Planning facts for kids

People look at a plan-board. They talk about what needs to be done, who will do it, and when. Even with computers, it's important to discuss plans together as a team.

Planning is how people and groups figure out what they want to do and how to do it. It means thinking ahead about what needs to happen. Then, they make a detailed step-by-step plan.

Everyone plans in some way, even if they don't realize it. It's a basic part of being smart and organized. For big groups and governments, planning is a very important job.

What is Planning?

Planning helps you decide what the future should look like. It's different from just guessing what will happen. When you plan, you set goals and figure out the best way to reach them.

How Planning Works

Planning involves creating documents, drawing diagrams, and having meetings. These help everyone understand the goals and the steps to take. The way planning is done can change depending on the situation. For example, planning a birthday party is different from planning a school project.

Planning vs. Self-Organization

Sometimes, things can get organized on their own without a strict plan. This is called self-organization. It's like when a group of friends naturally figures out who will do what for a game, without anyone telling them. But for big or important tasks, a clear plan is usually needed.

Images for kids

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  The Striatum; part of the basal ganglia; neural pathways between the striatum and the frontal lobe have been implicated in planning function.

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  Animation of a four disc version of the Tower of Hanoi.

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  Screenshot of the PEBL psychology software running the Tower of London test

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  Example of planning process framework.

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  If you've got no plan nothing can go wrong. Sign Tangentyere Council, Alice Springs

See also

In Spanish: Planeamiento para niños