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* Critical Thinking Exercises Through Puzzles and Games

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Ages 9-13
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In this ongoing class, young minds with the excitement of strategic puzzle games! This class combines enjoyment with cognitive growth, problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and intellectual enrichment.
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4.9
Number of reviews:
(636 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
2-6 learners per class
40 min

What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
There is no homework, however sometimes practice puzzles might be provided at the end of each class. Solving them is optional.

Class Experience

Logic puzzle games make a significant contribution to children's cognitive growth, fostering their problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning and critical thinking skills – essential attributes that enable them to navigate complex academic tasks and life challenges with greater ease.

This class is created for students who embrace challenges and have an affinity for puzzles. Regardless of whether your child is a seasoned puzzle solver or a budding enthusiast, they will find this course intellectually stimulating and rewarding. It is also an ideal fit for gifted children, providing them with an opportunity to refine their critical thinking skills while enjoying interactive sessions with like-minded peers.

Each week, we will delve into the rules and strategies of a new puzzle game, allowing students to apply their learning by working independently on sample puzzles with real-time guidance as needed. Additionally, we will reinforce concepts through engaging mini games. Interactive platforms like Nearpod and Google Jamboard will be used to facilitate collaborative problem-solving. The puzzle sequence will repeat after 14 weeks, ensuring continuous engagement and learning opportunities for all students.

We are going to cover these puzzles:

Week of June 17: Star Battle
Week of June 24: Minesweeper 
Week of July 1: Jigsaw Sudoku
Week of July 8: Aquarium 
Week of July 15: Skyscraper 
Week of July 22: Snake 
Week of July 29: Crypto
Week of August 5: Numberlink
Week of August 12: Picture Cross
Week of August 19: Classic Sudoku
Week of August 26: Easy as ABC
Week of Sept 2: Battleship
Week of Sept 9: Different Neighbors
Week of Sept 16: Sumdoku

Learning Goals

Develop and strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and logical reasoning while practicing time management, perseverance and resilience.

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses: Nearpod Google Jamboard

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
Maya is a seasoned educator who believes in the power of play and critical thinking!

With a career that began in 2014, she has a wealth of experience in fostering growth in children aged 4-18.

Having worked in classroom settings at elementary schools, and specialized in one-on-one and group sessions, Maya understands the nuances of individual learning styles. She is certified in early childhood development and as a strategic puzzle games trainer. 

Maya is equipped with the skills to help your child grow while having fun

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