Skill· 4y–6y· 2 min
Problem Solving Puzzler — How Would You Do It?
A voice-guided problem-solving activity where the parent presents real-world challenges to the child — like how to reach something high up or carry too many things at once. The agent guides the family through increasingly open-ended problems, observing the child's reasoning approach, willingness to try, and ability to explain their thinking.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
No special materials required. Parent and child should be in a room with everyday objects around (kitchen or living room works well). Parent may want to pre-position a stuffed animal or toy on a high shelf for the first challenge.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneSelects appropriate resources and adapts work where necessary.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 5, 6
- MilestoneManipulates materials to achieve a planned effect.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core· Steps 5, 6
- MilestoneUses talk to organise, sequence and clarify thinking, ideas, feelings and events.Mind· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneExplains causesMind· 3.8y–4.6y· core· Step 4
- MilestoneEarly Learning Goal Children are confident to try new activities, and say why they like some activities more than others. They are confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. They say when they do or don’t need help.Heart· 3.3y–5y· core
- MilestoneTalks about own interests and ideasMind· 4y–5y· core· Steps 1, 3, 4
- MilestoneMaintains control under frustrationHeart· 4.5y–5y· stretch· Step 6
- MilestoneBuilds with non-block construction piecesBody· 2.5y–4.2y· core· Step 5
Visual example
Coming soon