🌟 Quick Answer:
Problem-Solving with Porcupine Pete is an engaging digital resource inspired by Jan Thomas's Problem Solved! It features 22 relatable preschool scenarios to help children identify and practice effective problem-solving strategies with the lovable character, Porcupine Pete.

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🦔 What’s Inside:

✅ 22 Task Cards with Preschool Scenarios

• Each card highlights a common preschool dilemma (like sharing or waiting) and Porcupine Pete’s suggested solution.

✅ Porcupine Pete Visual Prompt

• Printable Porcupine Pete stick for students to hold as they evaluate and discuss the solutions.

✅ Interactive Discussion Structure

• Students determine if Pete’s advice is a "good choice" or if there’s a better solution, facilitating engaging and reflective classroom conversations.

💡 Why You’ll Love It:

• Boosts Critical Thinking: Encourages children to evaluate choices and consequences thoughtfully.

• Promotes Empathy: Helps students understand others' feelings and perspectives.

• Supports Emotional Intelligence: Teaches the value of patience, cooperation, and kindness.

• Strengthens Classroom Community: Encourages positive peer interactions and problem-solving independence.

📚 How to Use:

• Read Jan Thomas’s Problem Solved! story to introduce Porcupine Pete.

• Present task cards during circle time or small groups, allowing students to discuss Pete’s solutions.

• Pass the Porcupine Pete stick to students as they lead discussions about the effectiveness of each choice.

• Regularly revisit scenarios to reinforce and deepen understanding.

✨ Teaching Tips:

• Model discussions, demonstrating empathy and thoughtful decision-making.

• Encourage open dialogue by validating all contributions during group discussions.

• Integrate scenarios into daily routines to provide meaningful, real-life context.

Invite Porcupine Pete into your classroom and watch your students grow into thoughtful, caring problem-solvers! 🦔✨