Future Problem Solving Program!

Once again the Michigan Association for Gifted Children, MAGC, is offering a fun-filled evening for parents and educators to find out what is involved in the Future Problem Solving Program.  This is a low-budget, friendly competition that excites the minds of children. This evening, April 30 at the Hartland Village Elementary, will be a hands-on trial run of the steps involved in doing real-life problem solving. All will experience some of excitement of the program and learn the details  for bringing it to their school or neighborhood (a school affiliation is not required to participate). This is definitely a great way to get the creative juices flowing and stimulate the minds! 

All are welcome between the ages of Kindergarten and high school. Preregistration is recommended. 

More details:

By participating in the program students will develop skills through research and investigation of student selected topic areas relevant to their world. FPSP meets standards for curriculum and instruction, language arts, social studies, science, the arts, math, geography, civics, technology, life skills and behavioral studies. Various divisions allow for all grade levels to participate—from Kindergarten through 12^th.  The perfect addition to provide additional challenging, exciting school activities!  Both parents and educators can be coaches.

Some of the valuable, life skills learned from participating in include:

• ·         Developing creative thinking abilities
• ·         Increase awareness of and interest in the future
• ·         Learn and employ problem-solving strategies
• ·         Develop team work skills
• ·         Improve oral and written communication
• ·         Exercise critical and analytical thought
• ·         Engage in real-life problem solving
• ·         Extend perceptions of the real world
• ·         Explore complex societal issues
• ·         Develop, utilize and improve research techniques