Critical Thinking Through Art
Does your child give up too easily when facing challenges, or rush into things without considering the consequences?
Engaging with art and museum paintings encourages deeper analysis, interpretation, and patience, helping children develop critical thinking, improve problem-solving skills, and make informed decisions.
For Ages 9-18, with Sessions Available for Seniors
What is Artful thinking?
The program focuses on looking at art rather than making art. It is a research-based approach to teaching thinking dispositions, steamed from Project Zero at Harvard’s graduation schools of education.
- In artful thinking we can have fun while learning.
- Approach to problem -solving
- Uses imagination and intuition
- Builds Connections
- Develops communication
- Generate new ideas,
- Explore different perspectives
Critical thinking through art! We use simple, Harvard-based strategies with paintings to inspire creativity, reasoning & deeper learning.
Why Critical Thinking Matters
For Parents:
- Do you want your child to combine learning with fun?
- Are you concerned that in this age of information, your child may struggle to differentiate or may have poor decision-making skills?
- Does your child hesitate to speak up in class?
- Do they have difficulty asking insightful questions?
For Schools & NGOs:
- Are you looking to improve students’ decision-making skills?
- Would you like to offer a fun-filled workshop that also promotes learning?
- Do you want your community to embrace a curious approach to life?
- Would you like to encourage a solution-focused mindset among the youth?
Why Use Art to Teach Thinking?
- It’s complex and open to many interpretations.
- It encourages observation, discussion, and problem-solving.
- It helps students connect ideas and see the bigger picture by focusing on details.
- Paintings aren’t just beautiful—they’re also a great way to explore important skills.
No art experience? No problem!
You don’t need an art background or even museum access to enjoy these sessions. All you need is a willingness to try new things and discover the power of paintings.
What these Sessions Will Cover
- Observing and Describing
- Reasoning with evidence
- Questioning and Investigating
- Comparing and Connecting Exploring viewpoints
- Finding Complexities.
Key Benefits
By the end of these sessions you will…
- Enhance their observation and reasoning skills.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Learn to find connections, think creatively, and collaborate effectively.
- Master simple, easy-to-learn strategies.
- Engage with open-ended questions that encourage deeper thinking.
- Apply these techniques frequently in various situations, making them a habit.
- Cultivate curiosity and a habit of thoughtful inquiry.
- Express their thoughts more clearly and confidently.
- Learn to see the bigger picture when approaching problems.
How Our Sessions Work
Custom Learning
- Tailored for You: All schedules are finalized based on mutual agreement, ensuring they fit your needs.
- Engaging Format: Activities, examples, and exercises designed to keep teens interested and motivated.
- 1:1 or Group Sessions
Sessions will be tailored according to age group and can be conducted in groups or one-on-one. Participants will be shown a piece of art, and the instructor will guide them through fun exercises designed to enhance their critical thinking skills.
Flexible Duration
- For individuals: 5 sessions
- For schools: opt for a 1-3 days workshop, with 2-3 hours of learning each day or single day learning with a break.
- For NGOs and Senior Care Homes: 1-2 days or more flexible workshop with mutually decided schedule.
Timings and scheduling are flexible and will be determined based on mutual agreement.
Sessions Format
- Online Sessions: Available across locations for easy access.
- Offline Workshops: Currently available only in Goa.
Engaging Format
Activities, examples, and exercises are designed to keep children interested and motivated.
