by Mary Kennedy | Blog, Puzzles
One of the activities we do in my Critical Thinking Builder class is to look at 6 “random” images and make a plan for how to connect all of them…in sort of a string. This can be a story, with a sequence. But primarily, it’s deciding which image to start with and...
by Mary Kennedy | Blog, Puzzles
Engage With Your Teen Here’s a simple way to engage, whether they’re on the other side of the couch or the other side of the state. Save the “The Answer is…” picture, below, to your phone photos. Text it to your teen and ask,...
by Mary Kennedy | Blog, Puzzles
Empower Your Teen A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… For a lot of students (and their parents!), Algebra feels like a journey of a thousand miles! A fascinating connection to that saying is the more ancient proverb: Direct your children...
by Mary Kennedy | Blog, Puzzles
Encourage Your Teen This week, present your teen with this quote: “Don’t compare yourself with others. Just work hard to improve every day and be the best version of yourself that you can be.” -Chris Pratt Discuss whether you agree or disagree…or restate...
by Mary Kennedy | Blog, Puzzles
Engage With Your Teen Today’s puzzle builds critical thinking skills and gives you and your teen a fun, low-pressure way to engage with each other. So much of our conversation with our teens centers around things like… school/grades/homework future...
