Problem Solving scenarios
Carol tripped Henry because she was so mad at him for bossing her around and talking about her. What did Carol do that made the conflict worse ?
What clues would let you know that someone might need help?
How can mistakes be good?
mistakes can be learning opportunities.
What is a roadblock
Something that gets in the way of achieving a goal is called a roadblock.
what is perspective?
A perspective is how someone thinks or feels about something based on experience or personal preference.
George is mad at Fred because he tripped over his backpack and broke his earpods. Fred does not understand that he caused George’s earpods to break. George says, “If you come near my backpack again I will punch you in the face you little punk.” What 2 things did George do that made the conflict worse?
What are some ways you could help a new student who encounters this problem at school?
What is a growth mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that your brain can grow and change.
what is an internal roadblock and example
something within your control that gets in the way of a goal.
coping strategies for being frustrated
You are at school. You are missing your favorite pen and your calculator. You see a calculator that looks like your calculator on another student’s desk. What do you do?
Use a calm voice and ask a teacher for help.
Walk away and take a break because you are angry. When you feel calm, ask a teacher for help.
why did we talk about celebrities who are perfect ?
What are some things you can do to grow your brain?
Try new and challenging things
Ask questions
Make mistakes and try again
what is an external roadblock and example?
something that is out of your control that gets in the way of your goal
what is perspective taking?
Perspective-taking is the process of being able to identify and understand another person's feelings, thoughts, needs, and wants.
You are at school. Another student just made fun of your shoes What do you do?
why should you anticipate roadblocks and plan responses to them?
makes you more likely to achieve goals.
what can be bad about a growth mindset
what is an if then plan?
If- a cue you react to
Then - a specific action
How can perspective-taking help in a conflict?
seeing the other persons side
Everyone is making fun of a classmates outfit. what do you do?
what's my name and how many kids do i have?
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What happens in your brain when you’re learning?
how do you remember your plan?
write it down
hang it up
practice it
what are strategies to help resolve conflict?
talk respectfully
perspective taking
calm down