DMPS Problem Solving Core Counseling
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Grade
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Objective
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ASCA Standards
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Materials & Resources
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Identify situations in which problem-solving is required
Identify size of the problem (i.e. kid sized vs adult sized) and determine when adult help is needed Identify multiple strategies to solve a problem |
C:A1.5
A:A2.3: PS:B1.5 PS:B1.3 |
Building Resiliency Problem Solving Activity 1 p. 83
Big vs Small Problem Sort - DMPS Lesson Plan Kid-sized vs Adult-sized Card Sort "Big Deals and Little Deals: And What to Do When They Happen to You!" by Kim Edmister Building Resiliency p. 86-87, 93 Safe and Caring Schools Grades PreK-K p. 119-128 THE PROBLEM SOLVING MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements:
1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working? |
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Compare different choices for solving a variety of problems
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C:A1.5
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"Trouble in the Barker's Class" by Tomie dePaola - DMPS Lesson Plan
Building Resiliency Problem Solving Activity 2 pg. 92-93, Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 pg. 52-53 THE MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements: 1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working? |
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Practice applying the steps of the decision-making model to a variety of situations
Identify multiple solutions/options to a variety of situationsw) |
C:A1.5
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Building Resiliency Activity 2 pg. 89-90
"Andrew's Angry Words" by Dorthea Lachner - DMPS Lesson Plan Safe and Caring Schools Grades 1-2 p. 149-168 THE MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements: 1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working? |
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Apply the steps of a problem-solving model to a variety of situations
Predict the consequences of identified solutions/options |
PS:B1.1
PS:B1.2 |
Building Resiliency Activity 1 p. 83, choice cards p. 85-88
THE MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements: 1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working? Simon's Hook by Karen Gedig Burnett - DMPS Lesson Plan Safe and Caring Schools Gr 3-5 - The Power to Choose p. 156-175 |
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Independently apply the steps of a problem-solving model to a variety of situations
Understand the the consequences of decisions and choices Begin to evaluate the effectiveness of a chosen solution and understand how mistakes help us learn |
PS:B1.1
A:B2.5 PS:B1.2 PS:B1.2 A:A1.4 |
Building Resiliency Activity 3 p. 94-109
"Trouble Talk" by Tracy Ludwig - Colorado Lesson Plan Building Resiliency Activity 4 p.110-114 "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse" by Kevin Henkes - DMPS Lesson Plan THE MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements: 1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working? |
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Analyze/reflect on one's ability to apply the problem-solving process in a variety of situations and revise choices/decisions as appropriate; understand how mistakes help us learn
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PS:B1.2
PS:B1.4 A:A1.4 |
Safe and Caring Schools Gr 3-5 - p 160 & 170, Choices and Consequences Cards
"If You Had To Choose, What Would You Do?" by Sandra McLeod Humphrey THE MODEL EACH BUILDING CHOOSES MUST ADDRESS: Problem Solving Model Common Elements: 1. identify the problem, 2. options/choices, 3. pros/cons; advantages/disadvantages, 4. solution, 5. how well is it working? |
