Everyone wants a turn
You and a friend want to play with the same toy at the same time. What can you do to solve this problem?
You can take turns with the toy and even use a timer to make sure the turns are an equal amount of time.
Your friends are deciding on a game to play, but there are different preferences. How can everyone agree on a game to play together?
Take a vote or suggest playing a game that combines elements from everyone's favorite games. This way, everyone feels included and has fun.
The first step of solving a problem is saying what it is. Can you give me an example of a problem you have had with a friend?
Give an example of your choice.
You and your friend are building a tower out of blocks and another friend runs over and kicks down the tower. This is the third time he's done this and you are starting to get upset. What can you do?
Act it out!
Talk to your friend and ask him to stop.
Move to another activity.
Talk to your educator and explain what happened.
Invite your friend to play too and then maybe you could take turns knocking down the tower.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To get to the other side.
You are playing a game and your friend won't let you have a turn even though you've asked them multiple times. How does this make you feel? What can you do?
This makes me feel frustrated, annoyed.
I can go play somewhere else instead.
I can go and get a timer and ask my friend if we could use it to take turns fairly.
You are about to start a board game with a few friends but are having a hard time deciding who will go first. What can you do?
Roll a dice and whoever gets the highest number, goes first.
You can do rock, paper, scissors and whoever wins gets to go first.
The second step in the problem solving process is thinking of some solutions.
Can you give me an example of three solutions you have tried in the past when you've had a problem.
take turns
set a timer
rock paper scissors
roll dice
get an adult
say stop
ignore
leave the activity and play somewhere else
ask for help
You see your friend whispering to someone else and looking at you. When you come over to them they stop talking.
What should you do?
Why was 6 afraid of 7?
Because 7 8(ate) 9.
You are drawing a picture and really need the blue marker but your friend is currently using it.
You decide to grab it out of his hand without asking.
What might happen? What would be a better way to get the blue marker?
If you grab it out of his hand, he might become upset. He might also tell the teacher and get you in trouble.
You could let your friend know that you need the blue marker, they may give it to you right away. If they don't, you could suggest using a timer or use a different colour marker while you are waiting.
Your group is planning an outdoor activity, but there's a disagreement about whether to play in the park or the sports field. How can you come to a decision that everyone is happy with?
The group can take a vote or compromise by spending part of the time in the park and part of the time in the sports field. This way, everyone can enjoy both areas.
The group can take a vote or compromise by spending part of the time in the park and part of the time in the sports field. This way, everyone can enjoy both areas.
The third step in the problem solving process is thinking about if your solution would be safe and fair.
Can you think of a safe and fair way to decide who goes first in a game of monopoly?
roll dice-highest gets to go first
rock paper scissors-winner goes first
whoever's birthday is coming up next gets to go first.
You see some of your friends swinging on the swings at the park? You'd like to swing too but all of the swings are taken. What could you do?
Act it out!
Ask for a turn.
Come back later.
Where do cows go for entertainment?
The moooooooovies!
You've been waiting for a turn on the slide and are next in line. You're getting ready to go down the slide and at the last second your friend moves in front of you, pushing you out of the way. He laughs and slides down the slide before you.
How does this make you feel?
What can you do?
This makes me feel frustrated, angry.
Talk to your friend and tell them how you feel.
Tell an adult.
It's a PD day and your parents forget to bring you a lunch. What can you do?
Talk to your educator and explain that you forgot your lunch.
The final step in the problem solving process is giving the solutions a try.
Can you tell me what you would do if your solution didn't work the first time?
Try another solution.
Your friend blames you for losing in a game of soccer. What can you do?
Act it out!
Discuss what happened, learn from it, and plan for the next game. If they blame you, stay calm and focus on solutions.
Why did the cookie go to the doctor?
Because he was feeling crummy.
You are playing soccer but two of your friends keep passing back and forth to each other and not passing to you.
How does this make you feel?
What can you do about it?
Ask for a turn, put your hands up and say "hey! I'm open!"
Talk you your friends about it and let them know you want a turn.
If your friends still don't give you a turn, you can choose to go to a different activity.
Your classmate makes up a story about you that isn't true and tells everyone!
How does that make you feel?
What can you do?
Explain that the story is made up and isn't true. If they insist on the false story, stay truthful and consider talking to a teacher or parent.
What are all of the problem solving steps?
100 points per step.
Step 1- Say the problem. How am I feeling?
Step 2- Think of some solutions.
Step 3- Think, what would happen? Is it safe? Is it fair? How would everyone feel?
Step 4- Give it a try!
Your classmate is making fun of the way you look.
How can you respond?
Act it out!
Ignore the teasing and focus on what you like. If they persist, talk to a trusted adult.
What do you call an alligator in a vest?
An investigator.