any tips to improve dc's 'abstract thinking'?

[zebramummy]

was told the other day that ds is weak in this area - of course dh and i don't agree but surely it depends on how you are defining it???

I think we need a bit more information!

well, apparently, if she asks him a question such as 'did you go to the zoo last week' he will kind of look at her as if he is thinking about it rather than directly answer the question. otherwise, he speaks really well and engages in plenty of pretend play/loves stories/ makes a decent attempt at counting etc which is why we think he is reluctant to talk to her more than anything else.

sorry meant to add, recently turned 4

I would completly ignore the silly bat who said it, in those cirumstances.

thought so - thanks seeker