The Six Thinking Hats

Critical and Creative Thinking Skills

Edward de Bono’s critical and creative thinking program, Six Thinking Hats, is implemented in all classrooms from Kindergarten to Grade Six.

White Hat: Information
What are the facts?

Red Hat: Feelings
How do I feel about this?

Black Hat: Judgment
What are the challenges or problems?

Yellow Hat: Benefits
What are the benefits or positives points?

Green Hat: Creativity
What new ideas are possible?

Blue Hat: Thinking
What thinking is needed?