Okay, I have to be honest–I am fascinated by the genius of Leonardo da Vinci.  Knowing this, you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled across (a while back) How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael J. Gelb.  The book is readable, includes ideas for drill and practice, and is perfect for use individually or in the classroom.  The book is divided into three sections:

Part one: Overview of the life of Leonardo da Vinci

Part two:  Seven Da Vincian Principals and activities to develop these skills.

Part three:  Beginner’s drawing course.

Even though it today’s information filled world we cannot “know everything” as da Vinci once suggested, it is still possible to improve how we think about and see the world we live in.

Enjoy!