Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is a powerful, Montessori-aligned practice for fostering critical thinking and in-depth discussions with children and adults of all ages.Developed in the 1990s at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and supported by research, VTS has evolved into more than just an art appreciation technique.VTS is now used in schools, colleges and universities, science museums, the New York Times, and many other programs. The VTS is now used in schools, colleges and universities, the Museum of Science, the New York Times, and many other programs, where it starts with a simple question, “What's happening in this picture?” Beginning with a simple question, “What's happening in this picture?”, participants are led through an open-ended, student-centered discussion that emphasizes reflection, evidence, and clear communication skills. Visual Thinking Strategies in a Montessori Setting is a detailed, step-by-step guide to techniques created with Montessori in mind. Readers will learn to guide the work of children ages 3 to 18 through accessible discussions of images and objects-discussions that will enrich children's thinking and writing in all areas of the curriculum.
