The Thinking Chain turns reflection into a hands-on activity for young readers. As students listen to or read a story, they add paper links to show how their thinking changes. Each link captures a new idea or realization, helping them see that reading is about growing understanding, not just remembering details.
Ideal for grades K-2, this tool can be used with any text. Students can choose to build a chain that tracks how their ideas change about a character, a lesson or theme, or new information they learn. It's a fun, visual way to make thinking visible and build comprehension through discussion and creativity.
