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At First Book, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to develop the skills they need to thrive—both today and in the future. That’s why we partnered withGeneral Motors (GM)to create theCritical Thinking Skills & Habits series. These resource guides emphasize critical thinking as one of the most essential skills young learners can cultivate, empowering them to evaluate information, ask thoughtful questions, and make evidence-based decisions across a variety of subjects.
TheCritical Thinking Skills & Habits seriesprovides K-12 educators with tips and strategies to help students develop the reasoning and problem-solving skills students need to succeed in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. Across a variety of subjects – from STEAM education to English and Social Studies – this series offers ways for educators to creativity integrate critical thinking into lessons they are already planning in classrooms of all ages.
With creative, engaging tools, this series makes applying critical thinking across subjects accessible and fun, helping students build confidence and curiosity as they navigate the world around them. Building critical thinking skills prepares students for academic success and the modern workforce. These skills empower students to excel in technical education and careers, ensuring tomorrow’s leaders are ready to innovate, collaborate, and thrive.
Critical thinking empowers students to:
Observation and curiosity are the first steps toward deeper thinking. By encouraging students to notice their surroundings and ask thoughtful questions, educators can spark curiosity-driven learning that expands across subjects. Here are three of the many strategies included in these guides to help foster observation and critical thinking:
TheCritical Thinking Skills & Habits seriesis just one way First Book and General Motors are empowering educators and helping kids unlock their potential. Designed to be practical, engaging, and accessible, these resources support educators to inspire young learners in developing the skills they need to thrive.
Explore additionalSTEM Defines Our Futureresources created in partnership with General Motors today and join us in empowering the next generation of thinkers, problem-solvers, and leaders.
Educators can joinFirst Book’s Network— the largest and fastest growing network of individual educators, professionals, and volunteers serving children in need across the United States and Canada — to bring these resources and many more to your classroom or program.
