Lesson Plan
Flex Your Thinking Lesson Plan
Students will learn to adjust their ideas and problem-solving strategies in new situations by identifying when to shift approaches and generating multiple solutions.
Flexible thinking helps students become more adaptable, creative learners and prepares them to tackle challenges across subjects and in real life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Flexible Thinking
10 minutes
Step 3
Practice with Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection, Assessment, & Differentiation
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Switch It Up Lesson Plan
Students will learn to shift perspectives and generate multiple solutions when initial ideas don’t work, building adaptability and creative problem-solving skills in new situations.
Flexible thinking empowers learners to tackle challenges with resilience and creativity. Practicing perspective shifts and alternative strategies equips 4th graders to adjust to unexpected changes and collaborate effectively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Exploring Flexible Thinking
10 minutes
Step 3
Practice with Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Assessment
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Switch It Up! Flexible Thinking
What Is Flexible Thinking?
Why It Matters
When We Need Flexibility
Practice with Scenarios
Reflect & Assess
Keep Practicing!
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