Worksheets
Problem Solving Steps Worksheet
PDF
This printable worksheet gives children a simple sequence for identifying a problem, considering choices, predicting outcomes and choosing a next step.
Think through choices
Problem-Solving Activities for Kids
Teach problem solving and conflict repair with practical social problem-solving scenarios, worksheets and activities for elementary-age children.
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Cards & Prompts
Friendship Repair Scenario Cards, 60 cards
Ages 7–12PDF
Friendship Repair Scenario Cards, 60 cards: a print-ready worksheet for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
Social Stories
20 Social Stories for Kids
Ages 7–12PDF
This collection includes 20 printable social stories about everyday school, friendship, coping and problem-solving situations for children ages 7–12.
SEL Lessons
Assertive, Passive, or Aggressive? Ages 10-12, no prep ready to use
Ages 10–12PDF
A ready-to-use printable lesson for ages 10–12 focused on friendship, communication and conflict repair. Includes PDF files for print-and-use access.
Games & Activities
Social Skills Conversation Game for Kids Ages 7–12 – SEL Printable Board Game
Ages 7–12PDF
This printable conversation game helps children practice listening, communication, problem solving and respectful responses through guided discussion prompts.
Games & Activities
Friendship Skills Conversation Game for Kids Ages 7–12 – Social Emotional Learning Printable Board Game
Ages 7–12PDF
Friendship Skills Conversation Game for Kids Ages 7–12: a print-ready activity for ages 7–12 with clear prompts for guided practice.
Social problem-solving scenarios for elementary students
Problem-solving worksheets can turn a broad question into a sequence: identify the difficulty, consider choices and choose a next step. In one example, two children want the same materials for different projects. Ask what each needs before suggesting a solution. Problem-solving cards provide more situations to discuss. These are social decision-making activities, not maths word-problem exercises or a test with one correct response.
Move from a scenario to a next step
The Problem Solving Steps Worksheet provides a sequence for identifying a problem, considering choices, predicting outcomes and choosing a next step. Use it alongside a spoken example if writing adds too much demand. Afterwards, ask whether the chosen action fits the situation and who could help. One carefully discussed example can be more useful than rushing through a whole set of cards.
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Designed to make the next step clearer.
Use these problem-solving activities resources to teach one clear skill at a time, practise it with realistic examples and return to it when the child is calm enough to learn.
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Who are these problem-solving activities for?
The collection includes child-friendly resources for elementary ages. Check each product for its exact age range and suggested setting.
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Yes. SafeSEL digital resources are designed so you can select the relevant pages for the current skill, child or group.
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