Problem Solving for Kids: Thinking Skills Story
Children who freeze or give up when something goes wrong need a clear way to approach problems. This guide uses an adventure format to show kids how to spot a problem, break it into smaller steps and try again when the first idea does not work.
What's Inside
- Problem spotting: identifying problems around them
- Thinking steps to break big problems into smaller pieces
- Making choices with simple decision-making practice
- Try and learn approach that normalizes mistakes
- Everyday problem solving tied to familiar routines
- Team power: solving problems together with friends
- Problem-solving champion wrap-up
How It Helps You
- Gives children a repeatable process for tricky moments
- Treats mistakes as part of learning
- Encourages solving problems together with peers
Ways to Use It
Use it in a whole class or small group lesson and refer back to the thinking steps during real classroom problems.
Who It's For
Young learners in special education and general classrooms building critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Format
Digital download, ready to view or print.
Need more than one?
If your learners enjoy this guide, the rest of the series covers more early skills in the same friendly, visual style. The Learning Guides for Kids Bundle includes this resource and more in one download, and you save 57% compared to buying each item separately.
