At Media Masters Rock, we believe kids become better digital citizens when they learn to think critically, ask smart questions, and slow down before they click.
We also believe in something else just as important:
We don’t do this work alone.
There are amazing educators, thinkers, and creators across the country (and around the world) who are helping kids (and adults!) build strong critical-thinking skills. We are proud to call the following leaders Friends of Media Masters Rock.
These are people we trust, admire, and recommend wholeheartedly.
Melanie Trecek-King
Thinking Is Power
Melanie Trecek-King is a nationally respected science educator and critical-thinking advocate who helps people learn how to spot bad arguments, misinformation, and faulty reasoning — especially in science and social media.
Her work at Thinking Is Power empowers students and teachers to:
- Question claims instead of accepting them at face value
- Understand how science really works
- Recognize common thinking traps and logical fallacies
- Build confidence in evidence-based reasoning
Melanie’s approach is thoughtful, practical, and deeply respectful of learners — exactly the kind of thinking we want kids to practice every day.
🔗 Visit: https://thinkingispower.com/
Stephanie Simoes
Critikid – critical thinking for kids
Stephanie Simoes is the creator of Critikid, a powerful and kid-friendly approach to teaching critical thinking, media literacy, and argument skills to young learners.
Her work focuses on helping kids:
- Ask better questions
- Understand different points of view
- Spot weak reasoning and misleading information
- Feel confident thinking for themselves
Critikid turns big ideas into accessible, engaging tools for classrooms and families — making critical thinking something kids can actually use, not just memorize.
🔗 Visit: https://critikid.com/
Why We’re Proud to Share Their Work
Media Masters Rock is about helping kids:
- Think first before they like, comment, or share
- Ask questions instead of reacting emotionally
- Look for evidence, kindness, and truth online
The work of Thinking Is Power and Critikid perfectly complements this mission. Together, we’re helping raise a generation of kids who are not just tech-savvy — but thoughtful, curious, and kind thinkers.
If you love Media Masters Rock, we encourage you to explore their work and bring these incredible resources into your classroom, library, or home.
From Steve Trash
“One of the most important lessons we can teach kids is how to think — not what to think. Melanie and Stephanie are doing beautiful, important work helping kids build those skills, and I’m honored to call them friends of Media Masters Rock.”