Plan-do-review is very simple and natural to learn. In the beginning, the adult prompts the child with questions, but soon the child will offer the information with no prompts. In fact, it only took about a week for it to become an automatic part of my children's day.

 

Example of plan-do-review:

PLAN

Child - "I am going to play with the blocks now"

If more advanced - "I think I might build a barn for some animals or maybe even a bridge."

DO

Child playing, either by self or with others, acting on plans or possibly deciding to change plans.

REVIEW

Child - "Look, I made a tower!"

If more advanced - "I was making the bridge and it just kept getting taller and taller and turned into a tower!"

 

Yes, it sounds simple. Maybe even something very close to what you hear every day. But asking questions, talking about what they are planning or have done, will help children.

It becomes natural to discuss thoughts and feelings, though the depth of the discussion will depend on the depth of the child's understanding. 

All ages of children will learn to communicate wants, thoughts, and feelings. They will also learn to think through actions and processes. Communication and thinking skills are invaluable throughout life for home, school, friends, and work.