Description
Book SynopsisAs the director of an innovative school programme designed to help children of all ages become more independent, more critical and more creative in their thinking, C. J. Simister is in demand throughout the UK and internationally as an expert on this subject. She is a Cambridge graduate whose regular and hugely popular workshops for parents are frequently described as excellent', thought provoking', mind blowing'.
Trade Review "If my parents had had this goldmine of a book, I'd be a brighter and happier person. Buy it, read it, and sprinkle your child's life with its wisdom"- Professor Guy Claxton, Co-Director, Centre for Real-World Learning, University of Winchester.
"C.J. Simister's The Bright Stuff provides a really excellent resource for parents looking for imaginative ways to illuminate young minds. Lots of simple, easy things to do with your kids in one handy package. I will be using it with my own children." - Dr Stephen Law, Editor of the Royal Institute of Philosophy's journal: THINK
“Many of those I most admire have few formal qualifications, but do exhibit all the qualities that are the focus of C. J. Simister’s book. As a parent and a risk-taker, I applaud her work.” - Luke Johnson, entrepreneur, columnist and Chairman of Channel 4 and the RSA
Table of ContentsIntroduction
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How to stimulate independent thinking
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How to grow a vivid imagination
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How to be alert and observant
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How to kindle a burning curiosity
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How to develop a ‘let’s find out’ approach
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How to encourage originality and creativity
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How to become innovative and inventive
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How to discover the magic of persistence
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How to take the right sort of risk
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How to learn from failure as well as success
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How to sort sense from nonsense
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How to think flexibly
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How to make wise decisions
- How to enjoy solving problems
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How to have ‘social savvy’
- How to develop initiative and forward thinking
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