What do you do when you lose to a strong opponent in a game? Some people may give up right away, thinking, "I can't do it." But many people change their equipment, find a different path, or practice several times. Life is a little bit like a game.
Good grades matter, but there is something useful to learn even before that: what to do when things do not go well. That skill helps with study, friendships, games, programming, and later work too.
Strategy #1: Divide into smaller pieces
The big problem is that it's too strong if you look at it as is. If you think, "I'm not good at math," "I'm slow at typing," or "I'm afraid of presentations," I don't know where to start. In such cases, break the problem into smaller parts. For mathematics, it is divided into "reading sentences," "creating equations," and "calculating." For typing, divide it into "memorize the home position" and "practice for just one minute." If you make it smaller, you can see the first step.
Strategy #2: Make notes of your failures
Errors are common in programming. Errors don't mean you're no good. This is a hint that if you fix this, it might work. It's the same in life. I forgot something, had to stop at a presentation, and couldn't communicate well with my friends. Don't stop there, instead turn it into a memo saying, "Next time, I'll look at my bag the day before," "Write the first sentence on paper," and "I'll rephrase it in shorter words."
Strategy #3: Use your favorite tools
Each person has their own tools that are easy to use. Some people find it easier to think about things when they write them down on paper, while others find it easier to organize their feelings when they type them on a computer. Another option is to have the AI come up with an idea and then translate it into your own words. The important thing is not to leave everything to the tools, but to use them to think for yourself.
Small strategies you can do today Choose one thing that isn't going well and try one of the following: "break it down into smaller pieces", "make a note of your failures", or "use a tool".
At Digital Kodomo BASE, we create time for children to find their own strategies using computers, AI, and programming. It's okay if you're not good at it from the beginning. Let's start by trying something small.