UH-OH! Creative Problems for Curious Kids

UH-OH! Creative Problems for Curious Kids

Can You Make It Work?

ISBN: 979-8-3507-6971-5
By: Hazeltine, Chris

ABOUT THE BOOK

UH-OH! Creative Problems for Curious Kids: Can You Make It Work? What happens when a sandwich is too tall, a robot gets caught in the rain, or a train needs a way across a gap? UH-OH! Creative Problems for Curious Kids: Can You Make It Work? invites children ages 4–8 to become inventors, designers, and creative problem-solvers through 30 imaginative drawing challenges. Organized into three progressively challenging levels—Fix It!, Anything But…, and Use This!—the book encourages children to think beyond obvious answers, explore alternatives, and develop original solutions. Each activity presents a playful problem and leaves room for children to draw their own ideas rather than follow predetermined instructions. With engaging black-and-white illustrations, an accessible format, and an emphasis on imagination over perfection, this interactive activity book supports creative thinking, flexible problem-solving, and independent exploration. There are no single right answers—just curious minds, big ideas, and endless possibilities!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris Hazeltine

Chris Hazeltine is a writer, curriculum designer, and retired educator whose career has focused on helping students become confident, independent, and creative thinkers. His professional experience includes teaching English and writing, serving in school leadership, and teaching at the college level. Throughout his career, Mr. Hazeltine has emphasized inquiry-based learning, creative problem-solving, and educational experiences that encourage students to explore possibilities rather than simply arrive at predetermined answers. His UH-OH! Creative Problems for Curious Kids series brings that philosophy to younger learners through playful, open-ended drawing challenges that invite children to imagine, experiment, invent, and discover their own solutions. He believes that some of the most meaningful learning begins with a simple question: “What could you try?”