Children & Problem Solving

So, can children actually solve problems?
How do they learn problem solving?
Was it a coincidence?

Nope, not really, they actually build up their problem solving skills by making their own hypothesis. And this actually started when they were first born into this world. Amazing isn't it?

But, how is that?

Example:

A baby cries when they are hungry. They know that if they cry, they will get milk, will be cuddled up by adults, and will keep quiet once they have got it.

They learn that, if they cry, they will get milk.

Next, since they can't talk verbally yet, therefore, they try other methods. They cry again, to get something, for example, to gain attention, to get toys, etc. If their hypothesis did not work, they will then try other methods like whining, or being upset, or making faces.

To understand this further, lets try more methods of mini experiments to see how children solves problem. My target will be toddlers at the age of 1-4 years old.

We will see what I got from this.


A new link that I just found, that might be useful for my further understanding:

http://www.aplaceofourown.net/question_detail.php?id=64