Try Three Slides The Try Three Rule
Building Our Problem-Solving Toolkit
1️⃣
Try Me
2️⃣
Look/Tool
3️⃣
Ask Friend
Is the Teacher Busy?
Sometimes teachers are helping other students.
Teacher Tip:
When you see the "Closed" sign (Teacher Hat), it's time to use your Problem-Solving Tools!
BUSY!
1
Try it Myself
Before asking for help, give it a go!
Count to 10 while you try.
Take a deep breath.
Use your strong fingers!
2
Look Around / Use a Tool
Look around the room. Is there something that can help?
Wall Posters
Picture Books
Counting Blocks
Checklists
3
Ask a Friend
Your classmates are expert helpers! Find someone who is finished or not busy.
How to ask:
"Excuse me, could you help me with this?"
Work together to finish!
The Try Three Rule
1
Point to yourself:
"Try Me"
2
Hands over eyes:
"Look / Tool"
3
Wave to neighbor:
"Ask a Friend"
Now you are a Problem Solver!
Try Three Worksheet My Problem-Solving Tools
Lesson 1: The Try Three Rule
Name:
Date:
Instructions
Problem solvers follow the Try Three Rule ! Color the pictures and match the number to the tool.
1
Try Me
I can try it myself first!
2
Look / Tool
Look around for a tool.
3
Ask a Friend
Ask a friend for help.
Cut this out for your desk!
Problem Solver
1
Try Me
2
Look / Tool
3
Ask a Friend
!
Then Ask Teacher
Helper Map Slides The Helper Map
Finding the Right Helper for the Job
Friends
Teachers
Right Tool, Right Job
Would you use a spoon to cut paper? NO!
Would you use a hammer to eat soup? NO!
Asking the right person makes the problem go away faster!
Choose Wisely!
Is it a "Friend Job"?
Friends can help with many things!
Sharing toys
Zipping coats
Finding pages
Working together
Is it a "Teacher Job"?
Some problems are BIG or OUCHY . Those are for teachers!
Feeling sick or hurt
Someone being mean
Big messes (spills!)
Who Do I Ask?
A cut finger?
TEACHER!
A stuck zipper?
FRIEND!
Check your map before you go!
Helper Match Activity Who Is My Helper?
Lesson 2: Identifying Effective Helpers
Name:
Look at each problem. Who should you ask for help? Circle the best helper!
I have a cut finger.
Friend
Teacher
My coat zipper is stuck.
Friend
Teacher
I spilled my whole drink!
Friend
Teacher
I want to play with the blocks.
Friend
Teacher
"I am a smart problem solver!"
Scripting Help Slides The Magic Words
How to Ask for Help Like a Pro
"I am stuck. Can you help me?"
Who Gets Help Faster?
Puppet A
"Waaaaah! No! Grrrr!"
Screaming
Puppet B
"Teacher, I am stuck on this zipper."
Magic Words
Three Ways to Ask
1
"I am stuck on..."
2
"Please show me..."
3
"Can we do it together?"
Too Loud to Talk?
If your words are hiding, you can use a Help Card!
Raise the card high.
Look for a helper.
HELP
Show this card!
Let's Try It!
Step 1
Tap shoulder
Step 2
Say Name
Step 3
Magic Words
Great Job, Advocacy Hero!
Help Request Cards Help Request Cards
Cut, fold, and use!
I am stuck.
"I don't know what to do next."
Please show me.
"Can you show me how?"
Help please.
"I am ready for a helper."
I need a break.
"My brain needs a rest."
Teacher Tip: Cut these out and tape them to student desks or put them on a ring. Encourage students to point to a card if they are feeling too overwhelmed to speak.
Robot Help Slides Help Me Learn
Becoming a Brain Builder
Not this:
"Do it for me."
Try this:
"Help me learn."
The Robot Game
A robot only does EXACTLY what you say.
If you say:
"Draw a cat."
The robot draws the whole cat.
Did YOU learn to draw? No!
Ask for the Steps
Instead of giving the paper away, ask for a clue !
"Can you show me the first step?"
Now the helper shows you one part, and YOU do the rest!
Steps
Clues
Watch Me
Point to it
My Brain is Growing!
Every time I ask for a clue instead of an answer , my brain gets stronger and faster.
I am a learner!
Robot Review Exit Ticket Robot Brain Builder
Lesson 4: Exit Ticket
Which Robot are you today?
A
Do it for me
(My brain stays small)
B
Help me learn
(My brain grows BIG!)
My Big Win!
Draw one thing you can do by yourself now!
Name:
I am a Brain Builder!
Hunt Headquarters Slides The Helper Hunt
Your Mission: Solve the Classroom Mystery!
Game On!
Mission Briefing
Today, you will have 3 Hard Tasks to do.
They are too hard to do alone! You MUST ask for help to win.
Rules:
Use the Try Three Rule
Use your Magic Words
Be a Brain Builder
Your Checklist
Task 1
Try it yourself 3 times.
Task 2
Find a friend to help with a clue.
Task 3
Ask the teacher for a "Learning Step".
Mission Accomplished!
You are now an Independence Hero . You know how to ask for help to make your brain grow!
GET YOUR BADGE!
Helper Hunt Checklist Helper Hunt Missions
Check them off as you go!
Name:
You are a Problem-Solving Detective! Complete all 5 missions to earn your badge.
Mission 1: Try Me
Try a hard puzzle 3 times before asking.
Mission 2: Use a Tool
Look at the wall map to find a letter.
Mission 3: Ask a Friend
Ask a friend to help you with a "Friend Job".
Mission 4: Magic Words
Say: "I am stuck on this. Can you help me?"
Mission 5: Brain Builder
Ask for "One Step" instead of the whole answer.
Place your Badge Sticker here!