Understand the Problem
What is the first THING you do when faced with a problem?
Take a deep, slow breath.
What do you gather when you have a problem?
Information
What is the term for coming up with as many ideas as possible?
Brainstorming.
The size of problem should match the size of the reaction. True or False?
True
What kind of room has no windows or doors?
A mushroom
What is the FIRST QUESTION you should ask when a problem happens?
What is the problem?
What questions do you ask to gather information?
Who? What? When? Where? Why?
Why is it important to evaluate the size of the problem?
So you can have an appropriate solution.
What does flexible thinking mean?
It means to adjust your plans when there is an unexpected change.
What is a tree's favorite drink?
Root beer!
Why is it important to break the problem into smaller parts?
To make it easier to understand the problem and manage it.
Why is it important to understand WHY the problem happened?
To better understand the cause and find the best solution.
What should you do if you can't think of any solutions?
Ask for help from friends, parents or case managers.
Why is flexible thinking important when solving a problem?
Many reasons. You tell me!
How do you FEEL when you have a problem?
Anxious, stressed, frustrated.
What can you do if you don't understand the problem?
Ask a friend, parent, teacher, case manager to explain the problem.
Why is it important to identify several solutions?
To find the best solution for you and the problem
Once you make a decision, what do you do?
Try it out.
Once you identify a few solutions, what do you do?
Look at the pros and cons of each solution before deciding which one is best for you.