Books with author Amber Tornquist

Give students the ability to solve their problems and you'll give them a skill they'll use for a lifetime. This complete guide to the Creative Problem Solving process is everything you need to teach this versatile skill. The extensive text includes an explanation of each skill, group lessons and extensions, skill builders for each step, open frames to use with each step, and practice problems. Attractive illustrations add to the relevant problem situations and clear step-by-step presentation. Grades 5-8.

Eighty-four problem situations are presented in cleverly-illustrated formats, covering everything from whimsical to serious. You'll find the problems useful for creative problem solving exercises, writing prompts, drama, discussions, moral development, and brainstorming. Just pick a problem and you've taken your first step toward successful problem solving. Grades 4-8.