What'S The Problem?: A Story Teaching Problem Solving (Executive Function)

What'S The Problem?: A Story Teaching Problem Solving (Executive Function)

Teach kids to become flexible thinkers, problem solvers, and self-managers with this entertaining book. Blake wants to sell his brother, Braden, to another family. Savannah wants to fight Mary over an insult. Braden sooo wants to sneak out of class to play kickball. The characters in this fast-paced story face conundrums that make each of them consider solutions that are inappropriate, ill-advised or irresponsible. Fortunately, some good old-fashioned fatherly advice coupled with a tried-and-true strategy for solving problems keeps everyone safe and satisfied. This story introduces and encourages readers to use SODAS (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages, and Solution) as a way to logically and thoughtfully figure out how to solve any problem, from the silly to the serious. What's the Problem? adds to the wildly popular Executive FUNction book series written for kids in grades K-5 by award-winning author and school counselor Bryan Smith. A must have series to help develop children's values and emotions. Tips for parents, counselors and educators are included in the back of the book.ReviewAnother great offering through Boys Town Press. In What's the Problem? Braden learns how to look at situations and take a step back to think about what the problem is, what the possible solutions are, the advantages and disadvantages of each solution, and what the best outcome might be so that he can make an informed decision and choose the best way to solve the problem. After Braden learns about SODAS, he shares it with his friends. The illustrations are cute and the story is very straight forward. A perfect addition to any classroom. --Teresa Grabs, NetGalleyPowerful Advice for Children Here are 31 pages of powerful advice for children of all ages. "Do any of you have whiny brothers or sisters who always get their way? It's so annoying." And so starts a booklet full of thoughts and ideas to make family life a little bit easier - a little bit better to bear! There are 4 steps in this problem solving situation: starting with identifying the problem; followed by considering the options that are available to you; also, the disadvantages must be considered; and finally an option must be chosen as the answer to the challenge. Each one of these options is fully defined within the booklet. This all-too-common problem within a household can be easily resolved by the suggestions and ideas within this booklet. Also included: TIPS for Parents & Educators. --M.G. ParegianGreat Resource for Teaching Problem Solving Skills In this Executive FUNction Series book, kids are introduced to the SODAS steps to problem solving. They are encouraged to identify the problem, come up with options for dealing with the situation, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each option, and choose one option as the solution. In each of the three given scenarios, the reader sees how kids analyze the problem and identify possible ways to handle it. Since the characters are real kids, some of the options are terrible, but they soon realize the disadvantages of these bad ideas. The SODAS process is described in a positive way that works in action. When good problem-solving skills are not modeled in the home, kids will react in less than favorable ways. But when they learn the proper way to deal with these situations, they will be successful at home and school. And these skills will help them long beyond their school years. I highly recommend What's the Problem?. --Alice Berger @ Berger Book ReviewsFrom the Back CoverBlake wants to sell his brother, Braden, to another family. Savannah wants to fight Mary over an insult. Braden sooo wants to sneak out of class to play kickball. The characters in this fast-paced story face conundrums that make each of them consider solutions that are inappropriate, ill-advised or irresponsible. Fortunately, some good old-fashioned fatherly advice coupled with a tried-and-true strategy for solving problems kee