Lesson 3 - Problem Solving/Resilience

• To be able to problem solve effectively, both individually and in pairs, using techniques developed in previous weeks.

Problem solve, positive, excited, happy, organisation, resilience, solution, risk tasker, confidence, thinking, skills, connecting, focus, play, experiences, perseverance, teamwork, growth mindset, coping, strategies, character development.

• Develops character building (resilience, confidence and independence) and supports learners physically and mentally.
• Use of imagination and creativity in their learning.
• Supports pupils to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Various PE equipment (see resource cards).
• Personal Challenge Resource Cards.

Discussion question: Ask pupils to talk about a time when they have demonstrated resilience in different environments. Discuss how problem solving can increase self-esteem and behaviour.

Active learning: Children will play a game of stars. Children will travel in various directions, using various movements to increase their heart rate. On the teacher’s instruction children will attempt to complete as many star jumps (in a safe space) as possible in 30 seconds. Repeat this activity encouraging children to try and improve their previous score.

Using a NEW selection of challenge cards (8-10 depending on group size).

Split the children into groups of 2 or 3 (depending on the class size). Each group starts at a station with their visual resource card. Encourage the children to problem solve from the card and attempt to complete the station in the time frame set by the teacher. Rotate the children to enable them to have access to all stations over the course of the lesson. The resource cards provide information on how to support differentiation.

Explain and listen:

• Explain to the class why we need to be resilient if we do not complete a challenge on the first attempt.
• Talk to the class about keeping an open mind when problem solving and how to find different solutions in order to be successful on various stations.

• Ask children to form a circle at the end of the lesson to review and give feedback following the lesson.
• Ask children how they used previous weeks learning to be successful in today’s lesson.
• Ask children what transferable skills they have developed and can use in life.