Elementary Classroom Problem Solving
by Chatter Abound © 2026
Price: $2 USD
Subjects: sel,selfManagement,responsibleDecisionMaking,speech,pragmatics,socialAspectsOfCommunication
Grades: 2,3,4,5
Description
Elementary Classroom Problem Solving Deck This problem-solving deck is excellent for speech therapy students because it targets multiple critical communication and social skills: Social Communication (Pragmatics) Students practice appropriate ways to advocate for themselves with teachers and peers They learn how to phrase requests politely vs. demanding They work on reading social cues (when to speak up, who to approach, timing) They practice perspective-taking by considering how others might react to different responses Executive Functioning & Language Students must process the scenario, identify the problem, generate solutions, and evaluate consequences This builds problem-solving vocabulary (words like "negotiate," "compromise," "explain," "request") They practice sequencing steps ("First I would..., then I would...") They learn cause-and-effect reasoning ("If I say this, then...") Emotional Regulation Language Students practice expressing feelings appropriately ("I feel frustrated when...") They learn to identify emotions in themselves and others in social situations They build vocabulary for emotions beyond "mad" and "sad" Self-Advocacy Skills Many scenarios involve speaking up for accommodations, needs, or fair treatment Students practice assertiveness without aggression They learn scripts for difficult conversations (asking for help, admitting mistakes, setting boundaries)
Acknowledgements
Jackie G Fonts https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Jackie-G