3rd graders have learned about problem-solving.
They know the difference between small, medium, and big problems. They know they should go to an adult with medium or big problems. But they now have the skills to solve small problems on their own using the S.T.E.P. problem-solving steps.
Kelso's solution wheel assists them with thinking of possible solutions.
They also know how to use the problem-solving steps to talk out a problem with another person.
You may download and print out the poster below to use at home.
AISCT Problem Solving Poster 3-5.pdf
3rd graders have learned about empathy.
Empathy is the ability to feel or understand what another person is feeling.
They can look for clues in a person's face or body or in the situation to figure out how someone might be feeling.
People often have different feelings about the same situation. And feelings can change.
They can do caring things to show compassion.
Third graders are learning specific skills to help them stay safe from dangerous or abusive situations:
How to use the Ways to Stay Safe to recognize when something is unsafe, refuse to participate, and report to an adult.
How to always ask a parent or the person in charge first before going somewhere, doing something, or accepting something from someone.
How to recognize safe, unsafe, and unwanted touches. And how to use the The Touching Rule: A person should never touch my private body parts except to keep me healthy.
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