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Activities done with kids at home

1. Family Game Night: Strategy Games Organize a regular family game night featuring strategy-based board games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, or chess. These games require players to think critically, anticipate opponents' moves, and plan their strategies. Discuss the strategies used after the game and explore how different approaches could lead to different outcomes. 2. DIY Science Experiments Set up simple science experiments at home that require problem-solving skills. Projects like building a volcano, creating a simple circuit, or making slime allow kids to hypothesize, test, and analyze results. Encourage them to modify their experiments and figure out what works and what doesn't. 3. Puzzle Solving Together Working through puzzles or brain teasers as a family can be both entertaining and mentally stimulating. Choose jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or escape room games where everyone can contribute ideas and strategies to solve them together. 4. Cooking ...
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 1. Role-Play Problems Children role playing to solve problems Problem solving isn't just about math and engineering. We're all constantly problem solving in our everyday lives, and many of these problems have a social aspect.  Practicing problem-solving skills for social situations will help children negotiate all those tricky situations they encounter in school and with friends. We all know some adults who could do with some practice in these too! For younger children, make this a fun game by cracking out costumes, props etc. You'll probably have to lead with some imaginative problems and then see where the role play takes you. For example start with "We are in a boat and I can see a shark coming. What shall we do first?" (OK so it's not a social situation from school, but it's way more fun!) As the plot of your scenario develops, you can ask further questions to encourage problem solving. If you have friends or siblings available, step out and leave the...
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PROBLEM-SOLVING AT HOME

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Introduction: Problem solving is an essential skill that plays a vital role in a child's development. Encouraging this skill outside of school hours can help children think critically, develop independence, and enhance their creativity. In this blog, we will explore some engaging activities that families can participate in together to promote problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive way. Activities like role-playing, puzzles, and discussions about real-life scenarios can foster critical thinking and teamwork.
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