Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn and practice a five-step problem-solving process by defining each step, applying it to a real-life scenario, and incorporating social thinking skills like perspective-taking and recognizing others’ viewpoints.
Adding social thinking supports empathy, helps students understand and consider multiple perspectives, and strengthens collaborative decision-making and conflict resolution alongside structured problem-solving.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Problem-Solving Steps
10 minutes
Step 3
Practice with Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down and Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Problem Solving
Agenda
What Is Problem Solving?
The 5 Steps of Problem Solving
Simple Examples
Warm-Up Discussion

Worksheet


Activity


Journal

