Children today grow up in a fast-changing world that continuously gives rise to
dramatic shifts in what children are expected to know and do. Higher and tougher learning standards are demanded by all types of learners to be assured of a successful future.
Toys are the text of the early childhood classroom:
Toys are the essence of play and play is an essential activity for children, which helps
them organize and understand themselves and their environment.
1. Gather/organize: What do I know about this?
Using and improving memory is an important part of problem-solving
process. As children connect and link bits of information, their memories become more
efficient.
2. Identity: What is the task?
Clarifying the task involves both analytical and creative thinking. it is the role of the parents to clarify what children need to do and point out the criteria that will make the task successful or
excellent.
3. Generate: How many ideas can I think of?
Generating ideas involves a high level of creative thinking. The Parents are expected to
encourage children to think and consider several ideas before deciding on the best course of action.
4. Decide: Which is the best idea?
Children need to prioritize and give reasons for their choices, rather than deciding impulsively. This decision-making process involves analytical and evaluative thinking.
5. Implement: Let’s do it!
It is in this doing that children maximize their full potential. In this stage, all the knowledge and skills come into play as the learners try out the probable solution or course of action that they have decided on.
6. Evaluate: How well did I do? Children need to be trained to evaluate themselves. The evaluation process needs to be both formative and summative, with children feeling that every task can be improved because they are learning how to learn.
7. Communicate: Let’s tell someone! Children need a real audience to feel the thrill of communicating and sharing their ideas and the results of their efforts. Parents should provide a venue for children to communicate the results of their work.
8. Learn from experience: What have I learned?
The final stage of reflecting is both a formative and summative process aimed at
consolidating and transferring what has been learned.
Problem-solving skills developed by common toys:
In conclusion, toys play a pivotal role in fostering problem-solving skills in children by encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning. Through play, children experiment, make decisions, and learn from mistakes, laying the foundation for cognitive development. Therefore, integrating a variety of toys into playtime can significantly enhance a child's problem-solving abilities.
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