What Do You Do With a Problem? by Kobi Yamada Activities

Item description

This activity-packed literature unit for What Do You Do With a Problem by Kobi Yamada is a perfect for 1st-4th grade. This picture book works perfectly in conjunction with What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Chance?, Maybe, and Trying (all by Kobi Yamada).

The activities in the literature companion focus more on the concepts presented in the story and less on the content (although there are comprehension questions included in list form and task card form).

In addition to the task cards and worksheets, you will also find a variety of activities where students can practice finding opportunities in real life problems as well as a growth mindset reflection page.

Instructions are also included on how to set up a “Problem Patrol” in your classroom to assist students in solving problems (or receiving suggestions on how to manage problems).

My hope is that this product will help your students learn how to find the gems of opportunity in problems. There is also a focus on how to deal with worries that students can control and worries that students can’t control (and would even be perfect for a counselor who is facilitating a group for students that focuses on anxiety, worries, or problem-solving skills). Please let me know if you have questions prior to purchasing this literature unit.

NOTE: This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Technology Requirements:

• A Google Drive account
• If sharing with students, a Drive account that is linked to student Google accounts
• Can be shared/delivered on Google Classroom
• Only need access to Google Drive–no outside links to worry about!

These files can be used with iPads, chrome books, laptops, and desktops as long as your students have access to Google Drive or Classroom on a device. The digital portion of this product is on Google Slides™.

Kirsten Tulsian has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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