Problem Solving

Reflection

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This activity gives you a chance to practice working with staff members around problem solving. Choose a staff member who comes to you with concerns about his or her classroom or who has a number of conflicts in the room regularly. Together, brainstorm problems that are most likely to occur during the activities and routines and identify ways to teach children to solve these problems. Work together to identify ways to teach children to solve each of the problems. To view examples, click on the Response Key (icon in the top right corner). After you have finished, reflect on the process. Follow-up to observe and provide feedback on how they are using the strategies. Think about how you can use this process with other staff members and how you can help staff members be intentional about supporting problem solving.

Activity/Routine	Typical Problems	Strategies for Teaching Problem Solving
Arrival	Sometimes children get upset when a favorite area of the program is closed (e.g., video games in school-age programs, water table in early childhood programs).	Help the child identify their feelings and think of solutions. For example, pick another area to play or write a request for the area to be open tomorrow.
Free Play	Sometimes children get upset when there is a new toy and not enough for all the children to play with them.	Help the child identify their feelings and think of solutions. For example, pick a different toy, take turns, ask a teacher for help, play together.
Group Activities
Sports/Movement
Snack/Meals
Outdoor Play
Departure
Other

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