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Problem Finding, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Critical Skills in Today’s World
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. Note: … Continue reading
Using Group Experiences to Help Young Children Develop Social-Emotional Skills
By Michelle Salcedo, M.Ed., author of Uncover the Roots of Challenging Behavior: Create Responsive Environments Where Young Children Thrive Can you imagine if you were challenged to master a complex cake recipe after having only a conversation with a renowned … Continue reading
Increasing Rigor with Ill-Structured Problems
By Richard M. Cash, Ed.D., author of Self-Regulation in the Classroom: Helping Students Learn How to Learn Part of our Cash in on Learning series by Richard M. Cash, Ed.D. Click to read other Cash in on Learning posts. The … Continue reading
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Building Creative Problem-Solving Skills in Kids: A Recipe for Success
By Garth Sundem, author of Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Character: Choices That Matter Around the World This year for Valentine’s Day, instead of lacy cards and sugar hearts, my kids gave their classmates little wire puzzles. I’m sure you’ve … Continue reading