A teacher introduces 'Thinking Linking', a morning activity that encourages kids to engage in critical thinking. Using cats and dogs as examples, the teacher explains the concept of Venn diagrams and the thrill of data analysis.

What is the activity called?
The activity is called 'thinking linking'.

How does the activity 'thinking linking' start?
The activity 'thinking linking' starts with the teacher saying a statement like 'I've got a cat' and the students responding with the same statement.

What happens when the students respond with the statement?
The students join the teacher and form a line or group, creating a visual representation of the statement.

What does the teacher do when the students have formed the group?
The teacher asks the students to share what they already know about the topic.

What happens when a student mentions having a cat and a dog?
The teacher introduces the concept of Venn diagrams to represent the overlapping characteristics of having both a cat and a dog.

What is the purpose of introducing Venn diagrams?
Introducing Venn diagrams helps students understand and visualise the concept of overlapping characteristics or categories.