Lesson Plan
Solve-It Routine Plan
Students will practice the 4-step Solve-It routine—Pause, Name the Problem, Brainstorm Choices, Agree & Try—by resolving at least two peer scenarios through role-play with minimal adult prompting.
Teaching explicit problem-solving steps builds students’ social-emotional skills, empowers them to resolve conflicts respectfully, and reduces classroom disruptions by promoting independence.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Quick Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Model & Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Paired Role-Play with Coaching
20 minutes
Step 4
Debrief & Challenge
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Solve-It Problem Solving Steps
Step 1: Pause
Step 2: Name the Problem
Step 3: Brainstorm Choices
Step 4: Agree & Try
Practice Scenario 1
Practice Scenario 2
Remember & Use Your Steps
Game
Answer Key
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