Manson Elementary School

Habits of Mind

THINKING CURRICULUM

Thinking Skills

Observing

Comparing/Contrasting

Classifying

Sequencing

Finding Patterns

Predicting

Goal Setting

(K-2)

Fact and Opinion

Inferring

Finding Evidence

Main Idea

Summarize

Problem Solving

(3-4)

Point of View

Synthesis

Detecting Bias

Cause and Effect

Analysis

Evaluation

Decision Making

(5-6)

Thinking Behaviors

Metacognition

Thinking about thinking

Attending

Focusing on the task

Connections

Applying past knowledge to new situations

Questioning

Questioning and posing problems

Clarity

Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision

Flexibility

Thinking flexibly

Empathy

Listening with understanding and empathy

Persistence

Persisting

Self-Control

Managing impulsivity

Creativity

Creating, imagining, innovating

Risk-Taking

Taking responsible risks

Accuracy

Striving for accuracy and precision

Observing

Gathering data through all the senses

Team Work

Thinking interdependently

Enthusiasm

Responding with wonderment and awe

Lifelong Learning

Remaining open to continuous learning

Humor

Finding humor