{"product_id":"brilliant-activities-to-stimulate-creative-thinking-stretch-gifted-and-talented-children-and-everyone-else-in-primary-schools-9781783170210","title":"Brilliant Activities to Stimulate Creative Thinking: Stretch Gifted and Talented Children - And Everyone Else - In Primary Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrilliant Activities to Stimulate Creative Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ehas over 150 entertaining, open-ended challenges that will provide mental stimulation for all children, not just gifted and talented children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe creative, challenging activities develop mental agility and the ability to 'think outside the box', developing pupils' higher level thinking skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren's overall confidence and self-esteem will increase as they work through these challenges where there are no correct answers and any input is valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 10-15 minute activities can be used first thing in the morning to fire-up your class, to engage fast finishers, or for homework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the activities require minimal preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese activities are most definitely not for everyone. If you are the sort of person who likes a straightforward 'yes-and-no, ' question, then perhaps you should read no further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Activities to Stimulate Creative Thinking\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers something a bit special; a fun cerebral workout that reaches parts of the brain that ordinary everyday considerations generally do not. It provides a wealth of varied and thought-provoking activities that encourage the reader to contemplate the gaps between the familiar. By entertaining new possibilities and exploring alternative perspectives, children enjoy expressing the riches of their imagination. Brain Trainers are designed to help children reach their Personal Best, and exercise their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book consists of five broadly overlapping 'workouts': \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick draw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovers and shakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and make\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken and egg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach workout contains a wide variety of exercises that stimulate readers to think creatively and encourages children to explore different ways of expressing new ideas more clearly. Those familiar with Bloom's Taxonomy will recognise that Brain Trainers facilitates the three higher order levels of thinking skills: analysis, synthesis and evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Will Hussey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brilliant Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.69h x 8.27w x 0.22d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781783170210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Will Hussey \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48397130629277,"sku":"9781783170210","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_8f69a9a3-7261-4e41-82ef-313b6d41311c.jpg?v=1781073889","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/brilliant-activities-to-stimulate-creative-thinking-stretch-gifted-and-talented-children-and-everyone-else-in-primary-schools-9781783170210","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}