildly diverse activities designed specifically to promote critical thought. Any parent or guardian looking to support a childs education and intellectual growth will find Opening Minds an invaluable resource! -- Tami McDiarmid, teacher/faculty associate, Simon Fraser University Opening Minds reflects Dr. Selma Wassermanns years of experience teaching students of all ages. In these challenging times, families are trying to support their childrens learning. There are limited options available, print or digital workbooks provide fill in the blank content. Both occupy students without engaging their minds. Opening Minds provides parents with both the theoretical why and the practical how. Dr. Wassermanns thinking activities create opportunities for students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to negotiate their world. Opening Minds questions and responses gave me the confidence to teach beyond the workbook. My grandchildren were particularly engaged by the comparison activities. They were focussed, intrigued. Their eyes lit up. And they wanted more. -- Linda Hoff, videographer, Simon Fraser University, grandmother When I read this book I got really excited about the prospect of helping my grandchildren learn while they are in online-school at home. Helping them with math, English, or social studies is one thing. But using the techniques and exercises in this book I will get to see how their minds work and how they think (or dont). And over time I will get to see their minds develop as they advance their critical thinking skills. To me, it's that's more interesting and rewarding its exciting than to see them moving to the next math workbook. -- Stan Feder, grandfather of 3
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