Article: Teaching Preschoolers to Think Optimistically

After reading the article, “How to Plan and Reflect Children’s Critical Thinking Skills” click link http://www.naeyc.org/files/tyc/file/TYC_V4N1_Optimism.pdf  reflect on your thoughts and how you would implement listed ideas in your classroom.  As part of your reflection, cite which Standard(s) 1-5 and element(s) using NC Teaching Evaluation Process booklet and/or Resource Manual for Administrators and Principals Supervising and Evaluating Teachers of Young Children.  Also, relate to NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development to domain, goal and developmental indicator.

Here are some photos taken during observations that relate to “critical thinking  skills” from the learning environment.