Middle school problem solving activities

The science classroom is an ideal environment to promote group interaction. These activities help to promote effective communication for the problem solving my students will be doing throughout the year.

This is the first year that I have done this activity with my kids. I decided to do this because this year I am focusing on incorporating more 21st Century Skills into activities and assignments. …

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Kids and young adults need to be able to problem-solve on their own. Every day, kids are faced with a huge number of social situations and challenges. Whether they are just having a conversation with a peer, working with a group on a project, or dealing with an ethical dilemma, kids must use their s

Middle school minds are truly a work in progress. Kids and teens in middle school need extra support learning and applying social-emotional skills every step of the way. Learn how to use strategies and techniques to build SEL skills with your learners that are fun, engaging, and meaningful.

A problem size game like bingo is an engaging way for students to learn. If you aren’t sure what problem size vs reaction size is when talking about social/emotional skills, check this out. There’re definitions for problem size reaction size are and examples. Plus, if you need to teach this social skill, there is a helpful size of the problem visual and some size of the problem activities like this. Ideal for school counselors or special education teachers at the elementary level.

Help students develop self-awareness by incorporating lessons that target social emotional learning in the classroom. Find ideas and lessons for addressing SEL along with actionable ideas for helping develop social emotional learning in upper elementary and middle school classrooms.

Let's do English ESL discussion starters, speaking cards. This is an oral activity where your students discuss which passengers deserve a place in the lifeboat…

Looking for a great back to school team-building activity for your students? Saving Sam is great for team-building and problem solving with your students! It's easy to differentiate by grades and inexpensive. Read more in my post "5 Team Building Activities in the Middle School Classroom Students Love!"

| Grade 7 Teacher 🇨🇦 on Instagram: "I know most of you have heard of this activity! This @saravanderwerf activity is a yearly staple in my classroom and it is great for all junior & intermediate grades. It teaches teamwork, communication and problem solving! It’s always so interesting to hear the strategies students come up with to complete the activity as fast as they can. Nothing like a good race to encourage cooperation and communication 🤪 I love this because you can just print and…