Toddlers imitate what they see, preschoolers try hands-on trial and error, and kindergartners tap language and abstract thinking skills to solve problems. This article takes a look at the ages and stages of developing problems solving skills and what teachers/parents can do to foster this skill.

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3.1.2 use creative and flexible thinking to solve problems., cd.pk.1.3.1 demonstrate ability to solve everyday problems based upon past experience., development, problem solving

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional