A preschooler’s brain is more active than an adult’s brain. Theirs is working to organize the connections that have been made from the repeated experiences they have had and eliminate the connections that are not used often. Sometimes we need to be patient and wait for them to form and express their thoughts. Give them the time to practice organizing what they want to tell you.
For more ideas, visit:
https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/developing-critical-thinking-skills-in-children
http://www.pbs.org/parents/expert-tips-advice/2016/04/flexible-thinking-encourage-kids-go-flow/
