Learning Diversity

Learning Diversity Leader - Ms Belinda Smith

What is Problem-Solving Pause?

We are encouraging children to use a problem-solving pause when they face challenges. This simple strategy helps children slow down, think through a situation, and make positive choices rather than reacting straight away.

Our students are learning to:

• Pause – Stop, breathe and take a moment.
• Think – What is the problem? How does it make me feel? What choices do I have?
• Choose – Select the safest, kindest, and most helpful solution.
• Do – Put the plan into action.

• Check – Did it work? If not, try another solution or ask for help.

   

Using a problem-solving pause supports children to build self-control, emotional regulation, resilience, and confidence in managing everyday challenges. It also strengthens their communication and conflict-resolution skills, both in the classroom and on the playground.