January's Big Idea is: Problem-Solving
Our HappyFeet classes focus on more than just scoring goals—we’re helping children develop essential life skills, and one of the most important is problem-solving. From navigating obstacles on the field to figuring out how to work as a team, soccer presents countless opportunities for young players to think critically, make decisions, adapt creatively to new situations and build confidence in their abilities.
Why Problem-Solving is Important in Preschoolers
Problem-solving is a skill that extends beyond the soccer field. By developing these skills, children learn to think independently and creatively, build resilience, and increase confidence. Our soccer classes provide opportunities for children to assess and respond to situations in real time, in a controlled environment. Our coaches encourage each player to try new and creative solutions to problems they are faced with.
How Our Classes Encourage Problem-Solving
Our focus is learning these important life skills through play. During our classes we provide as many opportunities for the children to flex their problem-solving muscles by introducing situations and encouraging the children to come up with solutions.
- Our coaches create opportunities for children to Think Independently through open-ended games and questions
- Soccer encourages Creativity by providing skills and freedom to explore different approaches to solving problems.
- Our games and adventures allow for quick Decision-Making and encourages learning through trial and error.
- We provide a safe, supportive environment to build Confidence in trying new and hard things.
At HappyFeet, we believe that every class is an opportunity for children to grow into Brave Creative Leaders. The ability to problem solve is one that will benefit the students for the rest of their lives.
