{"id":16711,"date":"2024-01-12T17:52:54","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T12:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.toddleapp.com\/?post_type=resource_post&#038;p=16711"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:42:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:12:21","slug":"using-visible-thinking-routines-in-early-years","status":"publish","type":"resource_post","link":"https:\/\/www.toddleapp.com\/learn\/resource-post\/using-visible-thinking-routines-in-early-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Visible Thinking Routines in Early Years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Prepare to venture into the intricate workings of young minds! Through this resource, we invite you to dive into the transformative realm of Visible Thinking Routines, a powerful approach that can enrich your teaching toolkit. These routines offer a valuable pathway to foster critical thinking and ignite cognitive development in your early childhood classrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">But what makes our resource stand out? It&#8217;s the careful consideration of developmental readiness, language challenges, and the unique needs of each student that sets the stage for success. We believe in inclusivity and making these routines accessible to every young learner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As you embark on this journey with us, you&#8217;ll discover how the profound insights of Vygotsky&#8217;s social learning theories provide a rock-solid foundation for understanding the immense potential of Visible Thinking Routines. 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