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Becoming Brilliant by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek — WisdomDeck honest review
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Becoming Brilliant

by Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Two developmental psychologists on the six Cs: collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, confidence. A research-based alternative to test-prep parenting.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Six Cs over test scores.
  2. Skills build on each other.
  3. Playful learning works.

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The six Cs.

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