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What should You do?A problem solver’s guide

By Ms. Winder

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Sometimes things can be confusing.

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Sometimes we need have problems. We need to use our brains to think about the answer.

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What steps do we take to solve problems?

1. Take a deep breath.

1. Think of the problem.

2. Think of the possibilities.

3. Make a choice.

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We will solve these problems together in our book.

We will tell what the problem is and….

Select a good choice of what to do.

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Problem #1

Ms. Winder is absent. She is sick or at a workshop. You have a substitute. What should you do?

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Solutions

1. Run and hit people?

2. Listen to your new teacher and know that everything is okay?

What should you do?

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Problem #2

You want pizza for lunch. But they only have sandwiches. What should you do?

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Solutions

1. Cry and hit people.

2. Take the chicken. It is still delicious and you know you could have pizza tomorrow.

What should you do?

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Problem #3

You had a rough day. You did not listen to the rules and now you cannot play in gym. What should you do?

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Solutions

1. Yell at your teachers and friends?

2. Sit quietly and wait. If you keep your hands and mouth quiet, you could play tomorrow.

What should you do?

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Problem #4

You want to have snack before lunch. What should you do?

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Solutions

1. Hit other students, run around, and yell until you get your snack?

2. Sit quietly, keep your hands, down and do your work?

What should you do?

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Remember…

We can make good choices.

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Just remember to follow these steps:

1. Take a deep breath.

1. Think of the problem.

2. Think of the possibilities.

3. Make a choice.

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Great Job!

The End!