Jumpstart! Thinking Skills and Problem Solving presents a collection of simple to use, multi-sensory games and activities which will jumpstart students' understanding of problem solving in action. If you are one of the thousands of teachers looking for a range of practical and fun ideas to engage pupils in effective proactive learning, then this is the perfect book for you. Specifically written to help teachers work within the guidelines of the new curriculum, the book will help pupils to explore and learn a wide range of problem solving and independent thinking skills in an atmosphere of fun, mutual support and tolerance. Sections within the book reflect key areas of the new curriculum and offer a treasure trove of ideas for building problem solving and thinking skills into daily teaching. Tried and methods of helping children 'learn how to learn' are provided. Areas covered include: building problem solving confidence, thinking and problem solving in literacy and science, problem solving in philosophy, emotional resourcefulness and life skills. This indispensable, practical book celebrates the joy of critical and independent thinking and will become a vital resource for classroom teacher at Key Stages 2 and 3. Book jacket.

"A David Fulton book."