Let’s Focus

On:
problem and
solution

By: Amy Dunn

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 problem:
something that

is causing

trouble

(example: your pencil

breaks):

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 solution:
how the

problem was

solved

(example: you get a

new pencil)

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 Problem and
Solution Match-Up
Directions for Assembly:

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problem and
solution
Match-Up
Directions:

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 Your hands are You put lotion on
really dry. your hands.

P S

You don’t You ask your

understand a teacher to
math problem. explain it to you.
P S

You miss your Your mom drives

school bus! you to school.

P S

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 You can’t find You ask your dad
your favorite to help you find
pair of pants. them.
P S

You see two kids You tell the

fighting on the nearest adult.
playground.
P S

Your family finds You put up signs

a lost dog at the for it.
park.
P S

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 Name:

problem and solution Match-Up

Problem Solution

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 Problem Solution

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 Name:

Fill in the Solutions

Directions: Read each of the problems
and come up with a solution for each
one.

problems solutions

You fell on the playground and

scratched your knee.

You forgot your lunch at home.

Your classmate is cheating off

your paper.

You can’t read a word in the

story.

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Fill in the Problems

Directions: Read each of the solutions and come up with what the problem

could have been.

Problems Solutions
Your mom glued
it back together.

You asked a
buddy to tie your
shoe.

You went to the

nurse.

You got a new

pencil from a
bin.

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 Problem and Solution Writing Activity

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 Problem Solution

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 Thank You
I hope you enjoy the product as much as
I enjoyed making it and using it in my
classroom.

If you notice any mistakes or issues with what I

have made, please let me know! I will be happy
to fix anything.
The graphics used in this product are from
Scrappin’ Doddles. The fonts are from:

I often post additional products on my blog at

http://krazyaboutkiddos.blogspot.com.

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