In today’s crazy world, it is so important that we provide kids with the proper tools for becoming independent problem solvers. I know that it has always been important, but nowadays it seems like the problem is getting worse. Children just don't know how to solve simple problems, along with the fact that "bullying" has become a more common problem. I don't know, and I sure don't want to debate the issue, but I want kids to have strategies that will help them learn, or at least try to learn, to solve their own problems. They need to have the proper tools to help them, which I'm not so sure they are being provided as often as they should be, if at all.
I guess I could get a little carried away on the subject, but anyways, I put together this “What to Do When Someone Bugs You” packet several years ago. It is a packet that I have used to help students learn some problem-solving strategies for when there is someone bothering them. With the new school year starting soon, along with seeing the need for kids to have this kind of information, I decided to write this blog post.My "What to Do When Someone Bugs You" packet is a resource that can be used as classroom posters and/or put together in a classroom book. There are four steps/strategies in this problem-solving packet. As this resource is used students learn to identify the problem, learn a helpful strategy, and then learn what to do if that strategy doesn't work. The last resort being to tell the teacher or an adult if none of the other strategies work, or if there is an emergency.
This isn't a resource just for the beginning of the school year. It really is a good resource to use/review when you see that students are struggling with relationships. The first clue is a lot of tattling (Ex. He won't leave me alone. She hurt my feelings.etc.). Problem-solving strategies are one of those things that young children need to be reminded of often. That is because they need to learn when to use them. Referring back to the posters allows students to think of new situations in which they can be applied.
If you are interested in this packet you can purchase it from my TpT Store. I've included the link below. I've also included my store link in case you would like to check out some of my other products.
Mrs. Navarre's TpT Store
