The Thinkers Keys

In Room 5 this year we have been practising critical and creative thinking with the Thinkers Keys.  There are 20 keys such as:

• The What If Key - ask virtually any What If question e.g. What if all cars turned into skateboards?
• The Question Key - start with an answer and list 5 questions that give that answer e.g. midnight, seaweed or monkeys.
• The BAR Key - make an item BIGGER, ADD something to it, REPLACE something on it e.g. a skateboard, an umbrella or a freezer.

These Keys help us to think in more inspiring ways, are really challenging, and lots of fun!  Also, each of the keys can be tailored to the current learning in class. 

Recently, we have been using the Christmas Thinkers Keys,  Here is some of our thinking about 'The Reverse Key' - List 10 things you don't want for Christmas: