My world and community
Map My Classroom
Draw a bird’s-eye map of your classroom with a key and a compass rose.
Thinking sheet · My world and community
Fix a Problem at School
Pick a real problem at school, like a messy coat area or long lunch lines, and plan a fix.
- Grades
- 2–5
- Time
- about 30 minutes
- Kids practice
- civic action, problem solving, persuasive planning
What kids do
“You’re the problem solver! Pick something to fix and make a plan.”
- The problem is… It matters because…
- Before
- After my fix
- My plan
How to run it
- Brainstorm problems as a class first.
- The fix should be something kids can really help with.
- Present the best plans to the principal.
Talk about it
- Who does this problem affect?
- What could go wrong with your fix?
- Who has the power to say yes?
Take it further
Try your fix for a week and report back.
Pairs well with
Free for home and classroom use. Print as many copies as you need.
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