My Favorite Logic Resources

Is it really important to add logic studies in your homeschool from PK-High School?  Yes!

Our children need to know how to think.  With the ability to think, almost any topic at any time can be learned and/or thought about critically.  Christian children who hope to defend their faith in the world absolutely MUST be able to think critically.

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Formal vs. Informal Logic

Most people would argue that a child’s mind isn’t ready for “formal logic” until at least middle school, and I agree.  That doesn’t mean you can’t teach any logic.  Introducing what I call “informal logic” early begins to train the mind to think critically, solve problems, make connections, and understand that deep thinking & perseverance are important attributes.

What’s the difference between the two?

Informal Logic includes analogies, if/then statements, all/no statements, patterning, classification, problem solving activities, mind-stretching games, matrix puzzles and more.

Formal Logic is more about finding fallacies/truths in arguments and defending/debunking arguments.  A healthy dose of informal logic goes a long way in preparing a mind to go deep with formal logic when the time comes.

How To {Easily} Add Logic To Your Schedule

First and foremost, if you start early and make it fun, your children will LOVE logic and beg to do it.  Why?  Puzzlers, board games, card games, hands-on sorting and so much more make up informal logic – what kid wouldn’t love that?  Luckily, there are tons of wonderful (and inexpensive) resources available to you – and they’re super easy to implement.

I’m sharing my top choices to teach logic to various age levels below. Pick one and dive in.  You’ll love it!

PK-2nd Logic Resources

Lollipop Logic: Grades K-2, Book 1Lollipop Logic, Book 2 (Grades K-2)Lollipop Logic, Book 3 (Grades K-2)Mind Benders Book 2 (Grades 1-2)Primarily Bears (Project Aims. Grades K-6) (A Collection of Elementary Activities)Group Solutions: Cooperative Logic Activities for Grades K-4

 

3rd-5th Logic Resources

Logic Safari Book 1Logic Safari Book 2Primarily Logic, Grades 2-4The Critical Thinking Mind Benders Book 3 School WorkbookLogic Countdown, Grades 3-4Logic Liftoff, Grades 4-6MindWare Perplexors: BasicMindWare Math Perplexors: Basic Level

 

Middle School Logic Resources

The Critical Thinking Mind Benders Book 4 School WorkbookThe Critical Thinking Mind Benders Book 5 School WorkbookMind Benders: Deductive Thinking Skills, Book 6, Grades 7-12+Logic Safari Book 3Orbiting with Logic (Blast Off with Logic)The Great Chocolate Caper: A Mystery That Teaches Logic SkillsThe Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning

 

High School Logic Resources

Mind Benders: Deductive Thinking Skills, Book 7, Grades 7-12+Mind Benders: Deductive Thinking Skills, Book 8, Grades 7-12+Traditional Logic 1 Set

 

Logic Games

Games are a fantastic way to practice logic! The good news is that almost any game includes logical thinking skills. Here’s a {really short} list of my faves.  Most of them work for various age levels.

 

Some Logic Lessons To Do Today

I’ve blogged about many of our logic lessons before.  Below are some of the most popular posts.

• Bead Classification
• Bean Classification
• Candy Math and Science

Questions?  Just ask.

Logic and Gifted Kids

You don’t have to have gifted kids to teach logic in your homeschool. However, lots of gifted children are great at logic. In case you’ve landed on this page because you have a gifted child and need some resources, I’m here to help. Check out Homeschooling Gifted Kids for tips and tricks for all things academic having to do with gifted homeschooling.