What Do You Do with a Problem? Game Show

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What Others Say

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“My 5th grade students loved completing this activity and it sparked fun get-to-know you conversations!”
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“Students loved playing this game after reading the book together. It was the perfect activity to wrap up and discuss what they learned from the book!”
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What Do You Do With a Problem Game Show – Growth Mindset SEL Lesson

Make problem-solving and growth mindset fun with this interactive Game Show lesson!
The What Do You Do With a Problem Game Show is a hands-on, quiz-show style book companion activity based on Kobi Yamada’s beloved book. Students actively practice resilience, problem-solving, and reflective thinking through engaging challenges that turn SEL skill-building into play.

(Please note: Kobi Yamada’s book, What Do You Do With a Problem?, is not included in this resource.)

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Why You’ll Love This Lesson

✅ Engaging & interactive – Keeps students learning and laughing through role-play, drawing, and problem-solving challenges
✅ Growth mindset focus – Teaches kids how to see problems as opportunities to learn and grow
✅ Low-prep & customizable – Questions and prompts can be edited to fit your classroom or counseling needs
✅ Flexible delivery – Works for in-person lessons, distance learning, or screen-free play with printable task cards
✅ Lesson plan included – Complete with objectives and easy-to-follow directions

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Ways to Use

• Social emotional learning (SEL) classroom lessons

• Small group counseling activities

• Bibliotherapy book companion follow-up

• Virtual counseling sessions or teletherapy

• Classroom community-building games

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Game Show Categories

Students love the variety of activities in each round:

• Act It Out – Teams role-play problem-solving scenarios

• True or False – Test knowledge and myths around problem-solving

• Sketch It – Quick-draw responses to SEL challenges

• Imagine If – Creative, reflective “what if” problem-solving questions

• Risk – Mystery challenges revealed only when chosen

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What’s Included

• Google Slides™ Game Show presentation

• PowerPoint™ Game Show presentation

• Printable task cards with the same prompts (for screen-free play)

• Complete lesson plan for teachers and counselors

• 6+ alternative activity formats for shorter sessions or tech-free days

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Tech & Setup Options

✔ In-person: Use with a Promethean board, smart board, or projector
✔ Virtual: Share your screen in Zoom, Google Meet, or other platforms
✔ Screen-free: Use printable task cards and worksheets for small groups or quiet class time

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👉 This What Do You Do With a Problem Game Show makes growth mindset learning active, memorable, and fun—perfect for classrooms, counseling sessions, or small groups!