Activities Associated With Problem-Solving Skills

Children today are growing up in a world that has set some great challenges for them as

they grow up. After all, if you live, you will have problems, and you will have to find ways

to solve them. Thus, it is very vital that kids develop problem-solving skills as soon as

possible. This will in the long run help them think logically and sensibly, instead of

getting carried away by emotions alone. If asked, the perfect time to develop critical and

analytical skills would be when the child is 3-10 years old.

You ask, how can I do that? Well, kids around this age are

extremely curious about anything and everything. They

have a deep thirst to learn and experiment with new things

all the time. And when you take interest in their playing or

their interest, you are not only teaching them to learn new

techniques, but also helping them learn new things every

day along with giving a boost to their confidence levels.

Let us understand how some problem solving activities

can be used so as to develop and enhance their thinking and creativity skills.

1. You could make them play Lego. It is a great toy to begin with, and your little one

is sure to enjoy it thoroughly. Don’t see your child’s playtime as a waste of time,

because young children learn best when they play. With Lego they develop their

early cognitive skills of recognition, creativity, as well as hand eye movement.

2. Puzzles and crossword activities are also considered to be great learning tools.

This way, young ones learn to hone their skills of problem solving and think

creatively.

3. Involve them in arts and crafts. Origami also works wonderfully. Children learn to

be artistic and imaginative in their own way. Thus, helping children learn new

things. You could make use of different size of papers and colours and ask your

toddler to identify colours and

shapes. The same papers

could also be used onto a plain

sheet of paper to create a

unique design of their own.

Your tot’s playtime is tremendously vital as it allows room for creativity, helps in

discovering and exploring new things. And thus, the problem solving skills makes your

little one smart and helps in decision-making ability too. This in return will help in the

overall child development helping him make a successful career and live a prosperous

life.