It’s been a year since I launched Thriving Little Thinkers! Since then we’ve published 14 posts, had thousands of page views, hundreds of email subscribers, and hosted two giveaways. Thank you for joining me on this adventure!
This list includes posts with the most page views in 2023 on Thriving Little Thinkers. I was honestly surprised at the #1 post and I’m excited to share more content like it in the coming year. If you have specific questions or topics about raising thinkers that you’d like to see on the blog in 2024, please comment on this post or email [email protected].
- 5 Ways LEGO® Bricks Promote Learning
- ChatGPT: A Practical Guide for Curious Parents
- Modeling: How to Shape Brains and Behavior for Better
- Thinking Skills to Help Your Child Thrive in the Era of ChatGPT
- Homeschool in Under 1 Hour: Brain-Friendly Kindergarten Curriculum Picks
#1
5 Ways LEGO® Bricks Promote Learning
I had no idea how much y’all love LEGOs! This post ranked first in pageviews for 2024, with almost double the views of #2.
This post explains how LEGO® bricks are a high impact and high value educational toy so that parents or grandparents aiming for play-based learning can invest in quality tools. Not just toys–tools to help them grow and learn to think.
# 2
ChatGPT: A Practical Guide for Curious Parents
Open AI released chatGPT in November 2022 and the education world responded in force, both with excitement and with deep concern. 2023 could easily be labeled the year AI disrupted…frankly every market it has touched.
This post encourages parents to approach AI with both curiosity and caution, to determine how to best leverage these tools AND how to train our children to do so. It’s the first in a two part series on chatGPT, the second being #4 of the top posts this year.
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# 3
Modeling: How to Shape Brains and Behavior for Better
Every evidence-based parenting book I’ve read mentions modeling. But is it really as simple as “monkey see, monkey do?” And can it be used for more than just behavior modification? Can you use modeling to shape thinking processes? Mindset? What about modeling values?
This post explains the concept of modeling, the underlying brain research behind it, and empowers parents to be agents of change. As Charles Spurgeon once said: “Train up a child in the way he should go–but be sure you go that way yourself.”
#4
Thinking Skills to Help Your Child Thrive in the Era of ChatGPT
In light of AI’s impact on education, what thinking skills are essential now, more than ever? How do we teach our children those skills?
This post debunks the argument that thinking skills are obsolete and encourages parents to build up cognitive skills that are even more necessary in this digital, evolving world.
Put critical thinking skills into practice right away by grabbing the FREE STUDENT WORKBOOK: Smart Kids Chat Smarter that walks you the C.R.A.A.P. test for evaluating ChatGPT output!
#5
Homeschool in Under 1 Hour: Brain-Friendly Kindergarten Curriculum Picks
There are a million ways for parents to invest in their child’s education. We have chosen to homeschool our Kindergartener this year with specific brain-friendly curriculum and an everyday learning lifestyle for the entire family.
Whether you are homeschooling, public schooling, private schooling, or something in between, this post provides ideas for a lifestyle of learning and plenty of resources to explore.
There you have it! The top 5 posts of Thriving Little Thinkers for 2023. I pray that when you come to thrivinglittlethinkers.com you receive practical help and inspiration for raising little thinkers. Don’t forget to subscribe!
Cheering you on,
