Building Critical Thinkers in KG: Hands-On Routines That Boost Curiosity and Independence

1.       Identify what critical thinking looks like in children aged 3–6.
2.       Implement hands-on learning routines that encourage Exploration, Reasoning, and Problem-solving.
3.       Apply age-appropriate questioning strategies to extend children’s thinking.
4.       Promote independence and self-directed learning in daily KG activities.
5.       Integrate thinking routines into multiple areas of the KG curriculum (language, math, science, art).