{"product_id":"smart-a-z-series-book-s-a-kader-9798251205442","title":"Smart A-Z Series - Book 9: I Can Think: Encouraging metacognitive awareness through the alphabet using reflection, choice, and thinking skills (Ages 3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart A-Z Series - Book 9: I Can Think\u003c\/b\u003e is a thoughtfully designed early learning book for children aged 3-5 that develops \u003cb\u003emetacognitive awareness-learning how to think about thinking\u003c\/b\u003e. Building on the foundations of sensory, motor, emotional, language, social, logical, creative, and self-regulation intelligence from earlier volumes, this book helps young children become \u003cb\u003eaware of their thoughts, make choices, reflect on actions, and learn from experiences\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrounded in developmental research on metacognition (Flavell; Whitebread and colleagues), the book shows that even very young children can begin to \u003cb\u003eplan, monitor, and evaluate their thinking\u003c\/b\u003e when supported through meaningful language and guided interaction. Each letter of the alphabet introduces a \u003cb\u003ethinking-based key word\u003c\/b\u003e and related vocabulary that encourages children to notice mistakes, ask questions, consider options, and understand cause-and-effect outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Smart Alphabet follows a clear, child-friendly learning process: \u003cb\u003ethink → choose → act → reflect → connect\u003c\/b\u003e. Each letter is presented through a \u003cb\u003evisually structured, two-part layout\u003c\/b\u003e that makes thinking visible and understandable. Children engage in simple, developmentally appropriate \"learning algorithms\" that help them see how their decisions lead to results-strengthening early reasoning, independence, and problem-solving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use in homes, classrooms, and small-group settings, \u003cb\u003eI Can Think\u003c\/b\u003e encourages \u003cb\u003ecuriosity, reflection, and open dialogue\u003c\/b\u003e. With guidance from parents, teachers, and caregivers, children build the language and awareness needed to become \u003cb\u003econfident, self-directed learners\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the ninth book in the twelve-volume Smart A-Z Series, this volume prepares children to integrate all areas of intelligence in the final book-supporting \u003cb\u003elifelong learning, thoughtful decision-making, and healthy brain development\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e S. a. Kader\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798251205442\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.13d","brand":"S. a. Kader","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997532008703,"sku":"9798251205442","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/smart-a-z-series-book-s-a-kader-9798251205442","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}