Puzzles are much more than just entertaining brain teasers – they foster creative thinking, train problem-solving skills, and strengthen concentration. Our KAWA on the topic of the Mysterious offers an inspiring and visually appealing presentation that shows why puzzles are an indispensable part of the learning process.
From promoting cognitive flexibility to improving memory performance and strengthening patience and perseverance – puzzles create a learning environment that is fun and simultaneously enhances mental fitness. They help to develop new ways of thinking, to think interdisciplinarily, and to stay clear-headed even under pressure.
Ideal for teachers, parents, and learning enthusiasts who want to understand how puzzles can playfully activate the brain and support long-term learning. Get our KAWA on the topic of "The Mysterious" now and discover how puzzles can revolutionize learning!
Now also available as a package in color, with a black-and-white template, and a blank template for self-design.
What does KAWA actually mean?
KAWA, according to Vera F. Birkenbihl, is an acronym and stands for: Kreative Ausbeute von Wort-Assoziationen (Creative Exploitation of Word Associations). But KAWA is easier to remember. KAWAs can be made on any topic that interests you.
How about your own KAWA and why does this technique work?
First, you write the topic in large letters in the middle. By the way, I always use the sheet horizontally and draw the letters so that they can be colored later. In our Mindmap Template Ring Block, KAWAs are drawn on the left white page. Now you let your thoughts wander and consider what comes to mind about the term and what would be important enough to write down. The rule of the game is: what you write down must start with one of the letters in the middle. The smaller the term, the fewer letters you have available, and the more you have to think. The lack of letters forces you to think through a topic more intensely.
By the way, it is not mandatory to fill every letter.
And: there is no right or wrong with KAWA.
An example:
Suppose you want to create a KAWA about your best friend Eva, then you only have three letters available. However, you can use these multiple times.
Perhaps then E stands for elegant, successful, eloquent, for V you find her trustworthy, crazy, and in love, and for A you have associated silly and single.
Had your best friend been named Hannelore, you would have had more letters available, of course.
From KAWA to KAGA
If you also clothe the whole thing in many pictures, your KAWA becomes a KAGA, and the G then stands for Graphic Design.
I often take notes in KAWA form during meetings. It keeps you alert, no matter how unimportant or boring a meeting is. And I catch everything.
Here's an example on the topic:
Have fun!
Jens Voigt
Das ist mal eine super Übersicht zu diesem Thema, als Einstieg toll!! Vielen Dank!!
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Regina Schütt
Übersichtlich und flexibel zu gestalten.
Sehr gut für‘s merken.
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Helen Walter
Ein super Paket mit tollen Spielen und Lernmaterial. Die Videolektionen sind anschaulich erklärt und das dazugehörige Lernmaterial wird auch gleichzeitig vorgestellt. Jens liefert praxisnahe Beispiele und Aufgaben zum Verständnis und zur Anwendung. Die Präsenzseminare sind das Allerbeste. So konnte ich die Akademie leibhaftig kennenlernen und mich mit anderen angehenden Trainern vernetzen und austauschen.
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Andrea Schünemann
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Gitta Meichsner
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