Why Do We Talk to Ourselves?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hey there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do we talk to ourselves?

The Big Idea

Have you ever caught yourself talking out loud when you are alone? Good news, it is normal! Inner talk is a tool. Talking to yourself helps you plan and check your work. Let's find out how it helps.

Hard Job Appears

Step one: a hard job appears. Maybe it is a pile of building blocks or a tangled ball of yarn. Your brain knows it needs a plan.

Inner Voice Starts

Step two: your inner voice starts. You say to yourself, okay, first I need to. The words help you hold the steps in your mind.

Steps Get In Order

Step three: the steps get in order, and then you check your work. Words help your brain line up the steps, like gather, build, test, and fix. Then you can check, one step at a time, that everything is right.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look at inner talk. Here is the hard job, a tangle that needs sorting out. Then comes the inner voice, telling you what to do next. The steps are gather, build, test, and fix. And finally you check the work, to see that it turned out right.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Saying it out loud can make a tricky step clearer. Everyone talks to themselves at some time. Grown-ups do it too, and so do athletes and scientists. It is a smart thinking tool, not something to be embarrassed about. So go ahead and mutter your plan, it really works.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Next time you tie your shoes, whisper the steps as you go. First, cross the laces. Then loop, and pull. Try it a few times. Did whispering the steps help? You can use the same trick for homework or puzzles.

Outro

Your inner voice is a helpful buddy. Keep using it, and keep on learning! Your voice inside your head is one of your best tools. Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!