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Elementary Problem-Solving Poster
Elementary school counselors, social workers, and psychologists play a critical role in teaching students essential life skills, and problem-solving is at the heart of these. This blog post provides a detailed lesson plan centered around the “Elementary Problem-Solving Poster,” a tool designed to guide students through the steps of effective problem-solving.
Lesson Plan Overview
Duration : 30 minutes
Materials : “ Elementary Problem-Solving Poster ” printable, writing materials
Objective : To teach students a structured approach to solving problems, enhancing their critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Preparation Steps
- Download and print the “Elementary Problem-Solving Poster” for each student.
- Prepare a classroom setting conducive to discussion and individual reflection.
Lesson Execution
- Introduction to Problem-Solving (5 minutes) : Begin with a discussion about problem-solving and why it’s an important skill.
- Exploring the Problem-Solving Steps (10 minutes) : Distribute the posters and walk students through each step: Identify the problem, Decide if you need help, Brainstorm solutions, Choose the best solution, and Review the outcome.
- Interactive Activity (10-15 minutes) : Have students think of a problem they’ve encountered and use their posters to explore the steps. Encourage them to write/draw their thoughts.
- Group Discussion and Reflection (5 minutes) : Facilitate a group discussion about the process. Encourage students to share their experiences and reflect on each of the steps.
The “ Elementary Problem-Solving Poster ” provides a simple yet effective framework for teaching problem-solving skills. By equipping students with this step-by-step approach, educators can foster independent thinking and resilience, crucial for their academic and personal growth.
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Teaching problem-solving strategies and want something visual for your students to refer to? Then look no further than this poster set!
Each poster explains the strategy and provides an example to model the strategy.
This set of 10 posters includes the following:
- Draw a diagram or picture
- Guess and check
- Working backwards
- Find a pattern or rule
- Create a chart or table
- Use materials (act it out)
- What is important?
- Make a list
- Smaller part of a larger problem
- Simplify the problem
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Social Problem Solving Posters {FREE}
By thisreadingmama 9 Comments
A few months ago, I shared a simple problem solving chart for kids . While this chart works well at home, it might not be large enough for a classroom wall, so I created some social problem solving posters {free} that are larger and clearer to see from across the room.
Posters like these plus MANY more can be found in our Social Emotional Learning Visuals Pack .
*This post contains affiliate links. **The free download can be found towards the end of this post. Just click on the teal download button.
FREE Social Problem Solving Posters
The idea behind these social problem solving posters is to
- prevent unnecessary tattling by
- giving kids strategies and steps they can try when they have a problem with another peer
You can read more about how to use and teach these problem solving steps in my coping strategies post , but the idea is to start with #1: Say, “Please stop _______,” naming the specific behavior.
If step #1 doesn’t help, there are a few other steps the child can use, like ignore the behavior, walk away, or get help from a grown-up.
When a learner in my classroom {I taught K & 1st grades} would “tell” on another student, I would usually ask, “What did (s)he say when you asked him/her to stop?” If I got the blank stare, I knew the learner had skipped step #1.
Of course, there are exceptions to these steps, like being punched by another student. But for the most part, these steps are a great way to help equip young learners with life-long skills.
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August 23, 2016 at 9:31 am
I love these! I think it’s so important to give kids strategies that empower them to handle situations themselves when possible. I’m going to print them out and use them at home with my four-year-old. Thanks.
August 26, 2016 at 1:26 am
Thanks so much for sharing. Hopefully it will help my kiddos to understand how to ask for help and solve problems.
April 14, 2017 at 11:23 pm
Thanks for sharing !
June 11, 2017 at 5:40 pm
These are amazing!!!! Can’t wait to use them on Monday!!!!!
August 14, 2017 at 1:04 pm
Thank you for your generosity!
March 31, 2019 at 2:08 pm
Thank you for these posters, i am always looking for more than one way to deal with social problems. Yes, I would like to see what else you have. Thanks again!
January 2, 2020 at 9:54 am
I am looking forward to using the resources in my Program.Thank you for your generosity.
January 7, 2020 at 7:16 am
You’re welcome! 🙂
March 4, 2021 at 3:29 pm
This is so helpful,thank you for sharing it!
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Our peaceful problem-solving poster from seal resources is a great way to create a display to remind children of these steps to avoid big arguments! We also have a wide range of social and emotional learning resources available across the Twinkl website, including; Emotions Board Game.
