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Georgetown University: Activity: Teaching Problem Solving Professional DocGeorgetown University: Activity: Teaching Problem Solving Professional Doc
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Georgetown University: Activity: Teaching Problem Solving

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Preschool children learn best from the everyday experience solving problems that are meaningful to them. As a teacher, it is helpful to observe those moments when children have problems and help them think about ways to solve their own problems. The following article includes problem -solving steps to use in your classroom as well as solution cue cards.

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cd.pk.1.3.1 demonstrate ability to solve everyday problems based upon past experience., problem solving

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