Using "Flower Power" At Recess-A problem-solving strategy!

Overview

'Using Flower Power At Recess: A Problem-Solving Strategy' is a critical teaching resource designed to foster respect, safety, and responsibility among students during recess. It targets educators and homeschoolers teaching grades kindergarten through second with a special focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

Main Features

• An interactive 12-slide Google Slides Presentation forms the core of the product.
• The slides methodically reveal pictures prompting consequent classroom discussion opportunities.
• This resource is conceptualized for both whole group learning as well as small group activities.
• The use of illustrations ensures participation inclusivity across varied reading levels.

"Flower Power"

The children get introduced to the concept of "Flower Power", an inventive approach to problem-solving.

• An analysis of the problem at hand equated with studying a flower's aspects– its roots denote size (big or small), leaves symbolize individual feelings about it (depicted as upside-down hearts).
• The petals represent potential solution strategies based on problem size.

Activity Time!

On conclusion of exploring Flower Power, they transition into an activity segment involving:

1. A sorting task ensuring reinforcement for understanding respectfulness, safety, responsibility in one's behavioral choices.
2. A deliberation segment discussing potential Flower Power solutions that could arise from non-compliant behavior situations.

This experiential exercise enhances critical thinking abilities.

Taking it Home...

An extension take-home handout promotes family discussions around related SEL topics. This tool serves to integrate the Flower Power Strategy at home as well as school environments such as classrooms, lunch areas etc., ensuring the promotion of constructive social interactions across varied settings.