Unlock the power of critical thinking with our engaging worksheets designed for 9-year-olds! These specially crafted resources help children develop essential problem-solving skills, encourage logical reasoning, and promote analytical thinking through fun and interactive activities. Each worksheet is tailored to challenge young minds with puzzles, scenarios, and thought-provoking questions that foster creativity and independent thinking. Ideal for classroom settings or at-home learning, our critical thinking development worksheets support your child's educational journey, making learning both enjoyable and effective. Equip your child with the tools to think critically and navigate challenges confidently. Explore our collection today and inspire lifelong learning!


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Attacking the King: Discovered Check

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Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet
Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet

Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet

Kids may think inventions are high-tech, but many of the world's most important inventions are ancient! This Kids Academy worksheet helps kids learn about the wheel, clock, tools and candles - inventions that changed the world! Kids will simply review the pictures and trace the dotted lines to the right answers. Great for social studies!
Ancient Inventions and Discoveries Worksheet
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Balanced forces worksheet
Balanced forces worksheet

Balanced Forces Worksheet

Ready for a fun game? This worksheet will balance the forces so your kids can decide who will win their tug of war! With the right number of kids on each side of the rope, the forces will be equal. Help your little ones decide who will prevail in the game. Ready, set, go!
Balanced Forces Worksheet
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Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet
Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet

Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet

Let your child test their chess skills with this easy worksheet. Have them take control of the black pieces and try to put the white king in checkmate. Ask them to draw a line from their chess piece to the white king, showing the move they'll make, then check the correct answer.
Discovered Check: Puzzle 4 Worksheet
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What is Checkmate? Worksheet
What is Checkmate? Worksheet

What is Checkmate? Worksheet

This downloadable PDF worksheet lets your child practice identifying when a king is checkmated and how it looks on a chessboard. Checkmate is the best move and with this colorful worksheet, they'll learn that it means their opponent's king is in check and cannot be saved, so they can win!
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Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet
Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet

Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet

Natural hazards can be lessened with precautions. This free worksheet engages kids with informative text on how engineers protect us and lets them practice reading comprehension by choosing the right option.
Engineering Natural Hazards Worksheet
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Check or Checkmate: Part 2 Worksheet
Check or Checkmate: Part 2 Worksheet

Check or Checkmate: Part 2 Worksheet

Chess is a fun and competitive way for your child to practice strategic thinking, problem-solving and critical reasoning. This free PDF will help them sharpen their skills, by analyzing boards and marking ones where the king can escape check. An invaluable skill when playing on real boards.
Check or Checkmate: Part 2 Worksheet
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Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 5
Adding up to 1000 Without Regrouping: Page 5
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Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet
Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet

Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet

Kids can learn and strengthen problem-solving and strategic thinking skills with this free chess worksheet. They'll have fun as they look at the pair of chessboards and decide which is check and which is checkmate. It's the perfect way to get them playing the game and making checkmates without even realising they're exercising their brains!
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Find Stalemate! Worksheet
Find Stalemate! Worksheet

Find Stalemate! Worksheet

Teach your kids Chess and give them more than a hobby - equip them with critical thinking, rationale and problem-solving skills! This free worksheet helps them understand stalemates by examining various sample boards. By providing visual discernment and the joy of the game, your child's logical skills will soar!
Find Stalemate! Worksheet
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Compare Two Sources Worksheet
Compare Two Sources Worksheet

Compare Two Sources Worksheet

Reading exposes us to new words, spelling, and info about different topics. Kids can practice their reading skills, and learn about bats, with this worksheet. Read the two sources in the picture, then help your kids answer the questions at the bottom.
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Critical thinking development in 9-year-olds is essential for fostering independent thought and understanding the world around them. At this age, children are beginning to form their own opinions and make decisions, which highlights the importance of equipping them with the ability to analyze information, evaluate different perspectives, and solve problems creatively.

Parents and teachers should care about this development because critical thinking skills lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Children who think critically are better equipped to tackle complex subjects, engage in meaningful discussions, and appreciate diverse viewpoints. Moreover, these skills enhance academic performance, as they encourage students to ask questions, seek evidence, and connect varying concepts across disciplines.

Additionally, critical thinking nurtures resilience. When faced with challenges, children who can think critically are more likely to approach problems systematically rather than get overwhelmed. This adaptability is crucial in an ever-evolving world filled with information and differing opinions.

Ultimately, fostering critical thinking supports responsible citizenship. Developing young thinkers who can weigh evidence and engage thoughtfully with societal issues benefits not only the individual child but also their communities and society as a whole. By prioritizing critical thinking, parents and educators can help cultivate a generation of informed and engaged learners.