THE PROBLEM SOLVING CHALLENGE!
A fast-paced, creative workshop where pupils tackle imaginative challenges and find inventive solutions.
The crew has been assembled. The maps are drawn. It’s time to set sail on a pirate quest in search of adventure, new lands and buried treasure.
But this is no ordinary journey.
Along the way, pupils are faced with a series of unexpected challenges — cryptic clues to decipher, obstacles to overcome and problems that need solving quickly and creatively.
From navigating treacherous terrain to unlocking mysterious treasure chests, every step of the journey requires careful thinking, adaptability and imagination.
Through a series of fast-paced, hands-on challenges, pupils are encouraged to test ideas, try different approaches and discover that there is often more than one way to solve a problem.
The workshop creates a fun, supportive environment where pupils can take risks, think creatively and build confidence in their ability to figure things out.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Taking on the challenge
stepping into an adventurous, story-led environment
tackling a series of imaginative problems and scenarios
Developing problem solving skills
exploring different ways to approach a challenge
testing ideas and adapting when things don’t go to plan
testing and refining ideas to find effective solutions
Thinking creatively
using imagination to generate solutions
discovering that problems can have multiple answers
thinking flexibly when the first idea doesn’t work
Building confidence through challenge
taking risks in a supportive environment
developing resilience when facing uncertainty
who it’s for
Suitable for KS1 and KS2, with activities adapted to suit the age, stage and needs of each group.
The workshop is particularly effective for developing creative thinking, problem solving and adaptability.
HOW IT WORKS
Led by experienced ACTivate facilitators, the workshop is highly interactive and designed to build confidence through participation and challenge.
Pupils are guided through a series of structured but creative tasks, encouraging them to explore ideas, test solutions and reflect on what works and why.
The emphasis is on process rather than perfect answers, helping pupils feel confident in experimenting and thinking independently.
WORKSHOP FORMATS
This workshop can be delivered in a range of formats to suit your timetable and cohort:
Half-day workshop
• Up to 3 hours (flexible to fit your school day)
• Suitable for one class or multiple groups
Full-day workshop
• Up to 6 hours (adaptable to your timetable)
• Allows for deeper exploration and extended creative work
Whole year / multi-group delivery
• Suitable for larger cohorts
• Multiple facilitators can work with groups simultaneously where needed
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