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Confident Problem Solvers

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Brennan Connor Mac Dhubhain Graves

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Confident Problem Solvers

Boost self-confidence through problem solving and brain games

This lesson is designed to enhance students' self-confidence through engaging problem-solving activities and brain games. The session starts with a video on the Circle of Control concept to help students focus on aspects they can control. This is followed by various brain games to boost logical thinking and a group problem-solving challenge. The lesson concludes with a reflection activity to reinforce self-confidence.

Audience

4th graders

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Boost self-confidence through problem solving and brain games

Materials

Circle of Control Activity For Kids Video, Printable Brain Games Worksheet, Group Problem-Solving Challenge Instructions, and Reflection and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction: Circle of Control

5 mins

  • Show the Circle of Control Activity For Kids video.
  • Discuss the concept and why it's important to focus on what we can control.

Step 2

Brain Games

15 mins

  • Hand out the Printable Brain Games Worksheet.
  • Have students work on brain games individually or in pairs.
  • Monitor and assist as needed.

Step 3

Group Problem-Solving Challenge

15 mins

  • Explain the group problem-solving challenge.
  • Break students into small groups.
  • Each group works together to solve a given problem.
  • Encourage teamwork and highlight moments of effective problem-solving.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 mins

  • Gather students for a discussion.
  • Use the reflection questions to prompt students to think about what they learned and how they felt during the activities.
  • Emphasize the connection between problem-solving and self-confidence.
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Worksheet

Brain Games Worksheet

A worksheet with a variety of brain games to enhance students' logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Solve this logic puzzle: What is the next number in the sequence 2, 4, 8, 16, __?

Think about the pattern in the sequence.







Memory challenge: List four objects you see in the classroom right now.








Riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it?

Think about objects you use daily.







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Worksheet

Group Problem Solving Challenge

Instructions for a group activity where students work together to solve a challenging problem.

Your group is trapped in a cave with a combination-locked door. Use the clues provided to figure out the combination and escape.








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Discussion

Reflection and Discussion

A discussion to help students reflect on their learning and how it has affected their self-confidence.

What was your favorite part of today's lesson?

Encourage students to share their enthusiasm about specific activities.







How did you feel when you solved a brain game or the group challenge?

Connect their successes to an increase in self-confidence.







What is one thing you learned about controlling what you can?

Reinforce the Circle of Control concept and its impact on problem-solving.







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