Problem-Solving by Children in Daily Nursery School Situations (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Geneva Johnson

9780265583418: Problem-Solving by Children in Daily Nursery School Situations (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265583411 ISBN 13: 9780265583418

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How preschoolers solve everyday problems in real life — a clear, practical look at how children think and act when barriers appear in daily nursery school life.

This study examines what kids do, what helps them, and how teachers can guide independent problem-solving.

Set in a Kansas State College nursery school during 1940–41, the book records in detail the kinds of challenges children face during free play. Observers tracked 200 problem situations across age groups, noting how youngsters attempt to solve tasks with materials, friends, and their own bodies. The goal is to understand the problem-solving process from the child’s viewpoint, not just from tests or exams.

Types of problems children encounter, including issues with materials, interactions with others, and how they move or use their bodies.
How kids try to solve problems, from trial-and-error manipulation to asking for help or using reasoned explanations.
How the classroom setting and teacher goals support independent thinking and problem-solving.
Patterns across groups by age, including when and why children seek help or offer solutions to peers.

Ideal for educators, students of child development, and parents who want practical insight into early problem-solving in everyday play.

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