While problem-solving skills are not taught directly in the classroom, they are part of everyday life building skills. It is important to provide children real world examples and some rationale behind ...

When my son was a baby, I swore I’d never let him watch PAW Patrol. At the time, I thought of it as the kind of TV show I didn’t want my child to become obsessed with: noisy and overstimulating. But ...

Why kids need a little risk in play Outdoor risky play—like climbing, balancing, or rough-and-tumble games—can be a powerful tool for children’s growth when balanced with safety. Research shows it ...

For each problem presented by a teacher or parent, kids have to offer two solutions – one adaptive and one innovative. By playing this game, it broadens the kids’ perspective on finding diverse ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

Last year there was substantial hand-wringing over Australia’s declining results in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tests. Ideas for how to reverse this decline were coming ...

Eight Turtleback Elementary students plus one from Bernardo Heights Middle School recently competed in the Future Problem Solving state competition in San Francisco. Bernardo Heights eighth grader ...

From deciding what to eat for dinner to considering whether it's the right time to buy a house, problem-solving is a large part of our daily lives. It's an important skill that we use to make all ...