Visible Thinking

Thinking Routines created or inspired by Project Zero

Chalk Talk

A visible thinking routine which provides an opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be seen and heard.

See Think Wonder

A thinking routine for exploring visuals to set the stage for inquiry.

Five Senses Thinking Routines

Variations of the See Think Wonder Routine, to connect to a wider range of senses.

Used to Think Now I Think

A routine for reflecting on how and why our thinking has changed.

Think Pair Share

A collaborative learning strategy where students think individually then share ideas.

Think Puzzle Explore

A routine that activates prior knowledge, generates ideas and curiosity, and sets the stage for deeper inquiry.

Here Now There Then

A routine for considering presentist attitudes and judgements.

Options Explosion

A routine for creative decision making.

What Makes You Say That?

A routine promoting evidential reasoning and understanding of multiple perspectives.