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Lesson 1 of 20 ยท Decision Making

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What You'll Learn

๐ŸŽฏ Let's Think & Play! Give yourself a hug โ€” you're a great thinker! ๐Ÿค— Today's adventure: making simple choices! Here's what we'll do: ๐Ÿ–๏ธ LOOK at the fun activity below ๐Ÿค” THINK about what you see ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ TALK about your ideas with someone โœ๏ธ TRY the challenge โ€” there are no wrong answers! Remember: Thinking is like a muscle. Every time you try, your brain gets STRONGER! ๐Ÿ’ช Let's go! โฌ‡๏ธ

Key Concept: Making simple choices

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Think About This

๐ŸŽช Field trip choice! The class can visit the zoo OR the aquarium. What's good about EACH? Vote with your feet โ€” stand by the one you choose!

Thinking Steps

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๐Ÿ” Search!

Read the question carefully. What is it asking you?

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๐Ÿ’ก Ideas!

Think of TWO possible answers. Don't pick yet!

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๐ŸŽฏ Choose!

Now pick the best one. Why did you pick it?

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๐Ÿชž Reflect!

Were you right? That's great! Were you wrong? That's great too โ€” you learned!

Key Points

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Understand making simple choices

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Apply decision making to daily life

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Practice this skill through lessons

Key Vocabulary

Consequence

What happens AFTER you make a choice

Fair

When everyone gets a turn or an equal share

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Why This Matters in Real Life

You make choices every day โ€” what to eat, what to play, what to wear. Every choice is practice for your brain! ๐Ÿง 

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

  • 1Can you teach a stuffed animal about making simple choices? They're a great audience! ๐Ÿงธ
  • 2What was tricky? What was easy? Show with your thumbs โ€” up ๐Ÿ‘ or down ๐Ÿ‘Ž!
  • 3Draw your favorite thing from today's lesson and put it on the fridge! ๐ŸŽจ

Check Your Understanding

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๐ŸŽ or ๐Ÿช โ€” Healthier?