Thinking Maps
This week we talked about Thinking Maps. Thinking Maps are eight different diagram types that use common language for thinking strategies. You can read more about Thinking Maps here
htmlTypes of Thinking Maps
I personally will enjoy doing lessons with Thinking Maps. I am a visual learner and I think that these will help engage students and also help work together. As an early childhood SPED teacher I plan to use Thinking Maps with pictures and simple words.
Pinterest is a blessing to teachers (thank you technology!) and I've enjoyed looking at ideas for thinking Maps for preschoolers. We do a lot of references to our theme (usually a book) in our larger group, small group and snack time. At small group we've done simple sequences and I never knew that was a Thinking map until now! We've also used tree maps to distinguish our feelings or what types of apples we like or even what shoes we are wearing (Thanks to Pete the Cat!)
Personally, I use Thinking Maps when I journal (although I didn't do that what they were called at the time). I love stemming off one thought to the next and building upon that and they also get me out of my comfort zone and I'm able to be creative with writing!
htmlTypes of Thinking Maps
I personally will enjoy doing lessons with Thinking Maps. I am a visual learner and I think that these will help engage students and also help work together. As an early childhood SPED teacher I plan to use Thinking Maps with pictures and simple words.
Pinterest is a blessing to teachers (thank you technology!) and I've enjoyed looking at ideas for thinking Maps for preschoolers. We do a lot of references to our theme (usually a book) in our larger group, small group and snack time. At small group we've done simple sequences and I never knew that was a Thinking map until now! We've also used tree maps to distinguish our feelings or what types of apples we like or even what shoes we are wearing (Thanks to Pete the Cat!)
Personally, I use Thinking Maps when I journal (although I didn't do that what they were called at the time). I love stemming off one thought to the next and building upon that and they also get me out of my comfort zone and I'm able to be creative with writing!
Great post. i like that you share your real world experience with the maps and how you used them. its also cool that you used them without really knowing. that shows how fundamentally useful they are to teachers.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post. Tiff I believe that being a visual learner, helps with hands on and understanding the concept at a greater level.
ReplyDeleteFor Teachers that implement the Thinking Maps, it gives us another set of tools to meet the needs for all our Students.