--- title: The Power Of Play | problem solving description: problem solving | --- ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) [The Power of Play by Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) - [Scholar's Choice](https://www.scholarschoice.ca/) - [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog) ### Category - [At Home (51)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home) - [Classroom (36)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom) - [Childcare (34)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare) ![Mobile Trigger](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/x5I8L67bQQKjlQqnXTsO3g.png) ![Close Btn](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Search Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/search-icon-1.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/colse-icon.png) ![Dot Icon](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Scholars_Choice_January2018/images/dot.png) [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Copy%20of%20The%20Holiday%20(4).png)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/take-back-your-classroom) Jun 10 ## [Don't Let Anything Interrupt Your Next School Year.](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/take-back-your-classroom) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) As the School year comes to an end, teachers would normally be preparing for a well-deserved break, taking some time to relax before thinking about... [![](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/ScholarsChoice-logo-full-red-tagline%20(1).jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/summer-slide) May 27 ## [Helping Prevent Children From Experiencing Summer Slide 2021](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/summer-slide) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) Did you know, 84% of teachers say students forget or lose skills, knowledge, or grade-level equivalency over the summer? Here are some more scary... [![Introducing-Kids-to-Math-Through-Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing-Kids-to-Math-Through-Manipulatives.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-kids-to-math-through-manipulatives) Oct 04 ## [Introducing Kids to Math Through Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-kids-to-math-through-manipulatives) [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [numbers](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/numbers), [studying](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/studying), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play), [cognitive thinking](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/cognitive-thinking), [STEAM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/steam), [Manipulatives](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/manipulatives), [Fractions](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fractions), [Addition](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/addition), [Subtraction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/subtraction), [Counting](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/counting) Manipulatives are marvelous! They are an amazing tool for any childcare facility and can help introduce concepts of mathematics through play.... [![Great B-Day gifts your Grandkids will love](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Great%20B-Day%20gifts%20your%20Grandkids%20will%20love.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) Sep 14 ## [Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Fall 2018](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/top-birthday-gift-ideas-for-fall-2018) [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [Gift](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/gift), [Indoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/indoor-play), [Birthday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/birthday), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [slime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/slime), [toys](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toys), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent), [imaginative play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/imaginative-play), [construction](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/construction), [independent play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/independent-play) Are you always running out for a last minute birthday gift? Hunting through stores trying to find something fun and exciting? No worries, we have you... [![4-games-to-reinforce-classroom-learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/4-games-to-reinforce-classroom-learning.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-great-games-to-enhance-classroom-learning) Sep 07 ## [4 Great Games to Enhance Classroom Learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-great-games-to-enhance-classroom-learning) [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [Games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/games), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [board games](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/board-games), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy), [storytime](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/storytime), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [early learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/early-learning), [numbers](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/numbers) Children learn and absorb lessons in a variety of different ways. One way to help reinforce the lessons that kids are currently learning is by using... [![Back to school icebreaker activities for grades k-8-1](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Back%20to%20school%20icebreaker%20activities%20for%20grades%20k-8-1.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-icebreaker-activities-for-grades-k-8) Aug 14 ## [14 Back to School Icebreaker Ideas for Grades K-8](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/back-to-school-icebreaker-activities-for-grades-k-8) [Lesson Plans](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lesson-plans), [art](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/art), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [first year teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/first-year-teacher), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [icebreaker](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/icebreaker) It's almost time to get to know your new students! Many teachers do icebreaker activities throughout the first day so that both the teacher and the... [![Introducing Robotics to your children](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20Robotics%20to%20your%20children.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) Jul 26 ## [The 5 Best Robotic and Coding Toys to Introduce Into Your Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/best-robotics-for-home) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/fun), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem), [parent](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/parent) ## Coding literacy is quickly becoming a key part of the modern education system.  Parents need to be prepared to introduce their children to coding... [![Robotics in the Early Years Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Robotics%20in%20the%20Early%20Years%20Classroom.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-robotics-in-the-early-years-classroom) Jul 26 ## [Ways to Introduce Robotics in the Early Years Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/introducing-robotics-in-the-early-years-classroom) [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/play), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school), [back to school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/back-to-school), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem) ## Teaching coding literacy has become mandatory in many classrooms across the country.  Teachers are stepping up to the new challenge and incorporating... [![Introducing Robotics in your childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/Introducing%20Robotics%20in%20your%20childcare.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/robotics-in-early-childhood-education) Jul 26 ## [5 Key Benefits of Robotics in Early Childhood Education](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/robotics-in-early-childhood-education) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [coding](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/coding), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [robots](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robots), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [robot](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/robot), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [STEM](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/stem) Early childhood is a wonderful time to spark children’s interest in STEM. [![teacher-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/teacher-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) Jul 06 ## [4 Ways to Experiment with Water In and Out of the Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/4-ways-to-experiment-with-water-in-and-out-of-the-classroom) [At Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/at-home), [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [Classroom](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/classroom), [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [School age](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/school-age), [Home](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/home), [before and after school](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/before-and-after-school), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [science](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [scientific](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/scientific), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [science is fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-is-fun), [sensory](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [toddler](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/toddler), [teacher](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teacher), [kindergarten](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kindergarten), [kid](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kid), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [experiment](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/experiment) It's summertime, it's hot, and we are thinking all about WATER! [![childcare-water-play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/childcare-water-play.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-benefits-of-water-play) Jul 06 ## [5 Benefits of Water Play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/5-benefits-of-water-play) [ece](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ece), [Outdoor play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor-play), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [science for kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/science-for-kids), [water](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/water), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [making science fun](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/making-science-fun), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [sensory play](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/sensory-play), [activities](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/activities), [TTS](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tts), [Kodo Kids](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/kodo-kids) Provide opportunities to sieve, slop, spray, shake, transport and splash! With the warmer weather, water play offers a fun way to cool off outdoors.... [![summer-learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/summer-learning.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/helping-prevent-children-from-experiencing-summer-slide) Jun 05 ## [Helping Prevent Children From Experiencing "Summer Slide"](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/helping-prevent-children-from-experiencing-summer-slide) [learning](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/learning), [Tips](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/tips), [game](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/game), [holiday](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/holiday), [ideas](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/ideas), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [outdoor](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/outdoor), [language](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/language), [math](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/math), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving), [teaching](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/teaching), [reading](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/reading), [literacy](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/literacy) Did you know, 84% of teachers say students forget or lose skills, knowledge, or grade-level equivalency over the summer? Here are some more scary... [![lego education-childcare-hero](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/hubfs/lego%20education-childcare-hero.jpg)](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/7-cool-lego-lessons-for-preschoolers) Mar 27 ## [7 LEGO Lesson Ideas to Teach Preschoolers Creative Problem Solving Skills](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/home/7-cool-lego-lessons-for-preschoolers) [Childcare](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/childcare), [lego](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lego), [lesson plan](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/lesson-plan), [preschool](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/preschool), [problem solving](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving) ### LEGO has created many great learning activities to use with preschool age children in the classroom or at home.  These seven small activities teach... [Load More](https://info.scholarschoice.ca/blog/tag/problem-solving/page/0) ### Follow Us