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Find Words Mouse Maze Worksheet
Find Words Mouse Maze Worksheet

Find Words Mouse Maze Worksheet

Help your child identify words and guide the mouse home! Ask them to point out the colorful animal on the worksheet, then take their hand and show them how to trace the path, going through all the words in the maze to get the mouse back to its hole.
Find Words Mouse Maze Worksheet
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Two Rook Mate Practice Worksheet
Two Rook Mate Practice Worksheet

Two Rook Mate Practice Worksheet

Chess is all about checkmating your opponent. This free Two Rook Mate practice worksheet is a fun way for your mini strategist to do just that. They can draw a line showing their move then pick the correct notation for the mate! A great way for them to practice fine motor skills, too.
Two Rook Mate Practice Worksheet
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Subtraction puzzle worksheet
Subtraction puzzle worksheet

Subtract With The Little Penguin Substraction Worksheet

Uh oh! Little penguin needs help finding mommy! Delight your child with a fun subtraction puzzle. Complete each problem and guide little penguin home with this charming worksheet! Challenge and capture their hearts with this adorable game!
Subtract With The Little Penguin Substraction Worksheet
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Castling: Protecting the King Worksheet
Castling: Protecting the King Worksheet

Castling: Protecting the King Worksheet

Castle your king with the rook to get into a safer position! Write 0-0 for a two-square move, or 0-0-0 for a three-square move. Look at the worksheet with your child; on the first chessboard, the king has moved two squares and the rook is beside it. On the second, the rook has jumped over the king. Let your child use their castling knowledge to answer the questions in the easy pdf.
Castling: Protecting the King Worksheet
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Find Stalemate! Worksheet
Find Stalemate! Worksheet

Find Stalemate! Worksheet

Teach your kids Chess and give them more than a hobby - equip them with critical thinking, rationale and problem-solving skills! This free worksheet helps them understand stalemates by examining various sample boards. By providing visual discernment and the joy of the game, your child's logical skills will soar!
Find Stalemate! Worksheet
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Worksheet: subtraction word problems
Worksheet: subtraction word problems

Jungle Subtraction Word Problems Substraction Worksheet

Kids will love this jungle-themed worksheet: subtraction word problems! Help the monkey work out how many bananas he has, using the number line. Encourage your child to use colorful parrots to subtract with ease and make calculations fun!
Jungle Subtraction Word Problems Substraction Worksheet
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Parents and teachers should emphasize problem-solving skills, especially in programs like Extra Challenge Preschool, because these abilities lay the foundation for future academic and social success. Early childhood is a crucial time for cognitive development, and teaching problem-solving helps children learn to think critically, make decisions, and engage in creative thought.

In Extra Challenge Preschool, activities that focus on problem-solving encourage children to explore, experiment, and come to solutions independently or collaboratively. This not only enhances their intellectual growth but also promotes essential social skills, such as teamwork, communication, and empathy. When children encounter challenges and learn to navigate them, they gain confidence and resilience, which are vital lifelong skills.

Moreover, strong problem-solving skills prepare children for more complex tasks in later educational stages, making learning more meaningful and achievable. By fostering these skills at an early age, teachers and parents equipped children with tools that enable them to manage difficulties, adapt to new situations, and thrive both in academics and in everyday life. Ultimately, investment in problem-solving during preschool sets a powerful precedent for a child's lifelong journey of learning and growth.