Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Introduce students to basic problem-solving steps and perspective taking through an interactive icebreaker, scenario worksheet, and decision-making game to practice expected behaviors.

Building foundational problem-solving and perspective-taking skills helps students navigate social challenges, understand others’ feelings, and respond appropriately in real-life situations.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce Problem Solving Steps

7 minutes

Step 3

Worksheet Activity: Identifying Problems

8 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Game: What Would You Do?

7 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Session 1: Introduction

Icebreaker: Emotion Charades

Why Recognize Emotions?

4 Steps to Problem Solving

Step 1: Identify the Problem

Step 2: Brainstorm Solutions

Step 3: Choose the Best Solution

Step 4: Act & Reflect

Example Scenario

Activity: Identifying Problems

Game: What Would You Do?

Session Summary

Reflection & Next Steps

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Script

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Activity

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Game

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Rubric

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Solve It Together

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