Blog
The Case for Thinking Like a Child
Working in the school system, I often hear children being asked,
“Don’t you know any better?” or “Why didn’t you make a better choice?” These
questions are usually met with a confused expression. Then these children look
at the ceiling or the floor, searching for a response that won’t get them
deeper into trouble.
The truth is that there are a lot of children who don’t know
better. They have often made the best choice they could, given the information,
skills, and resources the
…
May 19th 2020
What’s the Problem? Tips on How to Teach Kids to Solve Problems
“But, what’s the problem?”
Does this sound familiar? I hear this question
from my students A LOT!
I find that my students struggle with
understanding what a problem really is. Most assume that a problem is only a
problem when it affects someone else, or when they see an immediate consequence
for an action.
In reality, of course, there are long-term and
unintended consequences that they may not see for a while. And there’s also the
ironic realization that problem solving isn’t JUST
…
May 13th 2019