Problem solving principles
We are now halfway through reading Emil and the Detectives. Emil has met some friends who are helping him retrieve the money from the guy with the bowler hat who stole it from Emil. Emil and his friends are plotting a plan to resolve the problem Emil is facing.
Problem solving is an important skill kids need to navigate through a variety of issues they may face on a daily basis. Whether it be an academic difficulty or challenges kids may face socially. Here are some core problem-solving principles and strategies to learn and practice.
1. Let’s try understanding the problem.
2. Let’s brainstorm some ideas.
3. Let’s discuss some pros and cons.
4. Let’s pick one solution and test it.
5. Let’s check the results
Other problem-solving strategies include:
1. Revisit past problems and how you tackled them.
2. Make notes of what works or does not work.
3. Work together with your friends whether they have had the same issues before and how they tackled them.
