Critical thinking development Extra Challenge Worksheets for Ages 5-7

Unlock your child's potential with our "Critical Thinking Development Extra Challenge Worksheets" tailored for ages 5-7. These engaging activities are designed to sharpen your child's analytical and problem-solving skills while making learning fun. Each worksheet encourages kids to think critically, make connections, and experiment with solutions, enhancing their ability to tackle complex problems. Created by educational experts, our worksheets offer variety and challenge to nurture young minds' growth. Perfect for both classroom and home learning, these printable resources help pave the way for future academic success. Give your little learner the tools they need to excel!


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What Is Checkmate?

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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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Fact or make believe worksheet pdf
Fact or make believe worksheet pdf

Fact or Make Believe Worksheet

This fun and funny worksheet challenges your child to decide if each animal can do the activity listed. Can a camel go sunbathing? Separating fact from fiction can be entertaining! Motivate your child while they complete this PDF worksheet.
Fact or Make Believe 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 in young children is vital as it lays the foundation for their future academic success and everyday problem-solving skills. For ages 5-7, engaging in extra challenges nurtures curiosity, creativity, and the ability to reason.

Parents and teachers should prioritize critical thinking exercises to improve children’s cognitive abilities. These activities enhance their capacity to make connections between ideas, solve problems innovatively, and make informed decisions. For instance, by tackling puzzles or playing strategic games, children learn to analyze situations, weigh options, and anticipate outcomes.

In this early age group, critical thinking also boosts confidence. When children master challenging tasks, they gain a sense of accomplishment and become more willing to tackle new and complex challenges. This self-assurance transcends into other areas of learning and life, encouraging inquisitiveness and a love for learning.

Furthermore, fostering critical thinking weaves valuable life skills such as emotional intelligence and perseverance. As children learn to think critically, they begin to empathize with others’ perspectives and navigate social scenarios more adeptly.

In essence, investing in critical thinking development from a young age equips children with indispensable tools for personal and academic growth, ensuring they’re well-prepared to face future challenges thoughtfully and resourcefully.