Turning problems into opportunities

The teacher can have her students write down a problem or issue they are having on a sticky note at the start of class. While the method can be applied to any type of problem, academic or interpersonal, it is especially useful for conflict resolution. Each student has one minute to talk about their problem after being matched with a classmate, and their allocated partner can provide suggestions on how to address it.

Students should do this task every three to four weeks to help reduce stress and practice problem-solving skills. It also demonstrates to kids that their teacher is concerned about their well-being and allows pupils to learn that sometimes going to others with concerns might provide a fresh viewpoint.