Solution Squad Problem Solvers

Fuzzy Signal 2

"He always ruins the game because he's bad at it!"

Clear Signal Options (No Blame)

• • "We are having trouble with the rules of the game."
• • "The game is not working for both of us right now."

Debrief Instruction

"Good work, agents. We've mastered 'S'. Next week: We power up the Option Engine!"

Next Mission

Option Engine Power

Safe?

Respectful?

5

Maker Mission: LEGO Blueprint (10 Mins)

Slide Ref: 8-10

"Agents, look at the screen (Slide 8). We have a LEGO Crisis! Someone is taking all the tall pieces. Open your blueprints. First, write a Clear Signal (S) for the problem. Then, use your Option Engine (T) to generate 3 solutions."

Clear Signals (S)

• • "We both want the tall pieces."
• • "I want a turn to build the top."
• • "There aren't enough tall bricks for both of us right now."

Solution Intel (T)

• • "Take turns with 5 tall pieces each."
• • "Build a tower with alternating floors."
• • "Use small pieces for the base and tall for the roof."

Debrief

"Mission 03 Complete. Next week, we learn the final choice protocol!"

Coming Next

Mission 04: The Choice

Have students repeat the Clear Signal version (Slide 8) in their "Agent Voice"—calm, factual, and respectful.

5

Maker Mission: Signal Clearifier (10 Mins)

Slide Reference: 9 & 10

Instructions:

"Agents, it's time to fix some fuzzy signals. On your worksheet, rewrite those blame-y messages into Clear Fact signals."

• Scenario 1 (Art Mess): Practice from the simulation.
• Scenario 2 (Poster): New transmission to re-code.
• Bonus: Think of a time you used static and rewrite it!

Pacing Alert

If running low on time, complete the Art Mess scenario together on the worksheet and have them try the Poster scenario independently.

Mission Debrief

"Before you log off, check your signal. Was it clear or static today? Next week, we use our Viewfinder Vision to see things differently!"

UP NEXT: MISSION 04

Viewfinder Vision

Pacing Pro-Tip

The drawing phase is often the favorite part for kids. If they aren't finished at 10 minutes, let them know they can finish their "Visor Upgrades" as a quiet activity later or during transition times.

Mission Debrief

"Viewfinder Vision activated! Next week, we start our Option Engine to find solutions for everyone!"

UP NEXT: MISSION 05

Option Engine

NEXT: MISSION 06

Future Forecast

5

Maker Mission: Forecast Radar (10 Mins)

Slide Ref: 9-10

Instructions:

"Agents, open your mission files. We have two Scan Zones. Zone 01 is our Marker Snatch. Zone 02 is a solo challenge: The Line Cutter."

• 1 Zone 01: Work with a partner to record the Sunny/Stormy outcomes we discussed.
• 2 Zone 02: Someone cuts you in line. You push them. Scan the future! What's the Sunny part? What's the Stormy part?

Pacing Alert

If short on time, complete Scan Zone 01 together and have students circle the filters at the bottom of the page. Send Scan Zone 02 home as "Deep Space Intel" homework.

Mission Debrief

"Future Forecast locked! We know how to see the weather before it hits. Next week, we use all our data to Pick the Best Solution!"

Up Next

Mission 07:

The Perfect Fit

Squad Certified!

"As you receive your certificates, remember: A true Agent doesn't just fix problems—they build a better Squad for everyone."

Ceremony Protocol:

Call agents up by name.

Squad handshake (optional).

Final salute or cheer.

Sequence Complete

"Solution Squad training is now finished. Use your powers wisely, Agents! Log out."

PROGRAM END

Solution Squad

Problem Solvers

Idea Alpha (Yelling)

Safe: NO Resp: NO Fair: NO

Idea Beta (Ignoring)

Safe: YES Resp: NO Fair: NO

Idea Gamma (R-P-S)

Safe: YES Resp: YES Fair: YES

Mission B: Perfect Fit Solution

"Split the time (7 mins each) or find a game that includes both drawing and a board (like Pictionary). These are Safe, Respectful, and Fair for both sides!"

Debrief

"You are officially STEP Certified! Next week... the Victory Party ceremony!"

NEXT WEEK

Victory Party