Design thinking helps students understand a problem from the perspective of the people experiencing it, then develop and test possible solutions. In schools, it can support creativity, collaboration and practical problem-solving.
Choose a safe, age-appropriate challenge. Ask students to gather observations, define the problem, brainstorm different ideas and create a simple prototype. Encourage them to seek feedback and revise their work.
The teacher's role is to guide the process and help students explain their reasoning. Avoid focusing only on the final design; the questions, experiments and learning are also important.