Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition) PDF File
Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques by Michalko consists of 8 pages of quick-start tips and guidelines on the best way to apply creative thinking techniques. As one of the most popular self-help books for kids, this book contains a ton of helpful, useful information that kids can easily apply in their daily lives. In addition, it features a number of innovative concepts like the "Erickson circle," which helps kids explore and test their own creativity by allowing them to draw an object in just one eye (with the other being closed), and "creative thinking" that creates a world of possibilities for kids, regardless of abilities or developmental stage.
With over 250 illustrations, this book includes everything from building blocks to pretend play toys and games to activities and games that all children can enjoy. The book also includes some very useful ideas on how to apply your creative thinking skills in everyday situations. Each page includes a list of some fun ideas that kids can try. And because Thinkertoys can be played with in just one hand, this book is an ideal gift for young parents who want to give their children a head start when it comes to learning basic concepts and using new technologies.
With valuable information on how to apply creative skills and simple step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy for kids to develop their own ideas by making use of different objects and playing with various sets of rules. For example, by making use of Lego to create a tower, young children will be able to come up with interesting new ideas for coming up with a variety of structures. In addition, by using a variety of different colors and shapes, they can make a rainbow or any other colorful combination that they can further transform into objects for other projects. These are just a few of the exciting things that parents and teachers can get from this book.