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Problem Solving Skills for Home and School Lesson PlanProblem Solving Skills for Home and School Lesson Plan
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Education Foundation of Sarasota County
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
1 hr
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Collaborative Learning
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Problem Solving Skills for Home and School

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Dr. Seuss' The Zax has a lesson to teach tweens and teens about the importance of problem-solving skills. After viewing the short video, groups identify conflicts that may occur at home, in school or in the community. They then brainstorm strategies that can use to resolve these conflicts.

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, relationship skills, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, conflict, conflict resolution, emotions, emotional development, identifying emotions, compromises, responsibility, coping skills

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups post their problem-solving strategies and then ask the whole class to compare the lists

Classroom Considerations

  • Neither the SEL Wheel nor the Problem-Solving Wheel is included in the resource

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  • The lesson underscores the importance of developing problem-solving skills

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