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AL11. Problem Solving

Meta Description
Child notices problems, finds solutions, and persists through frustration or boredom.
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Domain:
Age Range Activiites
0-1 Year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years 4-5 Years
  • AL11.1

    Notices and pays attention to things that seem out of order (e.g., if a toy is blocking access to the giraffe, then they can push the toy aside).
  • AL11.2

    Examines objects that don't respond as usual; attempts to make objects work as expected (e.g., putting a circle-shaped object into a square hole).
  • AL11.3

    Attempts problem solving with toys and objects, not always successfully.

  • AL11.4

    Tries repeatedly to solve problems.
  • AL11.5

    Makes guesses about how a problem might be solved and persists until the problem is solved with support from a caregiver (e.g., suggests each child takes a turn with an object).
  • AL11.6

    Attempts to solve problems independently.

  • AL11.7

    Explains the possible solutions of problems and outcomes.