This unit of the Flexible Learning System (FLS) provides instruction for adults in helping children develop problem solving skills and attitudes, with particular emphasis on shifting the responsibility of solving classroom problems from teacher to children. Problems are treated as opportunities to learn in which individuals or groups want something changed, are personally affected, and are in a position to assume responsibility for solving the problems. Problems in the cognitive, social and personal domains are considered. Skills in problem identification and clarification, idea generation, implementation of solutions, and evaluation of results are explored. More than half of the book is devoted to teaching techniques for guiding children in problem solving activity. Techniques are grouped under "tuning in,""drawing out," guiding, and supporting the creation of possible solutions. Skills involve listening, paraphrasing, questioning, creating analogies and imagery, and connecting creations to reality. Thought problems, recognition of examples, recall of experiences, observations of children, classroom practice, and role play are embedded in 26 activities. Examples of classroom problems are interspersed among the activities. Related FLS units: "Helping Children Develop Healthy Self-Concepts"; "Understanding Children's Play Through Observation"; "Managing the Preschool Classroom"; "Communicating and Working with Parents." (Author/SB)