Chasing Ideas: The Fun of Freeing Your Child's Imagination

"Chasing Ideas" shows parents of children aged 3 to 15 how to encourage them to explore ideas, think, judge, make decisions and communicate effectively and to develop these important life skills to take into adulthood. The author's treasure trove of techniques, tips and activities will help children: let their imagination and natural curiosity reign free and find out about why things happen, how things are and how they might be; fall in love with ideas so that they see and understand more, and think creatively; unlock their minds and their potential to become ingenious thinkers, and open up issues and explore ideas by using the 'Handy Thinking' tools - practical thinking skills that are fun and easy to remember. "Chasing Ideas" will help parents and teachers enrich, broaden and deepen their relationships with children; expand their children's horizons; explore issues, ideas and understanding with children in a delightful way. It will also empower children, and enhance their self-confidence and self-esteem.