Enhance your child's critical thinking skills with our Extra Challenge Worksheets designed for ages 6-9! These engaging and interactive worksheets feature a variety of fun puzzles, problem-solving activities, and cognitive challenges that encourage young learners to think creatively and analytically. Tailored to complement classroom learning, our worksheets help children develop essential skills such as reasoning, decision-making, and creative thinking. Perfect for home or classroom use, they provide an exciting way to boost critical thinking abilities while building confidence and independence. Transform learning into an enjoyable adventure with our thoughtfully designed worksheets that prepare your child for future academic success!


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What Is Checkmate?

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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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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!
What is Checkmate? 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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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!
Check or Checkmate: Part 1 Worksheet
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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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Critical thinking development is essential for children aged 6-9, as it lays the foundation for lifelong learning and problem-solving. At this age, children's cognitive abilities are rapidly expanding, and fostering critical thinking skills equips them to analyze information, make decisions, and understand different perspectives. Parents and teachers should care about enhancing these skills because critical thinking encourages creativity and innovation, allowing children to explore ideas freely and develop new solutions to problems.

Moreover, developing critical thinking abilities promotes independence and resilience. As children learn to assess situations and think logically, they grow more confident in their ability to tackle challenges. This self-assurance is crucial in their educational journey and personal lives. It also helps them navigate the expanding world of information, enabling them to discern credible sources from unreliable ones—a vital skill in today’s digital age.

Engaging students in activities that require assessment, evaluation, and reasoning ignites curiosity and a love for learning. Providing opportunities for discussions, debates, and hands-on projects nurtures an environment where critical thinking flourishes. Ultimately, supporting children's critical thinking development not only benefits them academically but also prepares them to become informed, thoughtful citizens in a complex world.