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Grade 3 Lesson 3 Flexible Thinking - A Healthy Wellbeing

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FLEXIBLE THINKING

SEL Lightspeed Grade 3

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flexible thinking

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What is flexible thinking?

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Why do you think flexible thinking is important when solving problems?

How can flexible thinking help you when something unexpected happens?

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practicing Flexible thinking

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We're going to look at different scenarios where you need flexibility.For the scenario, try to think of a new way to solve the problem or a different way to look at the situation. Scenario: Imagine you're building a tower of blocks, but it keeps falling over. What could you do to solve the problem using flexible thinking?

What flexible thinking strategy did you use to solve the block tower problem?

How can flexible thinking help you when working on a group project?

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sharing our flexible thinking

Can you share a time when flexible thinking helped you solve a problem?

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Let's share how we used flexible thinking to solve problems. When we share our ideas, we can learn new strategies from each other.

Why is it important to be open to new ideas and differentways of doing things?

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keep practicing flexible thinking

think flexibly, solve creatively!

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What's one way you can practice flexible thinking this week?

Draw a picture or write a short reflection about a time when you used flexible thinking to solve a problem or handle a change.

Why should we keep practicing flexible thinking?

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Because it helps us find better solutions and makes us more creative.
I decided to make the base wider so the tower would be more stable.
I can try a new way to study for my spelling test if my usual way isn't working.
Flexible thinking helped me figure out a new way to organize my desk when it was too messy.
It helps me listen to others' ideas and try new ways to get the project done.
It helps me stay calm and think of a new plan instead of getting upset.
Because it helps us stay positive and find solutions when things don't go as planned.
Because it helps us find new solutions when our first idea doesn't work.