FREE Problem-Solving Sheets!
Help Me, Help You #1
It can be hard to know what to say when problem-solving a conflict or problem that occurs at school, especially at recess if you aren’t there to see it. Make sure everyone is calm enough to talk about it before engaging anyone in a conversation. A worksheet like this can get an older child thinking about their thoughts, feelings, intentions, and what can help next time they encounter a similar situation. Always talk it over and unpack what they’ve shared with you. There are many teachable moments in these important conversations!
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Help Me, Help You #2
Not every student can easily think about their thinking (metacognition). It’s important to have different ways to access these conversations. Sometimes, a more visual, reduced text approach helps more. You can also use these collaboratively with a student, writing down what they say and having them draw the faces. This way, you can prompt as needed, ask questions in different ways, roleplay responses, and support them as they need. Remember, the goal of discussing a problem is never to shame - but to build skills for both of you, for next time. Clean slate each day!
This organizer is free to use so long as proper attribution to (c) Kara Dymond 2020 remains visible.