Presents a situation in which a classmate of Heidi's persists in grabbing her hat from her head. A variety of solutions is offered among which the reader may choose. Each solution is given a separate page, so that the reader turns to the corresponding one to find out what happens next.
Presents a situation in which Willy's sister is bothering him, and offers a variety of solutions among which the reader may choose. Each solution offered is given a separate page, so that the reader turns to the corresponding one to find out what happens next.
how parents can use skills they already have to raise responsible, loving kids
Metcalf, Linda
1997
Offers parenting advice based on the solution-focused brief therapy model of counseling, which encourages parents to use skills developed at work, in adult relationships, and other areas of life, to help deal with the behavior problems of their children.
A little boy considers eight things to do while he waits to take his turn. Presents questions about behavior and feelings for an adult to ask the child as each alternative in the story is considered.
Presents advice for dealing with problems involving monsters, being awake at night, germs, relatives and strangers, shots, little brothers and sisters, dogs, bugs, vegetables, doctors, dentists, math, and kisses.
Provides information about problem-based learning, a teaching technique that educates by presenting students with a situation that leads to a problem for them to solve; and shows how teachers can use PBL in their classrooms to replace passive listening and memorizing with active learning.
An illustrated guide to problem solving for children that encourages the reader to break down intimidating jobs into smaller, simple tasks, using examples such as saving money or choosing a high school, and introducing logic trees, matrixes, and evaluation charts.
