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Imagine a group of young children in the classroom. One of them, Sara, raises her hand and excitedly asks, \u201cWhy does the sky change color at sunset?\u201d Instead of giving her an immediate answer, the teacher smiles and responds, \u201cWhat do you think? What could we investigate to discover it together?\u201d
This simple question sparks the children\u2019s curiosity. They begin sharing ideas, searching for answers, and connecting what they already know with what they want to learn. <\/p>\n
At Harmony School, as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, we help children develop essential skills from an early age, such as critical thinking and clear communication. These skills are not only valuable for their future professional lives, but also for solving problems, making decisions, and collaborating with others in an increasingly interconnected world. <\/p>\n
Critical thinking is key for children to analyze situations, make decisions, and find solutions to challenges. At Harmony School, we work from an early age with strategies such as the inquiry cycle and visible thinking routines, which help children reflect on what they think and how they express their ideas. <\/p>\n
They are activities created to help children organize and communicate their ideas in simple and meaningful ways. For example: <\/p>\n
\u201cI See, I Think, I Wonder\u201d
Children observe something\u2014such as an image or an object\u2014reflect on what they believe, and ask questions that spark their curiosity.<\/p>\n
\u201cConnect, Extend, Challenge\u201d
This routine helps children connect what they already know with new ideas, explore different perspectives, and question their own assumptions. These routines not only support better thinking, but also encourage creativity and reinforce the idea that learning is an ongoing process. <\/p>\n
Through these strategies, Harmony School prepares children to become reflective thinkers and effective communicators\u2014key attributes of the IB Learner Profile. They learn to open their minds to new ideas and to engage in lifelong learning. <\/p>\n
At Harmony School, critical thinking is not something children memorize; it is a skill they develop every day through reflection, curiosity, and teamwork. With these tools, we help them grow into responsible global citizens, ready to face future challenges with confidence and creativity. <\/p>\n
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Malena Monroy<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Imagine a group of young children in the classroom. One of them, Sara, raises her hand and excitedly asks, \u201cWhy does the sky change color at sunset?\u201d Instead of giving her an immediate answer, the teacher smiles and responds, \u201cWhat do you think? What could we investigate to discover it together?\u201dThis simple question sparks the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":244692,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-244693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-early-years"],"yoast_head":"\n