Be a Problem Solver

How should you say a problem?

• Calmly. Without blame words. In a respectful way.

• Loudly. With blame words. In an angry way.

• Quietly. Without any words. In a shy way.

• Quickly. With many words. In a confusing way.

What are some ways you know to solve a problem?

• Take turns. Share. Apologize.

• Ignore the problem. Walk away. Blame others.

• Shout. Argue. Fight.

• Cry. Complain. Get angry.

How do you know what solution to choose?

• Think about what works best for the situation.

• Choose the first idea that comes to mind.

• Pick the solution that makes you happy.

• Ignore the problem and hope it goes away.

What can you do to solve a problem you cause by accident?

• Apologize. Think about what the other person might want.

• Ignore it. Pretend it didn't happen.

• Blame someone else. Get angry.

• Run away. Hide.

Clea loves reading comic books. In the library, she sees a brand-new comic book. She can't wait to check it out! She steps closed to get the book, but before she can reach for it, Rachel takes it off the shelf.

What’s the problem Clea faces in the library?

• Raquel took the comic book Clea wanted to check out.

• Clea lost her library card.

• Clea can't find any comic books.

• Raquel doesn't like comic books.

Clea loves reading comic books. In the library, she sees a brand-new comic book. She can't wait to check it out! She steps closed to get the book, but before she can reach for it, Rachel takes it off the shelf.

How do you think Clea feels when Raquel takes the comic book?

• Upset. Mad.

• Happy. Excited.

• Confused. Curious.

• Scared. Nervous.

Clea loves reading comic books. In the library, she sees a brand-new comic book. She can't wait to check it out! She steps closed to get the book, but before she can reach for it, Rachel takes it off the shelf.

What should Clea do before starting to solve the problem?

• Feel calm.

• Get angry.

• Cry.

• Run away.

Clea loves reading comic books. In the library, she sees a brand-new comic book. She can't wait to check it out! She steps closer to get the book, but before she can reach for it, Rachel takes it off the shelf.

What could Clea say to Rachel to express her feelings?

• "I was really looking forward to reading that comic book. Could we share it?"

• "Why did you take that book? It's mine!"

• "I don't care, you can have it."

• "I'm going to tell the librarian!"

Clea loves reading comic books. In the library, she sees a brand-new comic book. She can't wait to check it out! She steps closer to get the book, but before she can reach for it, Rachel takes it off the shelf.

What is a good way for Clea to calm down if she feels upset?

• Take deep breaths and count to ten.

• Yell at Rachel.

• Leave the library immediately.

• Ignore Rachel and find another book.

Clea loves reading comic books. In the library, she sees a brand-new comic book. She can't wait to check it out! She steps closer to get the book, but before she can reach for it, Rachel takes it off the shelf.

What could Clea do if Rachel refuses to share the comic book?

• Ask the librarian for help.

• Grab the book from Rachel.

• Leave the library and go home.

• Start crying loudly.