Mind Maps, fun and learn

WBT is always bringing up critical thinking and that includes also creative thinking. Mind maps is a tool to help build up critical thinking. 

I know, many times we just can´t find the time to make Mind Maps but....

             Please make them part of your teaching.

Because for children taking notes becomes fun to do and when making them, children come up with new ideas, plan projects and think creatively.

Just have a look at this one.

As you can see, it starts with a central idea, around which the secondary ideas are added giving out an overall sence.

The use of curve lines is more brain-friendly, and the use of different colors, help fix attention and make comprehension easier to remember.

All kids love coloring, so take advantage to this and start using mind maps  to make learning easier and why not, fun!!
Here you can see what my kiddos (3rd and 4th grade) have done.