The “Challenge Dice” is a variable-length task for children ages 6 and up that develops their cognitive flexibility. If they get stuck on a task, the children roll a special die containing instructions such as “Draw it!” or “Ask for help!” This encourages them to try different approaches and use different strategies instead of giving up. By reducing the fear of making mistakes, this playful exercise also builds their problem-solving confidence, creativity, and teaches children that there can be multiple solutions to a problem. The goal is to develop cognitive flexibility playfully and engagingly.
Skill focus
Primary Skill Focus
- Flexibility
Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus
- Creativity
- Problem-solving
- Curiosity, sense of wonder and openness
| Age group | Student number | Duration |
| 6 + years old | class size | variable |
Proposed step by step implementation of the learning activity
- Students work individually or in pairs to solve tasks related to the lesson content.
- When the teacher signals, regardless of whether the student is on the right track or not in completing the task, they have to roll the Challenge Cube.
- Based on the result, they apply another strategy and try the task again.
- The teacher observes throughout the process but does not give direct answers; rather, they support independent problem-solving.
- At the end of the lesson, a short discussion can take place: Which challenge helped you the most? How did it feel to try again?