The Smart Thinking Playbook for Kids 14 Decision Tools

A practical critical thinking course for kids: Opportunity Cost, Inversion Thinking, Second-Order Thinking, and more.
What you'll learn

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Think strategically using Game Theory - understanding how your choices interact with what other people decide to do.
Ask the right questions before deciding: "And then what?", "What would guarantee failure?", and "Is this zero-sum?"
Spot thinking traps like the Sunk Cost Fallacy, Prisoner's Dilemma, and Second-Order effects before they lead you astray.
Build a personal mental toolkit of 14 proven frameworks that improve decisions in friendships, school, competition, and life.
Use Expected Value, Bayes' Theorem, and Nash Equilibrium to make smarter choices under uncertainty in school and daily life.
Name and apply 14 decision-making frameworks - from Sunk Cost Fallacy to Game Theory - used by world-class thinkers every day.
Requirements

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Suitable for children aged 8 and above - no reading or writing needed to follow along.
A curious mind and willingness to think through real-life examples is all that is needed.
Parents and teachers: no preparation needed - each module is fully self-contained and ready to watch.
No prior knowledge of maths, economics, or psychology required.
Description

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This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.
This course is intended for purchase by adults, such as parents or guardians, who are supervising and supporting a child's learning.
The Smart Thinking Playbook for Kids is a practical, high-energy course designed for adults guiding children ages 8+ through clearer thinking, better decisions, and everyday problem-solving.
In this course, learners build confidence in 14 powerful decision-making frameworks used in economics, psychology, strategy, and real life. Complex ideas are explained in simple language and supported with relatable examples from school, friendships, study habits, money choices, group projects, and daily routines.
Parents and guardians will learn how to help children
Avoid common thinking traps like the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Spot hidden trade-offs with Opportunity Cost
Make smarter uncertain choices with Expected Value
Understand cooperation and strategy with Game Theory and the Prisoner's Dilemma
Update beliefs using evidence with Bayes' Theorem
Break problems down with First Principles Thinking
Think ahead using Second-Order Thinking and Inversion Thinking
This is not a theory-heavy class. It is a practical thinking system children can apply immediately in school, friendships, projects, and everyday decisions.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers guiding learners ages 8+. By the end of the course, children will have a reusable mental toolkit they can use for school, life, and future leadership.
If you want your child to become a calmer, clearer, and more independent thinker, this course gives them the exact playbook.
Who this course is for

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Children aged 8 to 16 who want to think smarter, make better decisions, and understand how the world really works.
Parents who want to give their children a head start in critical thinking, problem-solving, and strategic reasoning.
Teachers and educators looking for engaging, story-driven content to introduce decision-making frameworks in the classroom.
Anyone - adult or child - who is curious about the thinking tools used by economists, mathematicians, and world-class decision-makers.
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