Problem Solving and Confilct Resolution

Problem solving and conflict resolution are some of the most important skills to learn in the early childhood years. Parents of alumni return later to tell us it is these skills that aided their child in elementary school years. We strive to teach children that they can be problem solvers

and resolve conflicts. Problems and conflicts are a normal part of life, from young children through adults. We aren't trying to teach children to avoid these conflicts. Instead we seek to teach them strategies to address them.

When a child graduates from preschool, we want them to be confident and competent problem solvers, with at least 5 strategies at the ready. We want them to know which to use for any given situation, and we want them to use them skillfully. Last week, we introduced the poster below to the children and used role playing as a tool to support learning the strategies. We'll have games, dramatic play, and all sorts of activities designed to help your child internalize each of the strategies.

We invite you to join us by using the same language and strategies at home. Print and post the poster at home and ask your children to teach you what they've learned. Be sure to let us know how you are using it.