Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Lollipop Logic


Lollipop Logic: Critical Thinking Activities [Paperback] Unknown Binding – 2005
Author: Visit ‘s Bonnie Risby Page ID: B0083YT4KW

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Unknown BindingPublisher: Prufrock Press (2005)ID: B0083YT4KW Best Sellers Rank: #7,363,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
We didn’t try this book 1 initially; we had bought the newer version which at the time was Book 2 Lollipop Logic, Book 2 (Grades K-2). After we finished book 2, I really wished that the author had created more of these books. I would have preferred one 50-page book for each age group (e.g. K, 1st, 2nd, etc.). The enjoyment and the learning that this book created with a fun environment prompted me to order book 1 right away.

While some mention that book 1 is pretty easy, there are a couple more difficult areas in the book for deduction and critical analysis that I suspect most preK’s and K’s would certainly not get without parents help. I also disagree with the reviews that say this is better suited for preschoolers. I think it is age appropriate for most K and 1st graders, and some 2nd graders. The only area that might be pushing 2nd grade with a challenge is the critical analysis. Sadly, critical analysis was only 3 pages (one problem/page). I would have loved to see 50 pages of these, they were very fun puzzles to try to solve. These critical analysis exercises are at the very end of the book. Please NOTE: I did find an error in the answer section for lesson 51 (detailed later).

Yes, this book 1 was still fun and it kept my son’s attention. Yes, we got through it in only a few sittings. However, it was very similar in structure to book 2, and we preferred Book 2.

The first 8 pages are ordering SEQUENCES (i.e. cubes being stacked, heart puzzle being assembled, fruit being picked from a tree, birds hatching in a nest, pumpkin being carved, snowman being built, glasses being filled, cookies being eaten).
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