Creative Problem Solving: What To Do? Series

Kathryn T. Hegeman, Ed.D. (Author) · A Royal Fireworks Press Publication (Author) · Christopher Tice (Illustrator)

The three levels of What To Do? books contain problems that encourage children to engage in critical thinking to reach a solution. Every problem presents a conflict that the children must resolve, and most of them will not end with everyone perfectly happy. This gives children excellent practice in developing real-world creative problem-solving skills.

In This Series

Problem solving book for kids

Description

There are three levels of What To Do? books to help children develop essential problem-solving skills. At Levels A and B, for elementary-age children, the books contain activity pages that encourage the children to analyze problems and develop solutions and scenarios of their results. Level C, for pre-teens and young teens, is a quantum leap to a more sophisticated level of problem solving. At this level, children confront high-interest, adolescent-type situations and enter a more complex problem-solving atmosphere.

At all levels, the problems encourage children to engage in critical thinking and Socratic dialogue to reach a solution. Every problem presents a conflict that the children must resolve, and most of them will not end with everyone perfectly happy. This is consistent with real life, in which we often must find the best option, the most satisfying solution, the answer that makes the most sense in the context of our lives as a whole. This is excellent practice for children as they grow and mature. It enables them to develop creative problem-solving skills that will benefit them in a multitude of ways and in a host of situations, allowing them to take a deliberate approach to the circumstances that surround and shape their lives.

The first two books in this series come in two versions: one that is printed in a standard font, and one that is printed with a special dyslexia-friendly font that is easier for some children to read.

Details

Ages
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subjects
Problem-Solving
Formats
Activity Book, Dyslexia-Friendly, Series