Problem Solving
What types of problems do we have?
Small, medium, large
If you play a game that your friend wants to play, are you being flexible?
Yes
When we do things that are expected, what types of thoughts do others have?
Positive, and/or comfortable
Is it normal to have conflicts?
yes
What happens when we follow the group plan at school?
Others have positive thoughts
You can't find your favorite shoes. What size of the problem is this and what can you do to solve it?
Small problem, wear another pair
What does Rock Brain do?
He gets your brain stuck on an idea.
When we do things that are unexpected, what kinds of thoughts do others have?
Uncomfortable
Name one step to resolving a conflict with a friend?
you can:
calm down, apologize, talk it out, or move on
Name one way to not follow the group plan, how does this make others feel?
Not play jeopardy, and will make them sad or uncomfortable, or frustrated
While out trick-or-treating, Dylan ran ahead to a house on the next street and now he can't find his parents. What size problem is this and what are two possible solutions to this problem.
This is a medium problem.
Find an adult.
Tell about a time that you defeated Rock Brain
Talk about a time that you changed your mind about something
Is interrupting your friend so you can talk first, expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Name one way to de-escalate a problem
Take a deep breath
make a deal
Talk it out
Let it go
What is the group plan today?
To play Jeopardy
Jillian sees her friend Caroline out trick-or-treating and notices that they are wearing the same costume. She is disappointed. What size of the problem is this and what are two possible solutions?
small problem
Will others have positive thoughts about you when you use your Superlex power?
Yes!
Tell about a time when you did something that was expected at home. How did your parents feel?
They felt happy
If you threaten someone when you're arguing, will it escalate or de-escalate the problem?
Escalate
When is it okay to not follow the group plan?
When others are doing something that will hurt them or you (emotionally or physically)
Name 3 steps to solving a problem
identify the size of the problem,
ask for help if needed,
take a deep breath
What is Superflex's power?
He is a flexible thinker!
He can prevent his brain from getting stuck on thinking about something one way-his way!
Tell about a time when someone did something that was unexpected, how did it make you feel?
Uncomfortable
Name one way to help yourself calm down when you're super upset.
Take a walk
take 3 breaths
count to 10
Tell me about a time that you followed the group plan even though you didn't want to. How did it make you and others feel.
Open ended