Welcome the class and introduce today’s topic: flexible thinking. Briefly go over the objectives: shifting perspectives, generating multiple solutions, and adapting when our first idea doesn’t work.

Ask students what they think “flexible thinking” means and jot a few responses on the board. Then share the formal definition and highlight key words.

Discuss real-life examples: solving a tricky puzzle, working with friends, or fixing a mistake in schoolwork. Emphasize confidence and resilience.

Lead a quick brainstorm. Invite volunteers to share a time they had to change their approach. Record responses on the anchor chart under two columns.

Explain the group activity: each team reads a scenario, names the first solution, then brainstorms two new strategies. Circulate to prompt deeper thinking.

Model how to fill out the reflection worksheet. Point out supports: sentence frames, word banks, drawing space. Distribute the worksheets.

Encourage students to practice flexible thinking outside of class. Preview an optional follow-up activity: create a ‘Flex Challenge’ in math or reading.