This Problem Solving Activity, is a hands-on resource that strengthens critical thinking, social flexibility, and executive functioning skills.

Especially valuable for students with autism or other social learning needs. Students move through engaging, real-life scenarios, applying the steps to explore and practice different solutions, making it ideal for social skills groups, speech therapy, and school counseling sessions.

This interactive activity supports social skills by encouraging social flexibility, social-awareness and decision making.

Included:

• 1 Lesson Plan
• 40 common problem cards
• 1 page of the "Helpers"
• 1 page-"How to Solve" Spinner
• 1 page-"Helpers" Spinner
• 2 pages of 4 smaller spinners of each larger spinner
• 1 Visual Reference Step by Step Guide on how to solve a problem
• 1 Brainstorming Guide sheet

How to Play!

1. Put your students in pairs or small groups.
2. Place the problem cards around the room or give each group a few at a time
3. Follow the lesson plan on how to introduce the topic
4. Students follow the BEST method in order to problem solve.
5. Have fun by adding in the use of the spinner so your students are sometimes solving it in a funny way or creatively. This will liven up the lesson and get their buy in!
6. Regroup to review

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