This week Bruce stopped into the classroom to teach us the 5th problem solving strategy. Last but not least is NEGOTIATION!
We asked the children what does negotiate mean? Their responses, "Thinking, talking and sharing". Bruce and Sasha took it a step further and modeled how to negotiate the sharing space in the back jack chair. Bruce and Sasha both wanted to sit in the back jack chair. First they pushed each other a little and then clearly stated "I want that chair!" Then Bruce suggested that they share the space and sit in the chair together. Sasha liked that idea a lot! They negotiated and worked it out!
Bruce stayed for a while and demonstrated how to negotiate with foam blocks and encouraged the children to continue to use all the problem solving strategies at home and at school. We thanked Bruce for coming, and said our goodbyes! He had a play date with Nemo and Dory of course!
I love that Molly is already using the word negotiating when asked what friends do. Sounds like they are really internalizing. I am sure we'll see some negotiating at home soon. Should be interesting! :)
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