The focus at this step is just to generate as many solutions as possible, not to evaluate solutions. In the beginning, you may need to help them with solutions. Step 3: Come up with Solutions. Encourage children think of as many solutions as possible. For example: “I want to use the red crayon,” instead of, “they won’t share the red crayon.” Help children to reframe the problem so it is defined as their problem, not someone else’s problem. Step 2: What is the Problem? Ask children to describe what the problem is. Practice ways to calm down, like taking three deep breaths. Step 1: How do you feel? Calm down. Ask the children to identify how they felt or how they might feel if this problem happened to them. Work through the problem with the children using the five problem solving steps. Pick an example of a problem the children shared. Introduce and briefly explain each of the problem-solving steps. You can add your own examples of problems you have had or problems you have observed in the classroom.Įxplain to the children that they can become expert problem solvers by using five problem solving steps. Introduce the topic of 'problems.' Ask children to share problems they have had recently.

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It can be adapted, however for other ages. By teaching children basic problem solving steps and providing opportunities for them to practice this skill, children can become competent problem solvers. This activity is written for children ages 4-6 for a child care setting, preschool, kindergarten or in the home. Lesson Plan: Solving Problems Peacefully Background & Learning Outcomes: Did it solve the problem? If the solution does not solve the problem, you can try one of the other solutions you came up with. Step Five: Try the Solution – Choose a solution. Is the solution fair? How will everyone feel? Is the solution safe? A safe solution means no one will be hurt or upset. Step Four: What would happen? – Think about what would happen if you chose each of the solutions you came up with. The more problems you solve, the easier it is to think of solutions. A solution might work one time but not another time. Step Three: Come up with Solutions – It is helpful to think of as many different solutions to the problem as possible. Why do you feel angry or upset? Remember this problem belongs to you, not other people. Step Two: What is the Problem? – We need to know what the problem is before we can solve it. There are different ways to calm down we could take a break, take three deep breaths, use ' milkshake breathing '. Before we can solve our problem, we need to know how we are feeling and calm down. – Often when we encounter a problem, we feel frustrated or angry. Even young children can be taught to solve their problems peacefully with these 5 steps:

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