Are kids' ideas as important as adults' ideas?

5^th and 4^th grade recently did a thinking routine (a combination of Circle of Viewpoints, Tug of War, and Chalk Talk), which required them to consider multiple viewpoints, practice empathy, and generate questions and opinions centered on a provocative phrase.

“Kids’ ideas are not as important as adults' ideas.”

Students then gathered as a large group to collaboratively discuss and debate the statement. This discussion of the power of kids’ ideas, the recipe for important ideas, and the practice of empathy will guide students as they move into the “ideate” stage of design thinking.

Check out what they said, then ask a question or share your opinion!

The documentation of this conversation is currently being displayed in the hallway along with quotes from 4th graders and laminated speech bubbles for students, staff, and parents to ask questions or share their opinions!