Think about how you did it Check if things are OK FOR THOSE TIMES WHEN YOU JUST CAN'T HELP FALLING OUT! We know how we feel We feel calm enough
SEAL initiative includes materials to train all staff in the school community to model and 'scaffold' these skills, so that ... there are a number of 'whole-school' materials such as posters, photographs and protocols (e.g. for conflict management and problem-solving) which are designed to offer a set of ...
Think about how you did it Check if things are OK FOR THOSE TIMES WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO! READY STEADY Are you calm enough to think clearly?
Peaceful problem solving This poster provides a reminder of the SEAL approach to resolving conflicts within the school. Circle time This poster is an aid to those who use circle time and provides useful reminders for children to ensure the sessions are positive and productive. The Fight This is a copy of The Fight by L. S. Lowry.
We feel calm enough to think together. Are you ready to think together? STEADY. Take it in turns to talk about what went wrong. Don't butt in when it's not your turn. Think of ideas together. Choose one idea. GO. Try out your idea!
Our peaceful problem-solving poster, from our SEAL resources, is a great way to create a display to remind children of these steps to avoid big arguments! What is SEAL? SEAL stands for social and emotional aspects of learning. It aims to help children understand their emotions and how to control them to promote an effective learning environment ...
It aims to help children understand their emotions and how to control them to promote an effective learning environment, positive behaviour, regular attendance, and emotional well-being in schools. Use our peaceful problem-solving poster and SEAL resources to create displays that educate your students. The above video is from a third-party source.
Clearly define the different areas of your classroom with our fab range of display banners. Use this Getting On and Falling Out Display Banner to signpost a display on peaceful problem-solving and understanding why friends fall out, and to make your classroom display that bit more lovely and colourful!This peaceful problem-solving poster is a ...
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Two different colored versions of this poster. BENEFITS: When you teach your students to problem solve using these steps, they are less likely to come to you to problem solve for them, and more likely to problem solve with the actual student. These steps will help your students gain the confidence they need in order to problem solve on their own!
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Support educators and learners to focus tightly on specific skill steps of Problem Solving by displaying these themed posters, including reflection questions at all steps. The posters reflect the four stages of progression in this skill. This resource can be used either in print or in its interactive version with built-in hyperlinks to the Universal Framework for essential skills.
Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL) by the Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Team at Children's Services, Future House, Bolling Road, Bradford ... Make use of the problem solving poster if you wish. Saying 'hello' pen pictures Explain to the children that the group is going to make a special drawing together. Each ...
Objective: To teach students a structured approach to solving problems, enhancing their critical thinking and decision-making skills. Preparation Steps. Download and print the "Elementary Problem-Solving Poster" for each student. Prepare a classroom setting conducive to discussion and individual reflection. Lesson Execution.
Peaceful problem solving posters. These two posters, designed for primary age students in the U.K., support children in using a structured problem solving process, both individually and when in conflict with another student. Format: pdf. Publisher: Department for Education Primary National Strategy's Behaviour and Attendance Pilot (UK)
Then look no further than this poster set! Each poster explains the strategy and provides an example to model the strategy. This set of 10 posters includes the following: Draw a diagram or picture. Guess and check. Working backwards. Find a pattern or rule. Create a chart or table. Use materials (act it out)
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If so, here is a set of posters outlining the steps in the problem solving process. They come in handy for students to reference throughout a math lesson! This file is a pdf containing 5 posters: Title ("How to Solve a Math Problem"), Step 1: Understand the Problem, Step 2: Make a Plan, Step 3: Carry out the Plan, Step 4: Look Back and Reflect.
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The idea behind these social problem solving posters is to. You can read more about how to use and teach these problem solving steps in my coping strategies post, but the idea is to start with #1: Say, "Please stop _______," naming the specific behavior. If step #1 doesn't help, there are a few other steps the child can use, like ignore ...
These colourful display posters feature a series of lovely hand-drawn images to illustrate your teaching on different problem solving maths strategies. Great for enhancing your classroom, for general display, or as discussion prompts. Tags in this resource: child-automatic-drawing.pngdab-pattern-2.pngchild-at-computer-with-question-mark.pngPlastic-Counters.pngTens-Frames-Four-Black-and-White ...