Critical Thinking: Building Healthy Decision-Making Skills (Middle School) Resource Pack

Critical Thinking Pack for Middle School (Grades 6–8)

Downloadable & Printable Future Ready Education Resource

Help your middle schoolers (ages 11–14) build the essential life skills they need for success inside and outside the classroom. This Critical Thinking Pack is part of our Future Ready Education series and is designed for teachers, homeschool families, and parents who want to reinforce decision-making, problem-solving, and reflection skills.

Packed with 20+ engaging activities, real-world scenarios, and guided reflections, the Critical Thinking Pack – Middle School Edition helps students:

• Ask better questions that dig deeper than surface-level thinking

• Recognize bias and separate fact from opinion

• Spot and avoid common “thinking traps”

• Make healthier, kinder, and more responsible choices

• Reflect on their thinking to grow resilience and confidence

What’s Inside the Pack

• Pre-Assessment & Post-Assessment to measure growth in critical thinking.

• 5 Ready-to-Teach Lessons with teacher/parent guides and student activities:

  1. Digging Deeper with Questions – Move beyond surface-level thinking by asking stronger, curiosity-driven questions.

  2. Seeing Bias and Finding the Truth – Learn how to spot bias, check reliability, and think more fairly.

  3. Avoiding Thinking Traps – Identify and overcome common mental shortcuts like stereotyping or jumping to conclusions.

  4. Making Healthy Choices – Apply critical thinking to real-life situations by weighing options and consequences.

  5. Reflecting on My Thinking – Strengthen metacognition by evaluating past decisions and planning better ones

• Family Discussion Cards to extend learning beyond the classroom.

• Teacher/Parent Reflection Guides to support ongoing growth.

• Fun Extras like Critical Thinking Bingo and quote-based activities that spark meaningful conversations

Why Choose This Pack?

Flexible – Perfect for classrooms, advisory groups, homeschooling, or at-home learning.

 20+ Activities – Keep students engaged with a variety of interactive lessons and games.
 Print & Go – Minimal prep required. Download once, print as needed.
 Future Ready – Equips students with the skills they’ll need in high school and beyond.
 SEL-Aligned – Supports social-emotional learning by fostering reflection, empathy, and responsible decision-making.

Give your middle schoolers the tools to pause, question, reflect, and choose wisely. With this pack, they’ll practice the kind of thinking that leads to better decisions, stronger relationships, and lifelong confidence

Product Details

• Format: Digital Download (PDF) – Printable and Downloadable

• Grade Level: Middle School (Ages 11-14)

• Length: 90 pages of lessons, activities, and resources

 Empower your students to think critically, act responsibly, and become resilient, thoughtful young adults.

 Download now and start building future-ready skills today!