Cognitively guided instruction is a fancy way to teach things to kids by understanding how they think. It's like when you play a game and your teacher or parent helps you figure out how to solve a problem by asking you questions like "what would happen if you did this?" or "what do you notice about this?"
So, instead of just telling you what to do, they help you think about it and figure it out yourself! This helps your brain grow and get even smarter. Your teacher or parent might also use pictures, objects, or story problems to help you understand things better. They might also ask you to explain your reasoning when you solve a problem so they can understand how you're thinking.
Cognitively guided instruction is all about helping you understand things better by using your own unique way of thinking and learning. It's kind of like a superpower!