I'm beginning to see the importance of teaching kids logic

[Peggy in Ks]

and 2 of my dc need to learn it! I noticed it when we were doing math the other day. The are 6 grade girls and a bit behind in all subjects.
What would be a fun reasoning program to use with them.
Thanks
Peggy

[Beth in Central TX]

I started off using the Mindbenders A & B CDs by the Critical Thinking Co. and the The Thinking Toolbox by Nathaniel Bluedorn in 5th grade. In 6th grade, we moved to the Mindbenders C & D CDs and The Fallacy Dectective. This combination and progression worked out well for us. It has been a great introduction to Logic, but not too overwhelming.

[cajun.classical]

Beth,

I'm planning on using the Fallacy Detective with my (next year) 6th grader. Do you recommend going through The Thinking Toolbox first? Thanks.

[King Alfred Academy]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but
if you want to try word benders for free, you can download a free ebook from this link...

http://www.thehomeschoolmagazine.com/freebiedirectory/index.html

You'll have to scroll down to the Critical Thinking one.

[Melissa in CA]

Beth,

I'm planning on using the Fallacy Detective with my (next year) 6th grader. Do you recommend going through The Thinking Toolbox first? Thanks.
I'm not Beth, but I do own both books. I personally think The Teaching Toobox would be better suited for 5th/6th and the other for 7th and above. The Thinking Toolbox does not list ages, but The Fallacy Detective lists for ages 13 through adult.

Hope that helps some.

[cajun.classical]

Thank you. That does help.

[Melissa in CA]

I'm not Beth, but I do own both books. I personally think The Teaching Toobox would be better suited for 5th/6th and the other for 7th and above. The Thinking Toolbox does not list ages, but The Fallacy Detective lists for ages 13 through adult.

Hope that helps some.

OK, I just found in my The Thinking Toolbox book that it, too, was written for ages 13 to adult (hidden in the opening pages). I will stick to my first post though...I think "Toolbox" is easier to use/understand than "fallacy" and would be better suited for a 6th grader (we used both for high school). Perhaps waiting till 7th to begin either book would be best. Probably depends on the child though. :D