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Problem-Solving Workbook | Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) | Growth Mindset Activities for Primary Students

Help your students develop essential problem-solving skills with this engaging 10-page printable workbook designed for primary learners. Through age-appropriate activities, students learn to think critically, make responsible choices, and build confidence when facing everyday challenges.

Topics Covered

• Understanding the difference between small and big problems
• Learning strategies to solve problems independently
• Knowing when to ask a teacher or trusted adult for help
• Developing social-emotional learning (SEL) skills
• Building a growth mindset
• Reflecting through simple writing prompts
• Reinforcing learning with engaging colouring activities

Classroom Ideas

• Encourage students to journal examples of big and small problems.
• Pair this workbook with lessons on Kelso’s Choices or other classroom problem-solving strategies.
• Invite students to share their completed booklets with classmates.
• Have students role-play real-life scenarios involving small and big problems.
• Send completed booklets home to encourage discussions with families.

Perfect For

• Kindergarten to Grade 2 classrooms
• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Health and well-being lessons
• Morning work
• Independent practice
• Small groups
• Homework
• Homeschool learning
• ESL/ELL learners

Teaching Tip

For best results, introduce one page at a time. Encourage students to colour carefully while discussing each concept together before adding the completed page to their booklet. This approach helps reinforce reading, discussion, fine motor skills, and early writing while allowing students to build a meaningful resource they can revisit throughout the year.

Be sure to explore my other primary health and social-emotional learning resources for additional activities that support student well-being and positive classroom communities.