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Objectives. This research describes the different stages of problem solving that occur while primary school children solve a mathematic problem. In addition, the research also describes the perception of feelings in the different stages of problem solving. Earlier researches has shown that the process of problem solving consists of a variety of stages, where the solver has to associate earlier information in new ways. Earlier researches has also noticed that dur-ing the process of problem solving, varieties of feelings occur – both positive and negative. Methods. The method used in this research was a qualitative approach by observing six pri-mary school children, who solved an open-ended question in pairs. The research data used was recorded videoconferences in which I observed the different stages and variety of feel-ings through problem solving. I described the different stages of problem solving through a case study. In addition, I drew attention to the feelings risen in different stages of the problem solving. Results and conclusions. In this research, it was noted that the process of problem solving among primary school children is a three-staged process. The stages partially overlapped. The children began the process by analyzing the problem. Then they engineered and pre- pared the answer to the problem. These two stages were difficult to separate from each other. Feelings observed throughout the research were mainly joy and frustration. When the children learned a new answer to the problem or received positive feedback, they felt joy.