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It's Never Too Early To Think!

Updated: Apr 12, 2019

With all of the cognitive/neuroscience research coming out over the past few decades, it is now commonly accepted that thought and language (not JUST language) are dynamically developing in a social environment from birth.

 A foundational text is 

“The Scientist in the Crib”... a wonderful read by

Dr. Gopnik, of UC Berkeley, my alma mater.




That is why I love this video clip from the Seattle area. Listen to a pre-K teacher discuss the use of Thinking Maps for literacy development beginning with phonemic awareness.  Her students were having trouble distinguishing between the letters "n" and "m" ... and a Double Bubble Map is the immediately successful tool.


You may also find this link to a chapter I wrote a useful summary of how Thinking Maps® are used from early literacy up through college level for reading comprehension. 

Research on reading comprehension is presented along with specific classroom examples developed by teachers to show how the basics of reading are facilitated along with higher order analysis of texts from across disciplines. (from my previous ASCD book "A Field Guide to Using Visual Tools")



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The Double Bubble Map for distinguishing 'n' and 'm' is a clever way to make phonemic awareness concrete for pre-K learners. This kind of early visual scaffolding can help children grasp abstract concepts, just as breaking down lyrics into song requires clear structure and creativity. Starting young with such thinking tools paves the way for deeper comprehension later.

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Mình có lần lướt đọc mấy trao đổi trên mạng شيخ روحاني thì thấy nhắc nên cũng tò mò mở ra xem thử cho biết. Mình không tìm hiểu sâu جلب الحبيب chỉ xem qua trong thời gian ngắn để quan sát bố cục جلب الحبيب cách sắp xếp شيخ روحاني các mục và trình bày nội شيخ روحاني dung tổng thể. Cảm giác là các phần được trình bày khá gọn, các Berlinintim mục rõ ràng nên đọc lướt cũng không bị rối جلب الحبيب với mình như شيخ روحاني vậy là đủ để nắm tin cơ bản rồi. جلب الحبيب

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"It's never too early to think that resonates so deeply. As a PhD student juggling research and my part-time role at Last-Minute Assignments, I've learned that procrastination isn't laziness; it's fear. Back in undergrad, I'd freeze up, convinced I wasn't smart enough. One desperate night, I begged a friend to edit my assignment, and their gentle feedback changed everything. That moment taught me that early thinking isn't about perfection; it's about starting small, sharing messy drafts, and trusting the process. Growth begins before we feel ready. Thanks for this timely nudge.


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