There is no single correct way to use Thinking Cards. You can use them:

• as a stimulus for thinking at various points in a sequence of lessons;
• to inspire ideas when planning a Thinking Skills-infused lesson;
• to draw attention to the skills when a lesson has a particular infusion focus;
• to guide and structure discussion during a group activity;
• to prompt reflection when reviewing a completed piece of work; or
• to give a focus for assessment of the skills.

How you introduce the cards to your learners is important. We recommend that you follow the Step-by-Step Guide so that learners are not overwhelmed and can fully grasp how to use the cards, eventually being able to select and use cards independently.