Fix-It Framework

This worksheet supports students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 as they learn a clear, structured approach to handling everyday social and school challenges. Using a simple framework, students work through realistic situations-such as forgetting homework, disagreements during games, or losing personal items-by identifying the problem, naming their feelings, brainstorming solutions, and choosing the most responsible response, strengthening both emotional awareness and written expression.

Learning Goals

• Problem-Solving & Self-Reflection (Grades 3-5) – Break down social challenges into manageable steps to find positive solutions.
• Emotional Awareness & Regulation – Identify feelings connected to a situation and understand how emotions influence choices.
• Evaluating Solutions & Consequences – Consider multiple options and select responses that lead to better outcomes.
• Written Expression Skills – Complete sentence frames that clearly explain thinking and decision-making.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with SEL and ELA standards for upper elementary learners.
• Clear Step-by-Step Framework – Provides consistent language students can reuse in future situations.
• Sentence Frame Support – Helps all learners organize thoughts without struggling with structure.
• Realistic, Relatable Scenarios – Reflects common challenges students face at school and with peers.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for SEL lessons, counseling groups, behavior reflection, small groups, or homeschool instruction.

This printable worksheet helps students understand that effective problem-solving starts with reflection and emotional awareness. By guiding learners through a repeatable “fix-it” process, the activity builds independence, self-regulation, and confidence in handling conflicts thoughtfully. Suitable for classroom and homeschool settings, this resource supports long-term social-emotional growth, responsible decision-making, and clear written communication.

This worksheet is part of our Problem Solving in Social Situations Worksheets collection.