This document outlines using the 3 stages of learning to teach children problem solving: the acquisition stage introduces a new concept through show and tell; the fluency stage practices the concept through repetition; the maintenance and generalization stage reinforces the concept through positive feedback and application in different contexts.

1. Using the 3 Stages of Learning
To Teach Children How to Problem Solve
Directions: With your group, choose one classroom visual tool to create. Write down examples
of direct and incidental teaching strategies and materials tied to routines/activities that will be
used. Use each of the 3 stages of learning.
Child (or group of children):
Acquisition Stage: Show and Tell
Fluency: Practice Makes Perfect
Maintenance and Generalization: You Got it!