Identifying Problems and Solutions

Susie was eating her breakfast when she saw a spider. She jumped up and her milk spilled everywhere. Susie was so upset that she had to clean it all up. What was the problem in the text?

• Spilling milk

• Getting a bad grade

• Dropping an ice-cream cone

• Moving to a new school

Someone left the gate open and the neighbors dog ran away. We had to run inside and get dog treats to get him back inside! Luckily he was hungry and the dog treats helped get the dog back. What was the solution to the problem of the dog running away?

• Calling the dog's name

• Using a comb

• Using dog treats

• Buying a new dog

Grace, Daniel, and Jackson are discussing ways to improve their grades. Grace suggests studying more, Daniel thinks about skipping the test, Jackson considers turning in the same assignment, and they all ponder asking for extra credit. What would be the best solution for them?

• Studying more

• Skipping the test

• Turning in the same assignment

• Asking for extra credit

Imagine this, Grace, Michael, and Abigail! Harold is moving to a new school and he's feeling a bit nervous. What do you think is one of the ways that could help Harold feel better about this big change?

• Talking to his parents about his feelings

• Just ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Deciding not to go to the new school at all

• Doing absolutely nothing about it

Imagine you're at recess and you notice Sarah sitting all alone. What could you, Priya and Noah do to make her recess more fun?

• Join her and start a fun conversation

• Leave her alone

• Tell her to stop crying

• Ignore her

Oh no! Luna accidentally spilled some milk while having breakfast. Samuel and Anika are helping her clean it up. What do they use to clean up the spilled milk?

• They use a comb

• They use a paper towel

• They use a sponge

• They use a broom

Imagine Mia, Benjamin, and Anika are at an ice-cream parlor. Benjamin is worried about his ice-cream falling off the cone. What could be another fun solution to prevent Benjamin's ice-cream from dropping?

• Mia suggests buying a new cone

• Anika suggests holding it more carefully

• Benjamin thinks about not eating ice-cream

• They all consider using a spoon

Abigail, Liam, and James are feeling a bit down. What could be a fun solution to uplift their mood?

• Having a friendly chat with them

• Letting them be

• Ignoring their feelings

• Encouraging them to cry more

Abigail, Evelyn, and Oliver are starting a new school and they are a bit nervous. What could be a fun solution to help them feel better about this big change?

• Planning a visit to the new school together

• Deciding not to go to the new school

• Ignoring their feelings and hoping they go away

• Doing nothing and just waiting for the first day of school

Harper, Sophia, and Isla are excited about starting a new school! What could be a fun way for them to prepare?

• Creating a cool plan together

• Not doing anything

• Ignoring the problem

• Forgetting about the new school