CAPTAIN THINKING FOR PARENTS™ — FULL STARTER PACK

WHAT’S INSIDE

Module 1: Building Critical Thinkers at Home

Module 1: Building Critical Thinkers at Home

Parent Guide Modules

5 short, practical modules parents can read in under 10 minutes each.

20 Scenario Cards for Families

Conversation starters for kids aged 5–18.

Printable Worksheets

Big Questions sheet
Family “Spot the Fake” news quiz
Think Before You Click pledge

Module 1: Building Critical Thinkers at Home

Module 1: Building Critical Thinkers at Home

Module 1: Building Critical Thinkers at Home

Why children need questioning skills.

How to encourage curiosity (not arguments).

Sample “5 Whys” method for everyday talk.

Example: Instead of “Because I said so,” model “Let’s check why that might be true.”

Module 2: Spotting Fake News & Online Myths

Module 1: Building Critical Thinkers at Home

Module 2: Spotting Fake News & Online Myths

3 quick ways kids can test stories:
1. Source check
2. Evidence check
3. Ask “Who gains?”

Example: When a TikTok trend claims something wild, pause, ask, search.

Module 3: Talking About Tough Decisions

Module 3: Talking About Tough Decisions

Module 2: Spotting Fake News & Online Myths

Use real dilemmas:
- Peer pressure
- Saying no kindly
- Owning mistakes

“I messed up” moments — make them teaching moments.

Module 4: Everyday Resilience

Module 3: Talking About Tough Decisions

Module 5: Digital Safety at Home

Small ways to teach bounce-back:
- Praise effort, not outcome.
- Celebrate “good fails.”
- Family motto: “Next time, better plan.”

Module 5: Digital Safety at Home

Module 3: Talking About Tough Decisions

Module 5: Digital Safety at Home

Family rules for devices.
Spot risky messages.
Open-door policy: no secrets online.
Family “Think Before You Click” agreement.

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