JD Slattery is an awesome addition to the TLC volunteer team. JD works in our enrichment program and supports our 3rd-5th grade students with their reading, writing, thinking, speaking and listening skills. He does it all!  With his support students have learned about computer coding, circuitry, robots and more. JD’s commitment and passion for engaging students in learning makes him an asset in our classrooms.

JD has been crucial in supporting critical thinking skills in the classroom. 

Thanks JD and all of our volunteers for your time, energy and effort. You are making a difference!

Some critical thinking strategies to try: 

• Guide students to answers instead of simply providing the response. Learning is a process. 
• Brainstorm before everything you do!
• Ask questions and look for answers.
• Connect to real life situations.
• Listen to ideas from each other and debate.