Critikid: Critical Thinking and Mind Illusions for Kids by Stephanie Simoes

Critikid explores how teaching children to recognize “mind illusions” like optical illusions, counterintuitive puzzles, and Bayesian inference can cultivate critical thinking by showing that intuition isn’t always reliable. Through fun activities such as the Monty Hall game and the Bat and Ball puzzle, the author emphasizes the value of slow, analytical thought over instinctive judgment. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/04/critikid-critical-thinking-and-mind-illusions-for-kids/ About the Author: Stephanie Simoes is the founder of Critikid.com, which is dedicated to teaching critical thinking to kids and teens. She creates interactive courses on logic, communication, media literacy, and data analysis. She also shares critical thinking content for adults on social media (@critikid). Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.