The development of Problem Solvers math component was made possible by the generous support of the Honda USA Foundation and the Dr. Seuss Foundation. The development of Problem Solvers science and engineering component was made possible by the generous support of the General Motors Foundation. We are deeply grateful to these foundations for allowing us to make this resource available at no charge to preschool and early education programs nationwide.
Listen to what early educators have to say about how using the Problem Solvers curriculum changed their practice and engaged their students.
See how teachers can build on children’s experiences as they introduce Problem Solvers activities.
Read-alouds can nurture STEM concepts like volume (full and empty).
Watch as a teacher creates a “just-right” challenge for her students using a Problem Solvers sorting activity.
The preschool math component of Problem Solvers (22 activities) was examined at 5 treatment sites and 3 control sites in upstate South Carolina during the 2023-2024 school year.
This effort represented 18 treatment classrooms (n=158 children) and 3 control sites (n=48 children).
Findings from the evaluation established:
Overall, the evaluation team for Problem Solvers—representing 8 instructors and professionals from Clemson University—concluded: “These outcomes provide a rationale for continued exploration of this cost-free resource for early childhood teachers.”
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