Unit 4: Problem Solving

Unit 4: Problem Solving

March 13 - April 14


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Lesson 16: STEP by Step

In this lesson, students will learn a new process for solving problems called STEP.


You Can Try This at Home

Ask your child if they can recall what each letter in STEP stands for. (S: Say the problem, T: Think of solutions, E: Explore the outcomes, P: Pick a solution.)


Lesson 17: S - Say the Problem

In this lesson, students will learn how to say a problem by thinking about what each person wants or needs.


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Ask your child how they would say a problem respectfully, without blaming anyone.

 

Lesson 18: T - Think and E - Explore

In this lesson, students will learn to analyze possible solutions to a problem by considering whether each solution gives each person what they want.


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Ask your child to explain how they would decide whether a solutions works for each person involved in a problem.

 

Lesson 19: P - Pick a Solution

In this lesson, students will learn to pick a solution to a problem by either finding a compromise or by showing kindness.


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Ask your child to explain what a compromise is.

 

Lesson 20: Solving a Problem

In this lesson, students will apply the STEP process to show what they know about problem-solving.


You Can Try This at Home

Ask your child to tell you how they and their partner solved the problem that Jase and Lila had while playing tag.


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