The Problem Solvers! board game was created to help preschool age children practice their problem solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Promoting problem solving skills in the classroom helps children develop social emotional skills including self-regulation, expressing and understanding emotions, and developing social relationships. It also promotes cognitive development and communication skills. The game focuses on teaching the four steps to problem solving: Identifying the problem, Thinking of a solution, Evaluating the solution, and Applying the solution. This game contains “problem” cards that represent many of the challenges that preschool children face on a daily basis. The children are able to work on identifying problems as well as choosing appropriate solutions while playing. Adult support is recommended to help children work through each step of the problem solving process.

Additional materials required: dice and game pieces for moving along the game board

Note: This game was created as an additional resource to the Problem Solving Steps and Solution Kit Cue Cards available through the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning.